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04-03-21, 05:01 PM
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The suspense is killing me (haven’t read all the way to this point yet), did anyone tell datlas what this thread is about?
04-03-21, 05:29 PM
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Tried to pull an abshipp and average 166bpm, but couldn't do it. 
04-03-21, 05:31 PM
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04-03-21, 05:34 PM
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See post #277
04-03-21, 05:35 PM
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04-03-21, 05:39 PM
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04-03-21, 05:40 PM
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04-03-21, 06:12 PM
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04-03-21, 06:20 PM
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Lost my cool with a driver for the first time in just about forever this morning. Guy towing a boat started blowing his horn behind me to get around on a no shoulder road. Then he decided to pass with a vehicle coming the other direction, I’d stayed left so he wouldn’t try to pass with the other car coming. He ran them off the road and swerved back and nearly clipped me with his trailer.
I caught up to him a gas station and asked “Are you trying to kill someone or just ******g stupid?”
he got in my face (thankfully I had a face cover on because it was freezing) and told me bikes don’t belong on road. I thought he was actually going to take a swing at me.
I caught up to him a gas station and asked “Are you trying to kill someone or just ******g stupid?”
he got in my face (thankfully I had a face cover on because it was freezing) and told me bikes don’t belong on road. I thought he was actually going to take a swing at me.
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04-03-21, 06:35 PM
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I went to club #1 ridestart today. Not even 20 riders showed even though they are officially club rides again. There were 2 groups, even though the schedule had 5 rides. I was reluctant to go with the group doing the shorter ride (50 miles) but I had a good time despite myself. It was a pretty fast pace but I didn't get dropped.
Glad I went but I came home fried and had to have a nap.
Glad I went but I came home fried and had to have a nap.
04-03-21, 06:36 PM
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Lost my cool with a driver for the first time in just about forever this morning. Guy towing a boat started blowing his horn behind me to get around on a no shoulder road. Then he decided to pass with a vehicle coming the other direction, I’d stayed left so he wouldn’t try to pass with the other car coming. He ran them off the road and swerved back and nearly clipped me with his trailer.
I caught up to him a gas station and asked “Are you trying to kill someone or just ******g stupid?”
he got in my face (thankfully I had a face cover on because it was freezing) and told me bikes don’t belong on road. I thought he was actually going to take a swing at me.
I caught up to him a gas station and asked “Are you trying to kill someone or just ******g stupid?”
he got in my face (thankfully I had a face cover on because it was freezing) and told me bikes don’t belong on road. I thought he was actually going to take a swing at me.
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04-03-21, 06:36 PM
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I went to give the boat a wash today, and found a cabin widow broken in two places from thermal cycling. Just helped a friend replace one on his Benny that did the same thing. That’s a $3k DIY project. ☹️
04-03-21, 06:38 PM
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04-03-21, 06:43 PM
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04-03-21, 06:56 PM
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04-03-21, 06:56 PM
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You never know what kind of nut-job you are dealing with or if they have weapons in their car. The guy who accosted us on Tuesday got out of his car and walked toward the bank screaming at us. I stopped and started yelling back but did not use profanity and did my best to show what a dufus he was being to the cop who happened by. It was the first time in years I had an encounter with an idiot like that. I try to remember that they can kill us with their car if they choose.
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04-03-21, 07:01 PM
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Buddy of mine has an exotic sarcoma that’s not responding to treatment and just put his boat up for sale. It’s always sad unless you’re getting something nicer or faster.
04-03-21, 07:02 PM
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04-03-21, 07:11 PM
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Good thing is there is no need to sell, and it’s paid for. And, just paid annual slip fee.
Just haven’t been using it enough.
04-03-21, 11:03 PM
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I guess I won't complain about needing a windshield in minivan #1 anymore. I don't think I'm gonna DIY it though.
04-04-21, 04:02 AM
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04-04-21, 04:38 AM
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Did a little systems check on the Cervelo and released some pent-up energy from the drive.
Tried to pull an abshipp and average 166bpm, but couldn't do it.
Tried to pull an abshipp and average 166bpm, but couldn't do it.
Wasn’t going to accept your challenge, but right off the start outside my neighborhood I had a close call. I think that got the adrenaline going. All the way down Richmond Road I was holding 23-26 mph and I didn’t feel like I was working. Then on Monticello where no bike lane exist I had another Ass hole get right behind and blare his horn. About gave me a heart attack, caused the Adrenaline to spike again.
My legs didn’t start talking til I had about 5 miles left.
Got a bunch of PRs but bummed my average speed was still just under 20. The only times I was under 21 according to my computer were on both hills on monticello. Thought my Power would have been higher too, though that’s just an estimate.
Needless to say I woke up this morning feeling it going to do a super short spin session in preparation for tomorrow.
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04-04-21, 05:19 AM
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Wasn’t going to accept your challenge, but right off the start outside my neighborhood I had a close call. I think that got the adrenaline going. All the way down Richmond Road I was holding 23-26 mph and I didn’t feel like I was working. Then on Monticello where no bike lane exist I had another Ass hole get right behind and blare his horn. About gave me a heart attack, caused the Adrenaline to spike again.
My legs didn’t start talking til I had about 5 miles left.
Got a bunch of PRs but bummed my average speed was still just under 20. The only times I was under 21 according to my computer were on both hills on monticello. Thought my Power would have been higher too, though that’s just an estimate.
Needless to say I woke up this morning feeling it going to do a super short spin session in preparation for tomorrow.
My legs didn’t start talking til I had about 5 miles left.
Got a bunch of PRs but bummed my average speed was still just under 20. The only times I was under 21 according to my computer were on both hills on monticello. Thought my Power would have been higher too, though that’s just an estimate.
Needless to say I woke up this morning feeling it going to do a super short spin session in preparation for tomorrow.
And yes, your power estimate looks low. Have I mentioned that you should get a power meter?
04-04-21, 06:23 AM
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Love sailing. Hate this type of stuff. The boat is getting old like it’s owner. 😔