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01-30-24, 02:35 PM
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dude I could live on candy corn and beer...two of the major food groups that keep me going...literally I ain't joking...those hot tamales are a pretty much a staple as well. I am thinking of heading up a sub 5 hour century ride this june and see if I can get it done on beer and candy corn..as soon as I hit send I need to see if I can find some hidden deep in the couch....
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01-30-24, 02:38 PM
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Did some tester efforts into VO2 territory again and the body and mind responded favorably. The watts weren't what I wanted (relative to HR) on the final effort, but not awful eitehr.
I am now at a point where I can probably prevent my CTL and FTP from falling off a cliff. Building it back up on limited volume is going to be a challenge.... oh the joys of young children. Might need to use some PTO to get some mid week big rides in,
I am now at a point where I can probably prevent my CTL and FTP from falling off a cliff. Building it back up on limited volume is going to be a challenge.... oh the joys of young children. Might need to use some PTO to get some mid week big rides in,
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01-30-24, 02:42 PM
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01-30-24, 02:45 PM
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it's covered under theft coverage with your auto coverage. They're going to plotz when they get the estimate so they will start looking for ways out. When I got hit they offered me $500.00 for my bike. All 3 estimates for replacement were over 10k. But yeah obviously lock your door. They can buy a new window too
01-30-24, 02:47 PM
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dude I could live on candy corn and beer...two of the major food groups that keep me going...literally I ain't joking...those hot tamales are a pretty much a staple as well. I am thinking of heading up a sub 5 hour century ride this june and see if I can get it done on beer and candy corn..as soon as I hit send I need to see if I can find some hidden deep in the couch....
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01-30-24, 02:48 PM
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01-30-24, 02:50 PM
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01-30-24, 02:50 PM
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01-30-24, 02:52 PM
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01-30-24, 02:56 PM
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dude I could live on candy corn and beer...two of the major food groups that keep me going...literally I ain't joking...those hot tamales are a pretty much a staple as well. I am thinking of heading up a sub 5 hour century ride this june and see if I can get it done on beer and candy corn..as soon as I hit send I need to see if I can find some hidden deep in the couch....
Honestly it's just fun to go ride a bike and eat candy.
01-30-24, 02:59 PM
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it's covered under theft coverage with your auto coverage. They're going to plotz when they get the estimate so they will start looking for ways out. When I got hit they offered me $500.00 for my bike. All 3 estimates for replacement were over 10k. But yeah obviously lock your door. They can buy a new window too
01-30-24, 03:00 PM
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01-30-24, 03:02 PM
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01-30-24, 03:22 PM
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Prolly right.
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01-30-24, 03:29 PM
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Well, but this is YOU we're talking about, so if the first 10 riders went down, they'd almost certainly take you out, too.
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01-30-24, 03:39 PM
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01-30-24, 03:41 PM
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Indeed. Shameful. I have used that word in reviews.
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01-30-24, 03:48 PM
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01-30-24, 03:48 PM
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01-30-24, 03:48 PM
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01-30-24, 03:54 PM
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01-30-24, 03:56 PM
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Update from my friend regarding his bike theft. Apologies as it contains one censored word and might be treading on P&R:
Assigned detective was in court all day yesterday, off today and tomorrow, not back in until 3:00 Thursday PM. I’m told no one else can do a ******g thing, only the assigned detective. He has not responded to any emails or phone calls.
The bike is being moved between several properties in the same block according to my tracker.
Moral of the story: City of Phila is open for business (if your business is crime)
I told him that is ridiculous but unclear if there is much he can do about it short of going to the actual location of his bike which as we discussed is tempting but risky.
Sad.
Assigned detective was in court all day yesterday, off today and tomorrow, not back in until 3:00 Thursday PM. I’m told no one else can do a ******g thing, only the assigned detective. He has not responded to any emails or phone calls.
The bike is being moved between several properties in the same block according to my tracker.
Moral of the story: City of Phila is open for business (if your business is crime)
I told him that is ridiculous but unclear if there is much he can do about it short of going to the actual location of his bike which as we discussed is tempting but risky.
Sad.
01-30-24, 03:57 PM
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Agreed. My seat height hasn't changed in 40+ years though I'm a 1/2" shorter according to my doc. I measured my cycling inseam a month or so ago and it was exactly what it was in the early '80s.
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01-30-24, 04:21 PM
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