Desperate times call for desperate measures.
02-20-10, 08:23 PM
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Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Mrs. O had TNT today and I had the kids. Tomorrow it is supposed to dump rain.
The Solvang Double Century is in 6 weeks. How do I get my long ride in this weekend?
5 hours on the trainer that is how. Am I nuts? Maybe, but I enjoyed it.
I watched "Breaking Away" for the middle 2 hours with the kids.
Here's proof of my madness.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/25156825
What lays broken deep inside of me that causes me to enjoy suffering so?
Do I even want to know?
The Solvang Double Century is in 6 weeks. How do I get my long ride in this weekend?
5 hours on the trainer that is how. Am I nuts? Maybe, but I enjoyed it.
I watched "Breaking Away" for the middle 2 hours with the kids.
Here's proof of my madness.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/25156825
What lays broken deep inside of me that causes me to enjoy suffering so?
Do I even want to know?
02-20-10, 09:16 PM
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How to you gain 39 feet on a trainer?
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02-20-10, 11:04 PM
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no way my family jewels are taking 5 hours on a trainer.
02-21-10, 09:52 AM
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02-21-10, 11:29 AM
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Who says Solvang will have perfect weather? Ride in the rain, and it will prepare you for that, just in case it does happen ... and it might!
02-21-10, 06:47 PM
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Darn you. I got guilted into a bit over an hour in teh rain. I can't imagine that kind of time on the trainer. Now I feel truly sloth like. You'll be ready for Solvang, I just hope I am....
02-21-10, 07:24 PM
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Totally Impressed... good job! 
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02-21-10, 11:20 PM
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Dude. You are insane. There is a padded room with your name on the door, at the Crazy Cyclists' Insylum. In fact, you have the master suite. Enjoy it. You have certainly earned it.
02-22-10, 09:30 AM
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It looks like you have no speed. If you are using a Gramin you can turn off GPS and get the speed/"distance" numbers. Heck, you can get HR too, all plotted or you.
Looks like you'll have to doo it all over again.
Looks like you'll have to doo it all over again.
02-22-10, 09:57 AM
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It is said that 1 hour on the trainer is worth 1.5 hours on the road.
You had a 7.5 hour ride, that's probably equivalent to 110 to 120 miles. You will be the most prepared for Solvang.
You had a 7.5 hour ride, that's probably equivalent to 110 to 120 miles. You will be the most prepared for Solvang.
02-23-10, 09:13 PM
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Not trying to be a troll here, but you could have just ridden in the rain. It's just water, I promise it won't hurt you.
02-23-10, 09:43 PM
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But, I'll never ride more than an hour on my spin bike unless there is some sort of contest or corporal punishment involved.
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