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01-21-23, 03:24 PM
#2626
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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01-21-23, 03:40 PM
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Fat n slow
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I’ve heard only good things about Pactimo. I should try them the next time I need something. Of course I say that about Assos and Rapha too.
Speaking of Rapha, I bought several of the tech shirts that are on sale right now. And a sweatshirt. They are damn comfortable and fit me well. But I don’t have any of their bibs or jerseys…
Speaking of Rapha, I bought several of the tech shirts that are on sale right now. And a sweatshirt. They are damn comfortable and fit me well. But I don’t have any of their bibs or jerseys…
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01-21-23, 03:43 PM
#2628
Mostly Harmless
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01-21-23, 04:03 PM
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Remember what I said two weeks or so? Turned it on and...
01-21-23, 04:20 PM
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Should Be More Popular
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The half-bike was not from our group. Most likely a local.
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01-21-23, 04:32 PM
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01-21-23, 05:14 PM
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It seems the guy ignored my post this morning but I'm glad you were willing to pick up the mantle in my stead. It nice to have access to someone who knows all things about all things. Even though he did make some (small) reasonable points I still find him quite obnoxious.
01-21-23, 05:16 PM
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VFL For Life
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If you don't need to get up when the alarm goes off, why even set it?
Nope.
Nope.
01-21-23, 05:18 PM
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01-21-23, 05:19 PM
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01-21-23, 05:19 PM
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01-21-23, 05:27 PM
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01-21-23, 05:29 PM
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It seems the guy ignored my post this morning but I'm glad you were willing to pick up the mantle in my stead. It nice to have access to someone who knows all things about all things. Even though he did make some (small) reasonable points I still find him quite obnoxious.
Don't they?
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01-21-23, 05:31 PM
#2639
he said member
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01-21-23, 05:32 PM
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01-21-23, 05:34 PM
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01-21-23, 05:34 PM
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01-21-23, 05:41 PM
#2643
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I'm a little miffed that nobody liked the joke I made last week about how he and I should form a support group for those with a pathological need to get the last word, but that the first meeting would never end.
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01-21-23, 05:47 PM
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he said member
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I'm getting the same vibe. I posted a lot in some of the troll threads. Some of the stuff is interesting but some pig-headed people show up. Some are just looking to argue. I'm fine with a good argument but an idiot will just bring you down to their level and beat you with their greater experience.
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01-21-23, 05:54 PM
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When I used to travel with my bike, I used a soft side case. When I went to CA. They broke 3 spokes in my front wheel. A week or so into the trip thexrim cracked. and I had to buy a whole wheel set whole I was there. The airlines told me, had it been in a hard case it would have been covered but not in a soft case. So I went out and bought a hard case. Every time I used it they tried to charge me an extra $250.00 for oversized luggage. Even though thier own website said bike cases were exempt. It later got destroyed on a flight.
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01-21-23, 06:06 PM
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That nasty bug has been going around for some time now. It's worse than a regular cold but not as bad as the flu. No fever, but all the other symptoms fit the description.
I think I got my bout from my grandson in October, bless his little heart. Lingering sore throat, brutal congestion and incessant coughing. After 3-4 (sic) tortuous weeks I thought I was over it, but a week lat
er it bounced back for another week just before Thanksgiving. I took 2 covid tests to make sure I wasn't spreading anything to family for the holidays. Finally, right around New Years the hoarseness abated. I think.
I swear, I don't think I've ever had anything like that before in my life. All the while, no fever.
I think I got my bout from my grandson in October, bless his little heart. Lingering sore throat, brutal congestion and incessant coughing. After 3-4 (sic) tortuous weeks I thought I was over it, but a week lat
er it bounced back for another week just before Thanksgiving. I took 2 covid tests to make sure I wasn't spreading anything to family for the holidays. Finally, right around New Years the hoarseness abated. I think.
I swear, I don't think I've ever had anything like that before in my life. All the while, no fever.
01-21-23, 06:08 PM
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01-21-23, 06:11 PM
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I went to the club today and intended to do the 66 mile ride but some of my regular riding partners didn't show so I would have been chasing in the hills (more than usual). I opted for the 52 mile, less climby ride and that was the right choice. 17 riders including 4 women. A new guy came and he looked fit and young but he vanished about 10 or 12 miles in. I hope he went with a couple guys who decided to cut the route short.
It's great not being the slowest rider and when the slower riders are women the fast people are more likely to wait, although the faster people promised to wait early on.
We had a longish climb with 15% sections and 2 of the women walked part of it. Then a shorter climb with 18% which was hard after the other thing and they hoofed it again. Of course, the mountain goat woman flew up those hills and another newer chica stayed ahead of me.
I give them credit, though, since they both hate climbing and they stuck with the route and neither complained. One of the 2 has had multiple physical problems her whole life and is not allowed to raise her heart over about 155.Plus, she's not little. I'm sometimes very impressed by people who persevere through setbacks that would have me whining like a little beyotch. She's awesome.
It's great not being the slowest rider and when the slower riders are women the fast people are more likely to wait, although the faster people promised to wait early on.
We had a longish climb with 15% sections and 2 of the women walked part of it. Then a shorter climb with 18% which was hard after the other thing and they hoofed it again. Of course, the mountain goat woman flew up those hills and another newer chica stayed ahead of me.
I give them credit, though, since they both hate climbing and they stuck with the route and neither complained. One of the 2 has had multiple physical problems her whole life and is not allowed to raise her heart over about 155.Plus, she's not little. I'm sometimes very impressed by people who persevere through setbacks that would have me whining like a little beyotch. She's awesome.
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01-21-23, 06:15 PM
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01-21-23, 06:17 PM
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That was a heartbreaking fumble. The game was about to get interesting.
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