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I am back in injury world. The left knee again. Two tough rides this week, the second of which did the trick. I haven't ridden since Thu. I fly Wed., and am considering going ahead and packing the bike. I can't quite pull the trigger, but Tue. is packing day anyway, and I foresee no riding between now and then.
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08-01-21, 09:10 AM
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Happy MTV Day, y'all! 40 years ago today.
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08-01-21, 10:01 AM
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If there's one thing that will make you feel old, it's hearing that something that was aimed at younger people than you is now 40 years old.
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She could never be exposed to the weather like that.
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08-01-21, 10:34 AM
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08-01-21, 10:39 AM
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08-01-21, 10:58 AM
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08-01-21, 11:25 AM
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First 40 miles on the Holdsworth this morning. Felt really nice - definitely a more aggressive position that I need to adapt to. Overall it's very smooth and not terribly stiff.
Climbing in the saddle feels good - feels quite "springy". Maybe that was just the seatpost flexing. I kind of wish it responded a little differently out of the saddle but it's fine. I suppose if I actually lose some weight it will feel a little differently.
Very confidence inspiring downhill, I set a PR coming back down the main climb today. Kind of hoped to PR the climb, but I just wasn't feeling it and it's got direct sun over a lot of it at the time of day I was climbing.
Overall though, I set PRs on 17/31 segments and at least 3rd quickest efforts on 24/31 segments so I'll call that a good first ride
Climbing in the saddle feels good - feels quite "springy". Maybe that was just the seatpost flexing. I kind of wish it responded a little differently out of the saddle but it's fine. I suppose if I actually lose some weight it will feel a little differently.
Very confidence inspiring downhill, I set a PR coming back down the main climb today. Kind of hoped to PR the climb, but I just wasn't feeling it and it's got direct sun over a lot of it at the time of day I was climbing.
Overall though, I set PRs on 17/31 segments and at least 3rd quickest efforts on 24/31 segments so I'll call that a good first ride
08-01-21, 11:35 AM
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You increased performance by not hauling around unneeded water. Kudos.
08-01-21, 11:43 AM
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08-01-21, 12:39 PM
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08-01-21, 01:21 PM
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08-01-21, 02:15 PM
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I am back in injury world. The left knee again. Two tough rides this week, the second of which did the trick. I haven't ridden since Thu. I fly Wed., and am considering going ahead and packing the bike. I can't quite pull the trigger, but Tue. is packing day anyway, and I foresee no riding between now and then.
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08-01-21, 02:19 PM
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You are correct sir. Putting it back together takes me about an hour and a half, taking my time. Breaking it down and packing it takes about a half hour.
08-01-21, 02:19 PM
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08-01-21, 02:23 PM
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Recovery week for me and no one else wants any of the podia? Ok, I guess I'll just take the hat trick. Or the triple crown; I'm feeling fancy.
08-01-21, 02:25 PM
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Yes. Not more miles than usual, but more time and effort getting those fewer miles. And the fact that I'm in very poor shape coming in. Two years ago, on my tour across Ohio, I rode more and bigger hills with two rings instead of three. No issues.
