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Originally Posted by LAJ
I'm next to Broomfield
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
That’s why I always carry donuts when I tour in Florida.
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12-15-21, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Maps are educational.
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12-15-21, 06:09 PM
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Is anyone a guru on health insurance? I'm comparing two BCBS plans for next year. The default one one I'm set to roll over to, and another one that's $80/month less.
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
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People here don't get it.
12-15-21, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Is anyone a guru on health insurance? I'm comparing two BCBS plans for next year. The default one one I'm set to roll over to, and another one that's $80/month less.
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
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12-15-21, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Now big john can make fun of me.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Photo posted by a member of the Facebook touring group I joined. He was detained for 45 min. in Florida after he stopped to eat a sandwich under a tree.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Is anyone a guru on health insurance? I'm comparing two BCBS plans for next year. The default one one I'm set to roll over to, and another one that's $80/month less.
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
I'm glancing over the summary of benefits, and the two look the same. What might I be missing?
12-15-21, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Photo posted by a member of the Facebook touring group I joined. He was detained for 45 min. in Florida after he stopped to eat a sandwich under a tree.
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12-15-21, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Yes. No matter your choice you're f'ed.
Maybe the cheaper one is for a different part of the state?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
12-15-21, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Obviously, but you'd think someone with above-average skills should be able to find the difference between two plans at the insurance website.
Maybe the cheaper one is for a different part of the state?
Maybe the cheaper one is for a different part of the state?
I'm exceptionally above average, and they still make my head spin.
12-15-21, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
But do you have masses of blinded drivers passing you? That's the devil of it.
12-15-21, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Down to 159. 4 pounds to go for my goal.
Raised my EFTP to 235 according to intervals this morning. I still think it’s higher but i’ll take 235.
Raised my EFTP to 235 according to intervals this morning. I still think it’s higher but i’ll take 235.
Are you so thin?
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Not sure what has gotten into me, but I've been listening to a lot of Bon Scott era AC-DC lately. It's the only era I like. I'd post an appropriate video but Grumpy McStumpy would object.
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12-15-21, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Now you tell me! 
12-15-21, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Much of the lawnage here is brown. 
12-15-21, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Not likely. Could be a difference in in network/out of network benefits. HMO/PPO,or some other subtle difference.
I'm exceptionally above average, and they still make my head spin.
I'm exceptionally above average, and they still make my head spin.
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People here don't get it.
12-15-21, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
For some reason, I cannot respond to your PM, but the answer is yes - twice.
its okay, I figured you did too.
12-15-21, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Well, I went for it. the 1995 Litespeed Ultimate should be on its way presently. It's currently kitted with Campy, 1995-era Chorus with a Racing T triple. One reason it probably didn't sell is that the seller made clear the NDS crank is cracked. That's not an issue because I don't want the 170mm Racing T crank anyhow, and I have a 175 version in much better shape, even including a BSA BB. It needs a new stem, bars, saddle, and maybe seatpost, but I have all that, too. The wheels are mismatched, but I think I have something close enough to the rear - a 32h Chorus hub laced to Mavic Reflex rim.
My plan is to get it set up with the triple and the 8speed Chorus (and the ugly Gen. 1 Ergopower levers) and ride it a while, while I figure out how I want to build it. I have 1/3 of a 7410 Dura Ace groupset, and I could go that way, but that limits me to 8 speeds and 26t max in the rear. I could also do it more modern, but then the 7410 stuff lies fallow.
Ah, well. Time will tell. Maybe I'll hate the thing and want to flip it?
Now big john can make fun of me.
My plan is to get it set up with the triple and the 8speed Chorus (and the ugly Gen. 1 Ergopower levers) and ride it a while, while I figure out how I want to build it. I have 1/3 of a 7410 Dura Ace groupset, and I could go that way, but that limits me to 8 speeds and 26t max in the rear. I could also do it more modern, but then the 7410 stuff lies fallow.
Ah, well. Time will tell. Maybe I'll hate the thing and want to flip it?
Now big john can make fun of me.
12-15-21, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
Our most recent touring cyclist (no camping for him; hotel or Warm Showers host) was covering 200-300km/day. He put on his bibs over his shorts as he left here. I asked, of course, and he said he had gotten so thin that he had no natural ass padding left. He should be home by now, fattening up.
Are you so thin?
Are you so thin?
The males in my family don’t have butts, so my lack of butt has nothing to do with my cycling. Even when I weight 266 pounds I looked like a fat frog standing up.
Anyways, I don’t even think I look that thin. Goal is 155.
When I was in high school and ran cross country I was maybe a half of an inch shorter and weighed 130.
12-15-21, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Well, I went for it. the 1995 Litespeed Ultimate should be on its way presently. It's currently kitted with Campy, 1995-era Chorus with a Racing T triple. One reason it probably didn't sell is that the seller made clear the NDS crank is cracked. That's not an issue because I don't want the 170mm Racing T crank anyhow, and I have a 175 version in much better shape, even including a BSA BB. It needs a new stem, bars, saddle, and maybe seatpost, but I have all that, too. The wheels are mismatched, but I think I have something close enough to the rear - a 32h Chorus hub laced to Mavic Reflex rim.
My plan is to get it set up with the triple and the 8speed Chorus (and the ugly Gen. 1 Ergopower levers) and ride it a while, while I figure out how I want to build it. I have 1/3 of a 7410 Dura Ace groupset, and I could go that way, but that limits me to 8 speeds and 26t max in the rear. I could also do it more modern, but then the 7410 stuff lies fallow.
Ah, well. Time will tell. Maybe I'll hate the thing and want to flip it?
Now big john can make fun of me.
My plan is to get it set up with the triple and the 8speed Chorus (and the ugly Gen. 1 Ergopower levers) and ride it a while, while I figure out how I want to build it. I have 1/3 of a 7410 Dura Ace groupset, and I could go that way, but that limits me to 8 speeds and 26t max in the rear. I could also do it more modern, but then the 7410 stuff lies fallow.
Ah, well. Time will tell. Maybe I'll hate the thing and want to flip it?
Now big john can make fun of me.
12-15-21, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Not sure what has gotten into me, but I've been listening to a lot of Bon Scott era AC-DC lately. It's the only era I like. I'd post an appropriate video but Grumpy McStumpy would object.
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People here don't get it.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Several of my spare cassettes are in cassette boxes.
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Car pron for Datlas.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Car pron for Datlas.
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