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09-30-22, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I will likely need to up my trainer time this winter. I am doing the Mallorca 312 in April so need to be able to do longer distances relatively early in the season. I am confident I could do that ride today but I don't think I could have done it in April.
09-30-22, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Zwift is good for the social aspect, but there’s a lot to be said for structure. My biggest issue following the training plans is I want to go outside.This winter I plan to stick to the trainer unless I can do at least 40 outside.
I actually prefer to ride outside and will do so even on our coldest days (low teens F) but if the roads are icy I won't risk it.
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09-30-22, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
I had planned on a decent week this week but came down with vertigo yesterday and spent the day puking
09-30-22, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Jeez, that'll slow you down!
09-30-22, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Agree. But since most of my rides are group rides, the social aspect (or maybe just "accountability") seems to be a strong motivator to keep me on the trainer.
I actually prefer to ride outside and will do so even on our coldest days (low teens F) but if the roads are icy I won't risk it.
I actually prefer to ride outside and will do so even on our coldest days (low teens F) but if the roads are icy I won't risk it.
09-30-22, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Last winter I’d go if it was over 10.
We seemed to be having a lot of nuisance snowstorms followed by daytime highs just barely above freezing and lows below freezing, which results in frozen runoff on the back-roads and the risk of ice scares the crap out of me.
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09-30-22, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
It was pretty awful. I’ve had bouts of minor dizziness in the past, but never been physically I’ll. I have pretty significant hearing loss in my right ear with no known cause, my pcp believes that’s what causes it, especially when it’s allergy season and I get congested
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09-30-22, 06:34 AM
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09-30-22, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Latest thinking about most common cause of vertigo is cellular debris in semicircular canals. When I was in medical school they told it usually was a viral cause, but the debris theory is probably closer to the mark.
09-30-22, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Tone
Does the debris ever go away?
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09-30-22, 06:42 AM
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And now, after a good night's sleep, I can still barely move. 
09-30-22, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
It was pretty awful. I’ve had bouts of minor dizziness in the past, but never been physically I’ll. I have pretty significant hearing loss in my right ear with no known cause, my pcp believes that’s what causes it, especially when it’s allergy season and I get congested
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09-30-22, 07:00 AM
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First frost last night.
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09-30-22, 07:00 AM
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Annual heater maintenance today.
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09-30-22, 07:07 AM
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New helmet day 
Helios Spherical is replacing a tired old non MIPS Giro Savant. It’s much more silvery in person than I expected but still a nice looking lid.
Helios Spherical is replacing a tired old non MIPS Giro Savant. It’s much more silvery in person than I expected but still a nice looking lid.
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09-30-22, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
It either gets resorbed or you acclimate to it. That's why usually vertigo gets better with time and/or Epply maneuvers. But like most things in life, it's complicated and the debris/crystals theory is probably only part of the story.
09-30-22, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
First frost last night.
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09-30-22, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Too soon IMO but that's weather for you.
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09-30-22, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Mrs. rjones28 moved the last of her frost-sensitive plants inside yesterday.
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09-30-22, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
First frost last night.
09-30-22, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
Normal timing? I ask because we are running almost two months early this year.
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09-30-22, 08:36 AM
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What is the normal timing for Velo Vol to come out of hibernation/hiatus??
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09-30-22, 08:37 AM
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I just noticed.....in case you all forgot....
THE END IS NEAR!!
THE END IS NEAR!!
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09-30-22, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I just noticed.....in case you all forgot....
THE END IS NEAR!!
THE END IS NEAR!!
09-30-22, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Zwift is good for the social aspect, but there’s a lot to be said for structure. My biggest issue following the training plans is I want to go outside.This winter I plan to stick to the trainer unless I can do at least 40 outside.
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