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And it looks like NCOM will likely be well under my temperature target. Like, the daily average high (averaged between Oct and Nov) is barely at my finger-safety level.
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And I may have missed it, but what distance are you looking at doing?
Kudos for the spousal support, I've mentioned doing the Ride Across Wisconsin before and my wife seems open to the idea of support as well
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Sure, but this is a race. Unlike brevet riders, who I firmly believe ride to eat, these folks eat to ride fast. Plus, the support factor, food on the go, flat repair in the car while you ride a replacement wheel, all help.
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Would you do that on your road bike or tri bike? I know you feel like the tri bike is a lot more comfortable.
And I may have missed it, but what distance are you looking at doing?
Kudos for the spousal support, I've mentioned doing the Ride Across Wisconsin before and my wife seems open to the idea of support as well
And I may have missed it, but what distance are you looking at doing?
Kudos for the spousal support, I've mentioned doing the Ride Across Wisconsin before and my wife seems open to the idea of support as well
As for which bike... probably both. The tri bike is not a lot of fun or climbing or descending, but it's of course free speed on the flats and straights, which there are several large sections of. However, crucially, it's even worse for the fingers, and there's no way to put BarMitts on it.
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AG did also say I could just pick a spot to do a solo century and she'd SAG that if I wanted, which I may take her up on. I've never seen what I could do on one of those with the leash off.
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I would do the 208. The unfortunate thing is I have Raynaud's, and while that's a fairly minor condition for a lot of things it means I can't ride in the cold very well (not without BarMitts and warmers stuffed in them). And "cold" for this purpose is <60* if it's sunny, more like 65* if it's humid. Average morning temperature in Marfa in late Oct/ early Nov is 50*.
As for which bike... probably both. The tri bike is not a lot of fun or climbing or descending, but it's of course free speed on the flats and straights, which there are several large sections of. However, crucially, it's even worse for the fingers, and there's no way to put BarMitts on it.
As for which bike... probably both. The tri bike is not a lot of fun or climbing or descending, but it's of course free speed on the flats and straights, which there are several large sections of. However, crucially, it's even worse for the fingers, and there's no way to put BarMitts on it.
How is the tri bike worse for your fingers? Is there really much of a wind break with drop bars vs tri bars?
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Morning thunderstorms cleared, the roads dried and I was able to get out for a not-quite-as-long-as-I'd-hoped ride. But it was all good. In thinking about doing some longer rides, I was deliberate about setting an absolutely boring pace for the first couple hours. That decision paid dividends in the last couple of hours.
And now to eat all the foods.
And now to eat all the foods.
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With the ride today, I crossed 2k on the Cervelo.
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Worked on the firebird yesterday. Backed it out of the garage, drove to the gas station put gas in it. Parked it in the driveway while I cleaned the garage. Started raining. Got in to close the windows, and turned on the wiper. Instantly stripped the ds wiper arm. Got out to look at it. Also managed to crack my brand new windshield somehow.
It just never ends.
It just never ends.
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Morning thunderstorms cleared, the roads dried and I was able to get out for a not-quite-as-long-as-I'd-hoped ride. But it was all good. In thinking about doing some longer rides, I was deliberate about setting an absolutely boring pace for the first couple hours. That decision paid dividends in the last couple of hours.
And now to eat all the foods.
And now to eat all the foods.
I should get faster
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After bike ride in only 68* dew point, I came home and trimmed bushes in front of my house. Then showered, had lunch, a sausage, peppers, onions and mozzarella sandwich with pasta salad. Then to the new, nearby winery for a tasting. Bought a bottle for tonight then when I got home I made some French press coffee which I am now enjoying. All without taking a nap.
BTW didn't watch your video. Tldw it for me.
After bike ride in only 68* dew point, I came home and trimmed bushes in front of my house. Then showered, had lunch, a sausage, peppers, onions and mozzarella sandwich with pasta salad. Then to the new, nearby winery for a tasting. Bought a bottle for tonight then when I got home I made some French press coffee which I am now enjoying. All without taking a nap.
BTW didn't watch your video. Tldw it for me.
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Also, it goes through swings of how bad it is, but I can't figure out a pattern of diet or exercise or anything, so I just plan for the worst.
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Took the daughter to the beach when she wasn’t feeling well..... Fish won’t go hungry this summer.
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Are different 11 speed cassettes made for different situations? Example; is there a cassette better suited for hills, vs. flat land? This morning I was on the big chain ring up front, and on the number 5 from right on the back. I was cranking at about 105 rpm and decided to shift up, but it was a huge difference. My rpm dropped dramatically to 85 and I could really feel it in my legs. This old timer I ride with, swears I am missing the 18 tooth cassette, and that’s what I need for flat ground.
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Are different 11 speed cassettes made for different situations? Example; is there a cassette better suited for hills, vs. flat land? This morning I was on the big chain ring up front, and on the number 5 from right on the back. I was cranking at about 105 rpm and decided to shift up, but it was a huge difference. My rpm dropped dramatically to 85 and I could really feel it in my legs. This old timer I ride with, swears I am missing the 18 tooth cassette, and that’s what I need for flat ground.
That said, there's no one rear cog tooth count that's "right" for flat land, even though 16 and 18are commonly cited as such. It also matters what your front gears are, fitness, surface, wind...
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Morning thunderstorms cleared, the roads dried and I was able to get out for a not-quite-as-long-as-I'd-hoped ride. But it was all good. In thinking about doing some longer rides, I was deliberate about setting an absolutely boring pace for the first couple hours. That decision paid dividends in the last couple of hours.
And now to eat all the foods.
And now to eat all the foods.
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Oh yes, there's a world of difference between a 12-25 and an 11-32, for example. Back in the 10sp days I was a bigger fan of 12-27 than the more common 11-28s because of those gaps. Now in 11sp I'm fine with 11-28,but 11-30 and 11-32 (or even 11-34) are common. What's yours?
That said, there's no one rear cog tooth count that's "right" for flat land, even though 16 and 18are commonly cited as such. It also matters what your front gears are, fitness, surface, wind...
That said, there's no one rear cog tooth count that's "right" for flat land, even though 16 and 18are commonly cited as such. It also matters what your front gears are, fitness, surface, wind...
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