Good Karma (Contest) Part III
02-12-07, 08:15 PM
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Good Karma (Contest) Part III
Although it may appear I have stolen the "Hell On Wheels" DVD, I've merely been trying to wait out the weather. After hearing the forecast for a possible 12" of new snow, I have decided to use today's trainer ride as the magic number for Part III of the contest.
As before, the DVD goes to the BF'er who comes closest to guessing the mileage I rode today (Monday 12 Feb. 07) on my trainer. Please carry out your guess to two decimal points. The contest will close Tuesday 20 Feb. 07 at 10pm EST.
The DVD "Hell On Wheels" is a refreshing look at the TDF from a European point of view, something that most Americans are not accustomed to. Watching this documentary gives one a close up, behind the scenes feel that OLN, in my opinion, has not yet achieved.
A log sheet (thanks to Mojo Slim) to chronicle the travels of this DVD around the world has been updated and included, should the winner decide to also pass it on.
Good luck and have fun.
As before, the DVD goes to the BF'er who comes closest to guessing the mileage I rode today (Monday 12 Feb. 07) on my trainer. Please carry out your guess to two decimal points. The contest will close Tuesday 20 Feb. 07 at 10pm EST.
The DVD "Hell On Wheels" is a refreshing look at the TDF from a European point of view, something that most Americans are not accustomed to. Watching this documentary gives one a close up, behind the scenes feel that OLN, in my opinion, has not yet achieved.
A log sheet (thanks to Mojo Slim) to chronicle the travels of this DVD around the world has been updated and included, should the winner decide to also pass it on.
Good luck and have fun.
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02-12-07, 08:26 PM
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That's too easy, zero point zero zero. Unless the trainer is mounted wrong and it moves a little.
02-12-07, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
That's too easy, zero point zero zero. Unless the trainer is mounted wrong and it moves a little.
True, the trainer really didn't go anywhere. I've got an old Cateye Micro from the '80s with rear wheel pick-up mounted on my trainer bike.
02-12-07, 08:56 PM
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Because I believe in Louis' dedication to staying in top physical condition, I vote for 200.43 miles.
02-12-07, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Louis
After hearing the forecast for a possible 12" of new snow, I have decided to use today's trainer ride as the magic number for Part III of the contest.
Good luck and have fun.
Good luck and have fun.
After hearing the forecast I'm just hoping the airport isn't closed and I can head to Florida Wednesday
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I already own the DVD, so I'm not going to guess - but I really like that documentary. I've watched it several times - it's great when you're on a trainer!
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Originally Posted by Beverly
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After hearing the forecast I'm just hoping the airport isn't closed and I can head to Florida Wednesday
After hearing the forecast I'm just hoping the airport isn't closed and I can head to Florida Wednesday
02-13-07, 11:48 PM
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Bump up ^ for the night crew.
Usually I ride in a lower gear (63in.~) and get a good spin going, occasionaly getting out of the saddle in a high gear.
My trainer does not have a speed control, for resistance change I must use the gears on the bike. Works for me.
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High gear with low resistance or low gear with high resistance?
My trainer does not have a speed control, for resistance change I must use the gears on the bike. Works for me.
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Zero, because there is no Monday 02 Feb 07 in any century for which you could have reasonably exercised on a trainer.
Should I PM my address?
However, as a second guess, assuming you may have meant Mon 12 Feb 07 (my 50th birthday), I will guess 34.56 miles.
Should I PM my address?
However, as a second guess, assuming you may have meant Mon 12 Feb 07 (my 50th birthday), I will guess 34.56 miles.
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02-14-07, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
Zero, because there is no Monday 02 Feb 07 in any century for which you could have reasonably exercised on a trainer.
Should I PM my address?
However, as a second guess, assuming you may have meant Mon 12 Feb 07 (my 50th birthday), I will guess 34.56 miles.
Should I PM my address?
However, as a second guess, assuming you may have meant Mon 12 Feb 07 (my 50th birthday), I will guess 34.56 miles.
I must've been in outer space. Edit made. Thanks LD.
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I want to change my answer. One hour, 12 minutes, 17 seconds. Zero miles.
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