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04-19-15, 08:52 AM
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Cool. 
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04-19-15, 09:10 AM
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Haha, the SAG reference is to Mr H, my ever-faithful cycling-supportive spouse, who drove SAG for us all day. Good thing is that he was able to have a meaningful conversation with coach on the whole power meter issue, so I think we may get some movement towards resolution on that. Mr. H & I were of different minds on that but after he had a chance to discuss with coach, he has come around more to my way of thinking. We'll see once he has a chance to think a little more.
So that was awesome, the opportunity for him to have that power conversation with someone knowledgable, plus riding with @sarals & company. I honestly could not ask for a better combo of people to ride with, or a better route. Just the cherry on the top of a great trip.
04-19-15, 09:14 AM
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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! : NPR
Negative. And it's an hour.
Negative.
04-19-15, 09:16 AM
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04-19-15, 09:16 AM
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Haha, the SAG reference is to Mr H, my ever-faithful cycling-supportive spouse, who drove SAG for us all day. Good thing is that he was able to have a meaningful conversation with coach on the whole power meter issue, so I think we may get some movement towards resolution on that. Mr. H & I were of different minds on that but after he had a chance to discuss with coach, he has come around more to my way of thinking. We'll see once he has a chance to think a little more.
So that was awesome, the opportunity for him to have that power conversation with someone knowledgable, plus riding with @sarals & company. I honestly could not ask for a better combo of people to ride with, or a better route. Just the cherry on the top of a great trip.
I hope to see you in June!
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04-19-15, 09:31 AM
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04-19-15, 09:35 AM
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04-19-15, 09:57 AM
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04-19-15, 10:16 AM
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04-19-15, 11:13 AM
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04-19-15, 11:23 AM
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VV, you can do it! I think I see a sucker hole in the radar somewhere!
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04-19-15, 11:45 AM
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Sunny and might hit 80 here. Too hot for cycling but I'm gonna tough it out.
04-19-15, 12:02 PM
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Went for a ride in Mesa with my daughter, a leisurely 6 mph mosey on a canal MUP and cruise through a local neighborhood. I split off when she was finished to go ride some faster pace stuff. Met up with a group ride for a local bike shop (by coincidence), very nice people, asked if I might join them for a while.
Great bunch of people and a nice pace to enjoy some conversation, but still work a little.
A nice morning ride!
Great bunch of people and a nice pace to enjoy some conversation, but still work a little.
A nice morning ride!
04-19-15, 12:11 PM
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Maybe later. I already HTFU and rode in drizzle once this weekend.
wut
wut
04-19-15, 12:19 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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04-19-15, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Well fellow addicts, I am officially a convert. I will never wear regular shorts again.
Rode 40 in my new bibs, ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), and I have to admit they are fantastic. Much better feel around the waist, the chamois in these bibs is best described as a little bit of crotchal heaven.
Rode 40 in my new bibs, ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), and I have to admit they are fantastic. Much better feel around the waist, the chamois in these bibs is best described as a little bit of crotchal heaven.
Perhaps this signals a new direction, an attempt to get away from the short, quippy, post-count posts.
04-19-15, 12:53 PM
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Well fellow addicts, I am officially a convert. I will never wear regular shorts again.
Rode 40 in my new bibs, ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), and I have to admit they are fantastic. Much better feel around the waist, the chamois in these bibs is best described as a little bit of crotchal heaven.
Rode 40 in my new bibs, ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), and I have to admit they are fantastic. Much better feel around the waist, the chamois in these bibs is best described as a little bit of crotchal heaven.
The bib part adds insulation that is just not needed in the Houston climate even this early in the season. The waist is just as snug as any of my shorts. I find it very comfortable, sure, but just like my shorts. No improvement. I'm lucky the straps don't cause me any problem, but they don't do me any good either. All in all, I just don't get it.
I know it is a losing battle. Well, at least it is not the only minority I find my self in. I can deal. Sigh! DSFDF
04-19-15, 01:12 PM
#2298
Casually Deliberate
A delightful huevos rancheros bowl, which is served on/with brown rice, for brunch at a place called Luxe. The coffee was just as the reviewers on Yelp said "Meh".
A funny thing happened as we were getting ready to leave the apartment. LoP said "How are we getting there?" I said "We're taking the tandem, aren't we?" He said "Well, I didn't want to be making assumptions." It really hadn't occurred to me that we might be going to brunch some way other than onthe tandem. I mean we took it to Plaid Pantry to get ice cream last night and we took it to Fred Meyer to get groceries last week. So...
A funny thing happened as we were getting ready to leave the apartment. LoP said "How are we getting there?" I said "We're taking the tandem, aren't we?" He said "Well, I didn't want to be making assumptions." It really hadn't occurred to me that we might be going to brunch some way other than onthe tandem. I mean we took it to Plaid Pantry to get ice cream last night and we took it to Fred Meyer to get groceries last week. So...
04-19-15, 02:05 PM
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