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02-21-09, 08:52 PM
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That is his car.
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02-21-09, 08:55 PM
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Some of the cars here. Amazing how many cars in the caravan. Some of them were going way fast when they went by. It was quite chaotic for a few minutes, sirens, screaming, horns honking and lots of cowbells.
02-21-09, 09:09 PM
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You might be able to see the peloton in there. And maybe not.
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02-21-09, 09:15 PM
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A couple friends were struggling a little on the way home. They haven't been in the hills for a while. They won't forget today after getting dropped by a fat guy.
I'll sort through some other pics later. I had a great time today. My LBS guy went up there last night and set up a shelter and tables and chairs. He fired up the BBQ today and made sandwiches for us with salads, drinks, and cookies. Very cool deal.
I'll sort through some other pics later. I had a great time today. My LBS guy went up there last night and set up a shelter and tables and chairs. He fired up the BBQ today and made sandwiches for us with salads, drinks, and cookies. Very cool deal.
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02-21-09, 09:18 PM
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Looks like quite a hill. Nicely done!
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02-21-09, 09:30 PM
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It's just one of the small hills on the way back. The long climbs are on the way up, at least 5000 feet in 30 miles. The bridge in the background of that pic was used for bungee-jumping a few years ago until the sheriff stopped them.
02-21-09, 09:35 PM
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That's a small hill? Oh, man do I need to get out of flat MI and find some real hills.
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02-21-09, 09:43 PM
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The first climb is about 9 miles, but it is broken up by a couple short descents.
02-22-09, 09:09 AM
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Nice pictures, John, thank you. 
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02-22-09, 09:25 AM
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I cannot wait Gary! I think you guys got quite a bit of snow too this year, havent you!
there was a group ride yesterday advertised as " lets take advantage of warmer weather on Saturday"
It was 25 degrees!!!
It's bound to get warmer soon!! I know Im more than ready!
there was a group ride yesterday advertised as " lets take advantage of warmer weather on Saturday"
It was 25 degrees!!!
It's bound to get warmer soon!! I know Im more than ready!
02-22-09, 09:29 AM
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Hmm, this gorgeous blonde duathalon weenie seems strangely familiar. Yata hey, yellow hair. 
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02-22-09, 09:32 AM
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That scene looks pretty harsh. Aren't you in Ct or RI or somewhere near the shore? Where did those icicles come from?
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02-22-09, 09:34 AM
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More just cold and crappy. We have really only had 2 big dumps but it took forever for the snow to melt. I am about 5 minutes from Lake Erie so I get the Canadian winds almost uninterrupted all winter. 20-30mph wind with mid 20 degree temps really suck but it has been the norm since January.
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02-22-09, 09:52 AM
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how is Cheri? Im still thinking of making it your way this summer for the bf ride.
hey ya Billy!
nice to "see you" Im in NH, we got some pretty serious snow records fall this year.Im great! although I had a challenging winter, ( husband went into emergency surgery and I got pneumonia among many other obstacles that kept me off the bike) but all is great now.. and how the heck are you?? everything going well for you?
Gary, those darn canadians..
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We've all missed ya Karen, 
- glad you're feeling better now and hope that hubby had a vision while we was under during the surgery and came out of it convinced that you needed a brand new bike!
Cheri is doing great. We're hoping to make the Lancaster ride again this year...keeping our fingers crossed on the darned economy. I know everyone would love to see you there.
- glad you're feeling better now and hope that hubby had a vision while we was under during the surgery and came out of it convinced that you needed a brand new bike! Cheri is doing great. We're hoping to make the Lancaster ride again this year...keeping our fingers crossed on the darned economy. I know everyone would love to see you there.
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We've all missed ya Karen, - glad you're feeling better now and hope that hubby had a vision while we was under during the surgery and came out of it convinced that you needed a brand new bike!
Cheri is doing great. We're hoping to make the Lancaster ride again this year...keeping our fingers crossed on the darned economy. I know everyone would love to see you there.
- glad you're feeling better now and hope that hubby had a vision while we was under during the surgery and came out of it convinced that you needed a brand new bike! Cheri is doing great. We're hoping to make the Lancaster ride again this year...keeping our fingers crossed on the darned economy. I know everyone would love to see you there.
and you know whats funny?
yes, I am getting a new bike
I just put my Fuji up for sale..
darn economy.. Im working on paying the bike off.. made a few payments allready, it will be mine as soon as I can can pay it off and yep! hubby made a few deposit on it for me too.. you read minds too?
I cant wait to have it!
good to hear from you, chip and Ill work on a reunion! ( if Im not too broke after buying that bike
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You let me know...Cheri and I just might come up your way first and you can catch a ride with us to Lancaster. That way I can stop at this really great restaurant I've heard about.
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02-22-09, 10:41 AM
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Ah, NH, that explains it . . . I knew it was somewhere northeast of me.
I hope you & hubby are doing much better. Hope to "see you" around more often. This here is the hangout thread, which could always use more input to keep it off of page 10.
I hope you & hubby are doing much better. Hope to "see you" around more often. This here is the hangout thread, which could always use more input to keep it off of page 10.
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I actually got her out for a ride after work a couple weeks ago when it was near 50. Mid 40s is about as cold as she'll ride.
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