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Old 05-22-22, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
The internet didn't say it was going to rain--you said it was going to rain.
He said it on the internet.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Big weekend ahead.

Discuss.
There are half a dozen musicians rehearsing in the living room, to cap the big weekend.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
it communicated the message since it was understood. Kudos.

Punctuation is overrated especially when using a phone.
who are you ee cummings?
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No trumpet players.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
No trumpet players.
I gathered that being you said musicians.
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I got up at 6ish and discovered club #2 had posted a last minute ride. This was an alternative to their remote mountain ride and was billed as a no drop deal. They're always a fun mix of riders so of course I joined. We stopped at a turnout to regroup and the lady who lives there offered to take our picture. She was very friendly and we had some good laughs before we continued on. After the ride I went for coffee with some of the women so I could gossip with them, well mostly I listened.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
that leader board though


kudos
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At least I am still KOM.

#coldcomfort
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quality.
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Long day, and it's only 4:15. I went to bed early last night after what must have been an exhausting day, because I couldn't keep my eyes open at 10:30. So I woke up before 6:30. I'd rather have slept more. Since I was up so early, I thought maybe I'd hit the road by 8, since it's Mrs. GJ's birthday (We don't make a fuss about birthdays), but then as I was laying out my bike stuff, Rango came over and started bugging me. Apparently he as some pissed that I had forgotten to take him on his big Saturday walk yesterday. So, I did that. That moved the window a bit. Then there were the 3 trips to the bathroom. But at least I got out before 9:30!

The temps were perfect for riding today! So I thought, "Why not take the Litespeed up Old La Honda?" So, like most times I got up OLH, I dithered about it till I reached the turnoff, and then went for it. The Litespeed's 39x32 low gear isn't as low as th Canyon's 36x34, but it will do. Way better than the 39x25 it had before I upgraded. It climbs pretty well, I must say. I think I got out of the 39x32 maybe twice on the ascent. The descent that followed was mostly a question of my limitations, not the bike's. It could clearly do all the corners faster than I let it. I don't think it's telepathic, like the Battaglin, but none of my other bikes are either. Then I decided to do my regular loop in addition. Total, 68 miles, just shy of 5000 ft of climbing. I was feeling pretty proud of myself and pretty good about my endurance and strength, right up until both hamstrings cramped up at the same time. THAT was a whole lot of no fun! YEEEOWCH!!!! So, now I'm sitting with my legs extended so it doesn't happen again.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
He said it on the internet.
you're trying to use logic. vol don't play that.
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Originally Posted by datlas
At least I am still KOM.

#coldcomfort

I noticed mid week I had both, and then with one ride you took that. As long as I live here I don’t stand a chance.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Long day, and it's only 4:15. I went to bed early last night after what must have been an exhausting day, because I couldn't keep my eyes open at 10:30. So I woke up before 6:30. I'd rather have slept more. Since I was up so early, I thought maybe I'd hit the road by 8, since it's Mrs. GJ's birthday (We don't make a fuss about birthdays), but then as I was laying out my bike stuff, Rango came over and started bugging me. Apparently he as some pissed that I had forgotten to take him on his big Saturday walk yesterday. So, I did that. That moved the window a bit. Then there were the 3 trips to the bathroom. But at least I got out before 9:30!

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Originally Posted by DougRNS
it communicated the message since it was understood. Kudos.

Punctuation is overrated especially when using a phone.
punctuation makes it easier to understand for your reader which is polite and considerate even if things can be understood without or wtih tyops and slang and whatevs its much easier with all the marks that are supposed to be there for a reason

Of course, I also find that the people who type correctly at work are also the ones who do all the other things correctly and have much more attention to detail in other areas. It's important.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I noticed mid week I had both, and then with one ride you took that. As long as I live here I don’t stand a chance.
Went to the Trek shop today with my wife looking for something. They had an Emonda SLR (not my size and way too speedy), and I commented that I might a sportier bike with Di2. She said I don’t have any place to store another bike, and if I got another I’d have to sell one. Well, okay, that could happen. Door’s open. 😜
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Went to the Trek shop today with my wife looking for something. They had an Emonda SLR (not my size and way too speedy), and I commented that I might a sportier bike with Di2. She said I don’t have any place to store another bike, and if I got another I’d have to sell one. Well, okay, that could happen. Door’s open. 😜

So you will be back next week to place your order?


Im thinking you should go with Gold.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
So you will be back next week to place your order?


Im thinking you should go with Gold.
No. But, I have a 65th birthday later this year, and that’s deserving of something big I think. 😉

Maybe by then the recession will be going full bore and discounts will be a thing.
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No. But, I have a 65th birthday later this year, and that’s deserving of something big I think. 😉

Maybe by then the recession will be going full bore and discounts will be a thing.

What size is your domane.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31




this, but GOLD!
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
What size is your domane.
56, but I would keep it. I have two sets of wheels, so it could serve as gravel bike as well for those days.

Sell the Sirrus.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
this, but GOLD!
No. Blue. Keep a low profile. Get SLR bars though.
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Black rat snake.

Non venomous constrictor, it just wants to cuddle!
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Full day.

Mowed three lawns (one outside Knox County). Band concert. Tried to teach some basic English. Even ate once.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
He said it on the internet.
He said it, not the faceless internet.
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There are half a dozen musicians rehearsing in the living room, to cap the big weekend.
Which living room? Not here.
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