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Happy Autumnal Equinox!
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I have been sleeping 8 or nine hours a night these past couple months, It's been delicious! The past two mornings, however, I'm awake at 3:30ish and that's all she wrote. Perhaps related to the Autumnal Equinox.
And it's cold this morning. That could be a contributing factor. But cold is good, if it portends and early winter.
And it's cold this morning. That could be a contributing factor. But cold is good, if it portends and early winter.
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That's actually an important factor when planning tours this time off year. If they are hilly, slow days, you can find yourself rushed to get stuff done while it's still light out. During my latest trip I found myself pitching my tent in the dark a some nights because I decided to relax, shower and cook first. And I was always getting up to make coffee and eat breakfast in the dark. All that impacts headlamp battery usage. You also tend to trip over things like rocks and roots at your campsite.
Montana/Idaho in mid to late-June is the complete opposite, especially the farther north you are. A couple of nights I have camped near the western border of Montana and then spent the next night near the eastern border of Idaho. The border serves as the border between MDT and PDT. So on day one, if sunrise in Montana is at 6:00 it is at 5 the next morning in Idaho. On the flip side, it gets darker an hour earlier than in Montana.
Montana/Idaho in mid to late-June is the complete opposite, especially the farther north you are. A couple of nights I have camped near the western border of Montana and then spent the next night near the eastern border of Idaho. The border serves as the border between MDT and PDT. So on day one, if sunrise in Montana is at 6:00 it is at 5 the next morning in Idaho. On the flip side, it gets darker an hour earlier than in Montana.
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That's actually an important factor when planning tours this time off year. If they are hilly, slow days, you can find yourself rushed to get stuff done while it's still light out. During my latest trip I found myself pitching my tent in the dark a some nights because I decided to relax, shower and cook first. And I was always getting up to make coffee and eat breakfast in the dark. All that impacts headlamp battery usage. You also tend to trip over things like rocks and roots at your campsite.
Montana/Idaho in mid to late-June is the complete opposite, especially the farther north you are. A couple of nights I have camped near the western border of Montana and then spent the next night near the eastern border of Idaho. The border serves as the border between MDT and PDT. So on day one, if sunrise in Montana is at 6:00 it is at 5 the next morning in Idaho. On the flip side, it gets darker an hour earlier than in Montana.
Montana/Idaho in mid to late-June is the complete opposite, especially the farther north you are. A couple of nights I have camped near the western border of Montana and then spent the next night near the eastern border of Idaho. The border serves as the border between MDT and PDT. So on day one, if sunrise in Montana is at 6:00 it is at 5 the next morning in Idaho. On the flip side, it gets darker an hour earlier than in Montana.
Maybe time to move to seedsbelize2 's neighborhood?
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In KC today, and it's 56. Only brought a short sleeve shirt. I'm doomed.
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I am building a new fixed gear wheelset. 32 hole, Origin8 high flange hubs, H plus Son TB14 rims. What are your thoughts on DT Champion vs Competition spokes? I have the Champions and would save ~$70 by not buying the Competitions. I really like the idea of DB spokes but not sure if there's really a practical difference.
For more intelligent commentary on spokes, I'd search Psimet2001 's posts on the subject.
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Indeed. It's a factor even locally. On yesterday's ride, I was surprised to see some riders with arm warmers and/or jackets on. It seems too soon. OTOH for Saturday's ride we are expecting a start temp of 46F so I will certainly need a gilet and leg warmers, maybe even a light jacket.
Maybe time to move to seedsbelize2 's neighborhood?
Maybe time to move to seedsbelize2 's neighborhood?
Clouds of mosquitoes these past two days. Unusual.
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Back to the dock last night to avoid a monster front. First job of the morning was replace dead car battery. Fortunately a dockmate was here and gave me a ride to the battery store.
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So far, our (4) are doing their part and bringing home the grades. Our two oldest are members of their high school's NHS club and the two younger ones in elementary and middle school are both in G&T programs. I have no shame and can admit they definitely didn't get the brains and studious traits from me.
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Indeed. It's a factor even locally. On yesterday's ride, I was surprised to see some riders with arm warmers and/or jackets on. It seems too soon. OTOH for Saturday's ride we are expecting a start temp of 46F so I will certainly need a gilet and leg warmers, maybe even a light jacket.
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Indeed. It's a factor even locally. On yesterday's ride, I was surprised to see some riders with arm warmers and/or jackets on. It seems too soon. OTOH for Saturday's ride we are expecting a start temp of 46F so I will certainly need a gilet and leg warmers, maybe even a light jacket.
Maybe time to move to seedsbelize2 's neighborhood?
Maybe time to move to seedsbelize2 's neighborhood?
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Depends on what you want out of the wheels. The Competitions are probably more resilient, because of the cold forging, and maybe a little better ride quality. My single speed wheels have 32 straight-gauge spokes and they feel fine. Most of my rides on that bike are under three hours.
For more intelligent commentary on spokes, I'd search Psimet2001 's posts on the subject.
For more intelligent commentary on spokes, I'd search Psimet2001 's posts on the subject.
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Some still do. Saw a race recently where fans were passing out newspapers and several riders grabbing them. I thought at the time that it would be hard to get rid of them with "no littering" rules heavily enforced by the UCI.
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