The Water Cooler, Scuttlebutt, Chit Chat Thread
12-09-21, 08:46 PM
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Like a mini reunion. And congrats to you too!
And RTC! Awesome. And re Flexeril, your hesitation etc made me treat it carefully and I realized that it was not something I wanted to take unless absolutely necessary. Reduced dosage to 1/day (recommended one every 8 hours), and it takes about 15 hours for my body to get to the "tingling scalp" phase where it seems like it's wearing off. I think I took 6? Maybe 8? Thanks for the info. And the Tramadol is untouched.
And RTC! Awesome. And re Flexeril, your hesitation etc made me treat it carefully and I realized that it was not something I wanted to take unless absolutely necessary. Reduced dosage to 1/day (recommended one every 8 hours), and it takes about 15 hours for my body to get to the "tingling scalp" phase where it seems like it's wearing off. I think I took 6? Maybe 8? Thanks for the info. And the Tramadol is untouched.
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
12-09-21, 08:58 PM
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Because I want to show off. haha.
The short sleeve ones will be just short sleeve of the below. The jacket will have the camo pattern on the inner side of the sleeve, a bit more flash, but I don't have a picture of that. Shorts are as they are.
Super simple, I am buying kit for probably 5 years worth of riding/racing (shorts, jerseys, wind vest, jacket). No worries about any team politics or wackiness. Subdued kit, nothing too wacky. I had wacky ideas and realized after the designer proposed something like this that this kind of stuff would be better. Some slight mods, the clothing contact guy corrected a bunch of stuff (like now the shorts read Carpe Diem from front or back, before it said Diem Carpe, and he also suggested the pattern on the arm, some other minor but significant corrections).
The clothing contact guy is a long time Bethel Spring Series fan/racer/supporter, he used to win the A races at the beginning (and to pay for his race, he'd marshal for 2-3 hours in the morning), and he supplied the leader jerseys for all but one year. I'm glad I can buy stuff from him.
And of course I ran this by the Missus, because spending a couple thousand dollars on my own kit isn't something I could or would slip by the Missus. She was all for it ("I thought it would cost more"), and it reminded me again of how lucky I am to be with her.
I did mention that if I got a bit lighter I might want to get some more form fitting kit. hahaha. We'll see.
The short sleeve ones will be just short sleeve of the below. The jacket will have the camo pattern on the inner side of the sleeve, a bit more flash, but I don't have a picture of that. Shorts are as they are.
Super simple, I am buying kit for probably 5 years worth of riding/racing (shorts, jerseys, wind vest, jacket). No worries about any team politics or wackiness. Subdued kit, nothing too wacky. I had wacky ideas and realized after the designer proposed something like this that this kind of stuff would be better. Some slight mods, the clothing contact guy corrected a bunch of stuff (like now the shorts read Carpe Diem from front or back, before it said Diem Carpe, and he also suggested the pattern on the arm, some other minor but significant corrections).
The clothing contact guy is a long time Bethel Spring Series fan/racer/supporter, he used to win the A races at the beginning (and to pay for his race, he'd marshal for 2-3 hours in the morning), and he supplied the leader jerseys for all but one year. I'm glad I can buy stuff from him.
And of course I ran this by the Missus, because spending a couple thousand dollars on my own kit isn't something I could or would slip by the Missus. She was all for it ("I thought it would cost more"), and it reminded me again of how lucky I am to be with her.
I did mention that if I got a bit lighter I might want to get some more form fitting kit. hahaha. We'll see.
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
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12-09-21, 09:32 PM
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Acquired from local coach. Apparently the USA cycling ones came from Ashton Lambie or Christina Birch.
Anyone want them? I'm Canadian and would just rather not, after, you know...
Anyone want them? I'm Canadian and would just rather not, after, you know...
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12-09-21, 09:48 PM
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And the local CCAP team, a Junior development club (USAC club of the year couple years), I wonder if they have a trophy case.
Personally I wouldn't need or want them. But those are who I think of when I see them.
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
12-09-21, 09:50 PM
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I know a Nathan who has been a guiding light in my track quest.
And the local CCAP team, a Junior development club (USAC club of the year couple years), I wonder if they have a trophy case.
Personally I wouldn't need or want them. But those are who I think of when I see them.
And the local CCAP team, a Junior development club (USAC club of the year couple years), I wonder if they have a trophy case.
Personally I wouldn't need or want them. But those are who I think of when I see them.
https://www.juventus.ab.ca/
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12-09-21, 09:54 PM
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[QUOTE=Enthalpic;22335065]hahahahahaha
I was worried about deer hunting season. One of my wacky ideas was to incorporate orange hunter safety into the kit. But I like the monotone better. and I don't ride outside much so... plus if I want, I can just buy an orange wind vest.
There's a joke where someone runs into an Army truck. Soldier jumps out, "what the heck, didn't you see the truck?" "What do you mean? You're camouflaged, I'm not supposed to see it."
I was worried about deer hunting season. One of my wacky ideas was to incorporate orange hunter safety into the kit. But I like the monotone better. and I don't ride outside much so... plus if I want, I can just buy an orange wind vest.
There's a joke where someone runs into an Army truck. Soldier jumps out, "what the heck, didn't you see the truck?" "What do you mean? You're camouflaged, I'm not supposed to see it."
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
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12-10-21, 01:24 PM
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Like a mini reunion. And congrats to you too!
And RTC! Awesome. And re Flexeril, your hesitation etc made me treat it carefully and I realized that it was not something I wanted to take unless absolutely necessary. Reduced dosage to 1/day (recommended one every 8 hours), and it takes about 15 hours for my body to get to the "tingling scalp" phase where it seems like it's wearing off. I think I took 6? Maybe 8? Thanks for the info. And the Tramadol is untouched.
And RTC! Awesome. And re Flexeril, your hesitation etc made me treat it carefully and I realized that it was not something I wanted to take unless absolutely necessary. Reduced dosage to 1/day (recommended one every 8 hours), and it takes about 15 hours for my body to get to the "tingling scalp" phase where it seems like it's wearing off. I think I took 6? Maybe 8? Thanks for the info. And the Tramadol is untouched.
12-11-21, 08:07 AM
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12-11-21, 09:39 AM
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Sameeeee!
12-11-21, 03:26 PM
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I'm cleaning out stuff. I have too much stuff that I don't need or use.
I'm debating whether to just donate it all to the local thrift shop or try to sell it. I really don't want to post a bunch of individual items, and I really don't want to have a garage sale either. At the same time, some of this stuff is still in great shape - some still has tags on it - so I'd hate to get nothing for it. (On the other hand, I probably didn't buy most of it myself as most was gifts.)
I'm debating whether to just donate it all to the local thrift shop or try to sell it. I really don't want to post a bunch of individual items, and I really don't want to have a garage sale either. At the same time, some of this stuff is still in great shape - some still has tags on it - so I'd hate to get nothing for it. (On the other hand, I probably didn't buy most of it myself as most was gifts.)
12-12-21, 04:52 PM
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We're at the point where we do a couple of grand a month in eBay sales just selling stuff from the attic, old clothes, and stuff we don't want any more. We started when we went from two houses to one, but it's turned into a pretty good side business.
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12-13-21, 10:16 AM
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Maybe you could talk to Mrs. John for me?
12-13-21, 12:06 PM
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Because I want to show off. haha.
The short sleeve ones will be just short sleeve of the below. The jacket will have the camo pattern on the inner side of the sleeve, a bit more flash, but I don't have a picture of that. Shorts are as they are.
Super simple, I am buying kit for probably 5 years worth of riding/racing (shorts, jerseys, wind vest, jacket). No worries about any team politics or wackiness. Subdued kit, nothing too wacky. I had wacky ideas and realized after the designer proposed something like this that this kind of stuff would be better. Some slight mods, the clothing contact guy corrected a bunch of stuff (like now the shorts read Carpe Diem from front or back, before it said Diem Carpe, and he also suggested the pattern on the arm, some other minor but significant corrections).
The clothing contact guy is a long time Bethel Spring Series fan/racer/supporter, he used to win the A races at the beginning (and to pay for his race, he'd marshal for 2-3 hours in the morning), and he supplied the leader jerseys for all but one year. I'm glad I can buy stuff from him.
And of course I ran this by the Missus, because spending a couple thousand dollars on my own kit isn't something I could or would slip by the Missus. She was all for it ("I thought it would cost more"), and it reminded me again of how lucky I am to be with her.
I did mention that if I got a bit lighter I might want to get some more form fitting kit. hahaha. We'll see.
The short sleeve ones will be just short sleeve of the below. The jacket will have the camo pattern on the inner side of the sleeve, a bit more flash, but I don't have a picture of that. Shorts are as they are.
Super simple, I am buying kit for probably 5 years worth of riding/racing (shorts, jerseys, wind vest, jacket). No worries about any team politics or wackiness. Subdued kit, nothing too wacky. I had wacky ideas and realized after the designer proposed something like this that this kind of stuff would be better. Some slight mods, the clothing contact guy corrected a bunch of stuff (like now the shorts read Carpe Diem from front or back, before it said Diem Carpe, and he also suggested the pattern on the arm, some other minor but significant corrections).
The clothing contact guy is a long time Bethel Spring Series fan/racer/supporter, he used to win the A races at the beginning (and to pay for his race, he'd marshal for 2-3 hours in the morning), and he supplied the leader jerseys for all but one year. I'm glad I can buy stuff from him.
And of course I ran this by the Missus, because spending a couple thousand dollars on my own kit isn't something I could or would slip by the Missus. She was all for it ("I thought it would cost more"), and it reminded me again of how lucky I am to be with her.
I did mention that if I got a bit lighter I might want to get some more form fitting kit. hahaha. We'll see.
#bringbackbethel
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12-13-21, 03:17 PM
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12-13-21, 03:22 PM
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12-14-21, 08:45 AM
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I've thought about that, but I guess I'm at the point of trying to decide whether the potential income outweighs the effort of posting stuff to eBay. Lately, I've found that not to be the case. Though it might make sense if I bundled things - like 10 dress shirts size M....
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12-14-21, 11:53 PM
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I have so much sheeet I need to sort through and list. I've been making some headway with some of the bigger items. But big oof.
12-15-21, 08:52 AM
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I've thought about that, but I guess I'm at the point of trying to decide whether the potential income outweighs the effort of posting stuff to eBay. Lately, I've found that not to be the case. Though it might make sense if I bundled things - like 10 dress shirts size M....
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
12-17-21, 11:45 AM
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So I've continued my coding geekery with a couple of web apps. I launched a DC Rainmaker analysis clone, right now all it does it allow you to compare power and cadence of fit files, but should be easy enough to bake in additional comparisons. Won't spam the community with the link, but happy to share if any of you want to do any power comparisons between units. I also have a group ride organization one, and it's club focused, so you can add an event to a club calendar with time, date, and upload a route and people can RSVP so folks can see who is going and what not. I've even got it so it can give the forecast for the date. I even have a bit of club management baked in, even allowing dues collection. I had people sign up but no one has actually tried to beta test lol Haven't stumbled across the million dollar idea yet though lol
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12-17-21, 08:00 PM
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python/Django with a JavaScript charting thing. I started doing it for fun early 2020 and have my own PMC web app I have too. I’ve got the power meter compare site up at https://wattcomp.herokuapp.com folks can have at it and test it. Best used on desktop with a mouse for drag selection!
