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Old 03-09-17, 07:22 PM
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Sy Reene
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Originally Posted by dmanthree
I'll be there. Riding my trust Trek 950. I rode last year, and the Trek, with it's "bomb proof" tires was a good choice. It's not a long ride, and not hilly, and speed isn't the goal. And, thanks to the heavy rain last year, I saw many, many guys riding "race" tires that flatted out. On the ferry back I spoke to one guy who flatted out four times.

Anyway, I'm in again. It's a great ride and I'm hoping for nice weather and an early start.
fyi, rain doesn't cause flats

Originally Posted by dmanthree
We'll see. I have a history of attracting horrific weather. Last year was my first Five Boro ride, and look what happened.

Sheesh....
1 year doesn't qualify as a 'history'.
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