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Old 08-28-21, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
Interesting. Is there a reason behind it?
I will let everyone know in breathless detail, if I find out.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I will take a stab at it. I know the body's ability to release aldosterone decreases with age. This vasoactive peptide/hormone is one of the main stimulators of the thirst center in the brain.
I’ll buy that.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:19 PM
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I'm signing in to my email, and they want to send the two part verification to my email account. Now that I think about it, I've only begun to have this problem since I started using a VPN. It's a bit of a pain. But there are times when it's convenient to appear to be in the USA.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
I'm signing in to my email, and they want to send the two part verification to my email account.
That is ********, unless possibly the verification is going to a different email account.

edit: starred word is synonymous with stupid
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Originally Posted by datlas
Possibly. I do follow her on Strava but I already have her number because she asked some questions about the Wednesday ride.

She is a pretty strong rider, but she does not know the best techniques for climbing, maybe because she is from Texas? Once she learns, she will be dropping my sorry ass in the climbs. Sad.
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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.
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Bless my wife. She's a good wife. Presented an early birthday present.

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I’ll buy that.
Not selling, but will trade for a Red Etap drivetrain.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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What are the best climbing techniques? Along for a friend.
I have friends who want to know as well.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I will take a stab at it. I know the body's ability to release aldosterone decreases with age. This vasoactive peptide/hormone is one of the main stimulators of the thirst center in the brain.
Thank you

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I’ll buy that.
That works for me.
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Bless my wife. She's a good wife. Presented an early birthday present.

Hot
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Old 08-28-21, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I might not stop if there are no autos nearby. How is going as a pedestrian any better than riding?
You can use the crosswalks, plus you get Right Of Way, in California, at least.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.
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I have friends who want to know as well.
When you attack a climb, don’t bend arms at elbows and get aero like when you attack on a flat or downhill. The trade-off between aero and power along curve of hip angle is different for climbing as wind resistance becomes less of an issue. So sit up a bit to increase power.

The Texan attacks hills by crouching. It’s nowhere near as efficient. Trust me.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
You mean “if,” hotshot.
very true given my recent medical history. I've aged 10 years in the past 12 months.
sad.
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Old 08-28-21, 03:49 PM
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If you need more detail about opening up hip angle to increase power, ask Bah Humbug as the TT/Tri geeks have that down to a science.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.
You know the joke about the recipe for a particular chicken dish starts with "First, steal a chicken"?

First, weigh less.
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Originally Posted by datlas
When you attack a climb, don’t bend arms at elbows and get aero like when you attack on a flat or downhill. The trade-off between aero and power along curve of hip angle is different for climbing as wind resistance becomes less of an issue. So sit up a bit to increase power.

The Texan attacks hills by crouching. It’s nowhere near as efficient. Trust me.
Is that all? Geez, I was sitting up anyway so's I could BREATHE!
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.
weigh 140 pounds or less
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... but I already have her number ...

She is a pretty ...
#brownchickenbrowncow
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Originally Posted by genejockey
You know the joke about the recipe for a particular chicken dish starts with "First, steal a chicken"?

First, weigh less.
smart a$$ Doug's think alike.
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For a century, the ideal stops for me are approximately at 40 and 80 miles, to fill bottles/eat, but tomorrow’s event is wacky. They have a rest stop at mile 7, which is ridiculous, then mile 20, but next one not until mile 54. I think this is to accommodate rides of various lengths like 25/50/64/100. I expect a super quick stop at 20 and a real stop at 54. There are a few rest stops beyond 54, of which I will likely pick one more.
I would suspect 7 is for people who realize "holy crap I'm not prepared at all for this".

My confusion is the water stop on a 5k run.
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Full disclosure:

regarding our earlier discussion about division of work. I must give my wife credit because today I asked her to help me trim some bushes and despite some grumbling she did. We knocked it out fast and went out for lunch and got a to go beer*. We walked around in the designated open container area drinking it. It was nice.

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Originally Posted by genejockey
Is that all? Geez, I was sitting up anyway so's I could BREATHE!
Use this technique on your Zwift races where air resistance is not a factor. You’re welcome.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
weigh 140 pounds or less
That helps. Although after eating well on our LA trip, I am up to a porky 144.
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