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08-29-21, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Sub five hours?
Kudos anyway.
Kudos anyway.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
08-29-21, 04:55 PM
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Again, today I had a ride planned. The wife got home from a week long trip to Belize, yesterday afternoon. We passed the entire morning in a bull session. Neither of us was wearing cotton Dockers. I'll try again tomorrow.
September is here. The March of the quasi-North. So ready for it to be over, but it won't be for one more month, and change.
After that, you'll see. You'll ALL see!
September is here. The March of the quasi-North. So ready for it to be over, but it won't be for one more month, and change.
After that, you'll see. You'll ALL see!
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Auto-pause is a honey-tongued devil whispering sweet lies in your ear.
08-29-21, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
As I neared home, about 3 miles out, I was passed on a little short climb by a guy on an Ebike. Half a mile later, there he was on the side of the road, obviously having some problem. I confess to smiling a bit inside.
When I pulled up alongside him he was so startled I thought he might fall off. I warned him about the strap and he stopped to fix it. Shortly after that there was a slight uphill and he caught me easily and thanked me profusely I guess he hasn't received a lot of love from the local roadies.
Today I went to the bike path north of here. I usually don't go there on weekends I was extra careful as there were knuckleheads about. I also saw some of those huge fat tired e-bikes. It looks strange to see a 100 pound girl on a gigantic fat bike. Reminds me of when I saw a lady pushing her e-fat on the bike path looking for a place she could get the thing rolling.
08-29-21, 05:45 PM
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Broke a spoke with about 17 miles left in my 50+ mile ride. It broke in the middle, suggesting debris was the cause. I cannot remember breaking a spoke during this millennium.
08-29-21, 06:08 PM
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Maybe I should move in with the Bills until the Giants figure their ish out.
08-29-21, 06:13 PM
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[QUOTE=rjones28;22205720]No ladder required. 10 foot pole gets most of it.
[/Q
IF one bad app[e does not ruin the whole bunch, is that where " I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole" came from?
[/QIF one bad app[e does not ruin the whole bunch, is that where " I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole" came from?
08-29-21, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Again, today I had a ride planned. The wife got home from a week long trip to Belize, yesterday afternoon. We passed the entire morning in a bull session. Neither of us was wearing cotton Dockers. I'll try again tomorrow.
September is here. The March of the quasi-North. So ready for it to be over, but it won't be for one more month, and change.
After that, you'll see. You'll ALL see!
September is here. The March of the quasi-North. So ready for it to be over, but it won't be for one more month, and change.
After that, you'll see. You'll ALL see!
08-29-21, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Broke a spoke with about 17 miles left in my 50+ mile ride. It broke in the middle, suggesting debris was the cause. I cannot remember breaking a spoke during this millennium.
08-29-21, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
You remember the last millennium?
08-29-21, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Maybe I should move in with the Bills until the Giants figure their ish out.
Sports books are ranking Seattle higher than I expected for a Superbowl win.
08-29-21, 06:26 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
You remember the last millennium?
I, too, have not broken a spoke this millennium. Probably jinxed it now.
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08-29-21, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
You just have a very narrow range in tastes.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
08-29-21, 06:38 PM
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Flower songs? Sweet!
08-29-21, 06:38 PM
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Back when I was obsessed with the Shimano Sante groupset, I found a Schwinn Circuit, 22" frame. It's small for me, but I added a longer seatpost and stem, and Highway One bar in 44cm to replace the Cinelli Giro d'Italia in 40 cm. It works. The bar is a bit low, but I can ride it comfortably - even took it for a 65 mile jaunt back in July!
But I've wished I could get one the next size up. Problem is, they're hen's teeth. I haven't seen one. Till today - on Ebay. 23" frame. 1989, like mine. Original components mostly intact. Seller's asking $800, plus another $200 to ship. That's more than twice what I paid for mine, AND I got ALL the original components.
I think I'll wait a couple months and see if he sells it. If not, I'll lowball him.
But I've wished I could get one the next size up. Problem is, they're hen's teeth. I haven't seen one. Till today - on Ebay. 23" frame. 1989, like mine. Original components mostly intact. Seller's asking $800, plus another $200 to ship. That's more than twice what I paid for mine, AND I got ALL the original components.
I think I'll wait a couple months and see if he sells it. If not, I'll lowball him.
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08-29-21, 06:39 PM
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Some real KOM potential.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
08-29-21, 06:40 PM
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08-29-21, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I like music. KCB starts Tuesday. 
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Originally Posted by patentcad
If this thread doesn't go 10 pages I'm quitting BF.
08-29-21, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Josh Allen all the way!!! This could be the Bills' season.
Sports books are ranking Seattle higher than I expected for a Superbowl win.
Sports books are ranking Seattle higher than I expected for a Superbowl win.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
08-29-21, 06:44 PM
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Strava has a feature where they show you matched rides you've done on the same route, and tells you whether you're faster or slower than average. Today's ride was the same route as one I did back in May. I gotta say, as someone who spends a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to present data, I think Strava may be somewhat exaggerating a 24 second difference over 3 1/2 hours.....
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08-29-21, 06:44 PM
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08-29-21, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
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"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."
Originally Posted by LAJ
Everyone thinks they have had a long strange trip, until they look at other folks' journeys. Then they realize everyone has had a long strange trip, just using different modes of transportation.
08-29-21, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I am suitably crushed.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
