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10-06-23, 10:00 AM
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9.5 miles until the tyre blowout. I am absolutely furious. Just 50 miles since the last time. Think I need new wheels and also going to get puncture proof tyres.
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10-06-23, 02:31 PM
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first ride in a while. just happened to be out of town…
https://www.strava.com/activities/9987596115
https://www.strava.com/activities/9987596115
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10-07-23, 08:20 AM
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39 miles in what felt like 39°F & 20mph headwinds.
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10-07-23, 10:39 AM
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9 miles from City centre to my house after taking the bike for yet more repairs.
On the way back, some brain-dead louts in a black Audi got enraged and yelled "WANKER" at me, among other things, as well as beeping, gesturing with middle finger and V signs, all because I had to take the tram lines across the road at an angle to avoid my wheel going down into the groove and throwing me off. I thought it was fairly clear, that, but not to these reprobates apparently!
On the way back, some brain-dead louts in a black Audi got enraged and yelled "WANKER" at me, among other things, as well as beeping, gesturing with middle finger and V signs, all because I had to take the tram lines across the road at an angle to avoid my wheel going down into the groove and throwing me off. I thought it was fairly clear, that, but not to these reprobates apparently!
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10-07-23, 09:38 PM
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I did my first gravel race today. I was quietly hoping for a podium in my age group, but 8th in class is a good start. XC mtb racing has been my "thing" for a few years, but gravel racing is a different beast.
10-07-23, 10:23 PM
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38 miles today. Great day to be out riding!
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10-08-23, 03:28 AM
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Nice quick ride today. So glad the summer heat / humidity is finally gone for the year - makes riding far more comfortable.
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10-08-23, 11:55 AM
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42 miles
A bit demotivated lately, so many anti-cyclist and very abusive people in my area on top of technical problems lately. Might take a break from it for a while.
A bit demotivated lately, so many anti-cyclist and very abusive people in my area on top of technical problems lately. Might take a break from it for a while.
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10-08-23, 02:24 PM
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24ish, stumbled on a marathon on this trail, causing me to find alternate route via streets on the way back.
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10-08-23, 02:32 PM
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I took last week off as I had injured my knee somewhere along the lines, so I went out today and took advantage of the cool weather we got in today. I was just about to turn into my hood, and I hit something that I did not see, but it tinged off the base of the bottom bracket and then it sliced the sidewall of my tire. So I got in 74 and walked about a quarter of a mile. Luckily I had some new tires ready for when I needed them. Pirelli P Zero Race 30mm TLR in brown sidewalls, which as it goes, I really love the look of on the bike. I had black wall before. The old tires had almost 3K miles and probably could have gone another 1k. Edit: oh and the change of my chainrings to the 48/35 was such a great improvement, I was not hunting for a gear as much as I did with the 46/33.
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10-09-23, 07:45 AM
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Put in another 20 this morning, delivering a free compressor hose I listed on Craigslist to the dude who lives here. He claims to be disabled, but I'm not sure.🤔 Very proud of myself, since my knees rarely tolerate two straight days of riding.
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10-09-23, 04:44 PM
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32 miles. First 14.5 was recorded as a walk. I was wondering why Strava kept giving me 1 mile splits!
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10-09-23, 06:43 PM
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79 miles. Slightly warmer & timed it decent for a hefty tailwind heading back.
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10-09-23, 07:30 PM
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A gorgeous day here in rural VA on the Chesapeake Bay -- temps in hi 50's - lo 60's, mostly sunny, occasional gentle breeze.
Faced with the choice between (1) 12 miles (6 out, 6 back), or, (2) sit on the back porch, watch birds on the feeder, have a second slice of apple pie, and second cup of coffee, I chose (2).
It was the right choice.
Faced with the choice between (1) 12 miles (6 out, 6 back), or, (2) sit on the back porch, watch birds on the feeder, have a second slice of apple pie, and second cup of coffee, I chose (2).
It was the right choice.
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10-09-23, 07:39 PM
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A gorgeous day here in rural VA on the Chesapeake Bay -- temps in hi 50's - lo 60's, mostly sunny, occasional gentle breeze.
Faced with the choice between (1) 12 miles (6 out, 6 back), or, (2) sit on the back porch, watch birds on the feeder, have a second slice of apple pie, and second cup of coffee, I chose (2).
It was the right choice.
Faced with the choice between (1) 12 miles (6 out, 6 back), or, (2) sit on the back porch, watch birds on the feeder, have a second slice of apple pie, and second cup of coffee, I chose (2).
It was the right choice.
10-10-23, 09:52 AM
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Apple pie mit schlag und kaffee (dont know why I went german) warmed by a fire after a ride sounds nice.
second 32 in a row for me. Froze my ASS off yesterday starting at 4:30 am with high humidity and 57 F. It was supposed to be warmer here today in northeast florida. BUT NO!
55 at the beginning and end. I dressed warmer but was even colder throughout the ride. My face, my fingers, my toes. The only reason I'm doing this is to get my miles for the week in because it's supposed to rain Thursday through Saturday
and apparently I can barely do cold any more let alone cold AND wet! The only friend I had was the owl when I started. No deer. No possums. Certainly no amphibians or reptiles along the way... they're all smarter than me...
In my 20's I would have complete strangers in Detroit scold me for not wearing a coat in January. Days long gone. Here I am back in Florida incapable of handling the 50's
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second 32 in a row for me. Froze my ASS off yesterday starting at 4:30 am with high humidity and 57 F. It was supposed to be warmer here today in northeast florida. BUT NO!
55 at the beginning and end. I dressed warmer but was even colder throughout the ride. My face, my fingers, my toes. The only reason I'm doing this is to get my miles for the week in because it's supposed to rain Thursday through Saturday
and apparently I can barely do cold any more let alone cold AND wet! The only friend I had was the owl when I started. No deer. No possums. Certainly no amphibians or reptiles along the way... they're all smarter than me...In my 20's I would have complete strangers in Detroit scold me for not wearing a coat in January. Days long gone. Here I am back in Florida incapable of handling the 50's
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10-11-23, 01:22 PM
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24 miles
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10-12-23, 11:01 PM
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10-13-23, 06:39 AM
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Forecast predicted moiiist & heavy headwinds...
lies!
Got out there & stayed dry with a moderate side wind on the way out yesterday transitioned to tail winds & dropping trmps.
Net 45 miles.
Winds picked back up & it started to drizzle AFTER I got back & brewed the coffee.
I avoided being a sucker for today's ride.
lies!
Got out there & stayed dry with a moderate side wind on the way out yesterday transitioned to tail winds & dropping trmps.
Net 45 miles.
Winds picked back up & it started to drizzle AFTER I got back & brewed the coffee.
I avoided being a sucker for today's ride.
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10-13-23, 07:25 AM
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did an even 100 yesterday. kind of a perfect day about 37F at the start and about 47F at the finish. colors were great.
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