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Ha ha. Great pics. Did the Kennedy-Rouge valley loop this morning: https://www.bikerally.org/trainingmap...ougeValley.pdf
A nice jaunt although that wind did suxors
A nice jaunt although that wind did suxors
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i'd be up for riding out the bluffs on monday or maybe tuesday if your shoulder is up for it Dan.
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*sleepy mumblings*
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I hear ya, sister.
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gooooood morning everyone! high of 24 today
will post some pics from the journey yesterday. i'm not feeling too bad, considering that's the longest ride i've ever done. with 50-some-odd-km winds to boot...
will post some pics from the journey yesterday. i'm not feeling too bad, considering that's the longest ride i've ever done. with 50-some-odd-km winds to boot...
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I ran into Paul and two other cycling buddies over at Ideal later on.
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truneo that tuned park internal nipple wrench work ??
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storm's a brewin'
the bRADlands
caledon hills
the bRADlands
caledon hills
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Monday or tuesday would be fine for a ride for me. Tuesday might be better actually because, maybe I can somehow get my road bike going for tuesday. Although, I have physio tuesday morning at 9:40, so I couldn't go super early... Hmm...
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Oh yeah, anyone have any tips for pedal removal when they're toighter than a toiger? I've got my drive-side off, but the left is being a stubborn little *****, I've WD-40d it to try and loosen anything off in there, too. I've been wedging a thick screwdriver between the other crank and frame to try and get leverage but it's not moved enough for me to get it loose, and the parktool site is down with their tips! I've been using both a pedal wrench and allen key.
Edit: and yeah, I'm turning it the right way (anti-clockwise for left, IIRC - I must've got it right, as I undid the driveside - and that's a clockwise un-do, the backwards way).
The cross race was fun again today. It looks like Wes' handle should now include the number seven as he is showing his consistency by again getting 7th. "Bumpy Knuckles the 7th"? Mike came in right behind I believe. Jeremy aka Darkmother had his worst race so far in 3rd, getting roughed up by a couple of young kids. Nothing but podiums so far for him. I made the points in 14th YAY! My buddy Graham won our Master 3 race but had to leave before the podium. So I got to accept his prizes for him...closest I get to an actual podium its safe to say.
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I can't believe I missed 6th by 25 seconds. I need to pay more attention to who's in my category and/or watch people's race #'s. hehehe.. oh wells! Fun as always. I don't think my legs can keep up with my lungs, especially on lumpy courses.
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btw. what's the consensus on the lifespan of the goopy 'packing grease' on new chains? I've been putting some triflow on there, post race, but the thing still feels more goopy/sticky than slick and lubed. Should I give it a go with the degreaser/chain cleaner? It seems like most people seem to think the new-chain-grease is a good thing, but it just seems wrong to me.
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btw. what's the consensus on the lifespan of the goopy 'packing grease' on new chains? I've been putting some triflow on there, post race, but the thing still feels more goopy/sticky than slick and lubed. Should I give it a go with the degreaser/chain cleaner? It seems like most people seem to think the new-chain-grease is a good thing, but it just seems wrong to me.
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So that race ... ow. Very lumpy indeed, my hands/back were throbbing by the end of it. I found last weekend to be more of a "gasping for air" finish ... this was was just "thank god getting banged around is finally over." It seems really hard (to me at least) to maintain any good momentum through those lumpy grass fields. Out of the saddle kills me effort-wise, but sitting in the saddle it's a complete ass hammer. Oh well, I guess I need to work more on pedaling "light in the saddle." That log pile, it didn't even occur to me to ride it. Lesson learned, I guess.
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Kelso Halloween race next weekend, eh? What's that tend to be like? I seem to remember hearing something about a nasty climb/run-up.
ps. 5:00 - 6:00 on CBS is the Jeep KOM mtb race from Beaver Creek, CO.
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i usually wipe that new-chain grease off with a rag at least and then put some proper lube on there.
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btw. what's the consensus on the lifespan of the goopy 'packing grease' on new chains? I've been putting some triflow on there, post race, but the thing still feels more goopy/sticky than slick and lubed. Should I give it a go with the degreaser/chain cleaner? It seems like most people seem to think the new-chain-grease is a good thing, but it just seems wrong to me.
And that rock'n'roll lube that keith had... ****ing awesomest lube in the universe. Triflow 4tl.
P.S If anyone is interested i'm selling my UTW Flyaway bag (ballist nylon + shoulder pad), red.
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Thanks to Sarah, I have photos from our race. The light was great for photos.. only needed a little tweak!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7602592116112/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7602592116112/
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I haven't tried the rock 'n roll lube, but triflow is just fine in my books.
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Wes rules: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7602592116112/ ... also, props to the Twin Six team coach (Sara) for taking photos during our race and fixin' MIGHTY fine post-race sammiches.
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Hahaha, edged out at the post line.
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CX racing looks fun & got a peek at your new bike wes & mikes actually.
I don’t think I’ve ever competed in any type of bike race!
Put 108KM on the road bike today ouch, did a ride to Picton.
Boo Ya
I don’t think I’ve ever competed in any type of bike race!
Put 108KM on the road bike today ouch, did a ride to Picton.
Boo Ya
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Wes rules: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7602592116112/ ... also, props to the Twin Six team coach (Sara) for taking photos during our race and fixin' MIGHTY fine post-race sammiches.
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"Director Sportif" Sara ...