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Old 07-14-13, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shovelhd
boston>baltimore
Ain't that the damn truth!
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Old 07-14-13, 09:30 AM
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they're very different cities. from what i've seen boston definitely has less "bad" areas but there are a lot more good things about baltimore than people give it credit for and there's a sense of "baltimore pride" which is hard to describe. i enjoyed living there and wouldn't hate living there again in the future. the riding outside of baltimore is better than out of boston. boston has a more vibrant cycling community.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
That sucks...sorry.
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Originally Posted by mike868y
they're very different cities. from what i've seen boston definitely has less "bad" areas but there are a lot more good things about baltimore than people give it credit for and there's a sense of "baltimore pride" which is hard to describe. i enjoyed living there and wouldn't hate living there again in the future. the riding outside of baltimore is better than out of boston. boston has a more vibrant cycling community.
I stayed downtown in Baltimore that last couple years for work. There are some downtown areas that are pretty cool with nice restaurants, nightlife, etc. On the other hand, I had a morning off and walked around until I found Poe's house. The neighborhood was scarier than anything he ever wrote about.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
Let the bleepin' kids do the crashing, dammit! We're too old for that stuff.

Hope you're just banged up rather than broken.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
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That's the bridge in WA right? Technically, no amount of highway workers could've stopped that from happening. An oversize load knocked out some of the supporting spans.. I'm no civil engineer
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
WTF. WTF. WTF.

Call me when you feel like talking.
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Old 07-14-13, 01:51 PM
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Ken broke his collar bone also. Different crash
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Sorry to hear about these crashes.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
That sucks a lot, I had some idiot kick my front wheel on his pedal stroke today, but luckily I managed to stay up even if it botched my move.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
On the bright side you'll get the same GC time as the rest.

Besides, I'm guessing they are just bruised.
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Originally Posted by botto
You must be a newb.
To racing yes. What are you trying to say?
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Ken broke his collar bone also. Different crash
We are dropping like flies.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Maybe my injuries can get sponsors. Got taken out a mile from the finish. Should have won the race. Certainly would have won the gid sprint, but the fourth crash on the morning is sending me to the ER with likely broken ribs.
Ooooof
Some damn bad luck the last couple of years.
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Old 07-14-13, 03:26 PM
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I'm in a bad mood. I had a month left on my calendar and had real good form. There are wtf moments in life where what you're doing seems of questionable wisdom.
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Sorry to hear G. I hope you and Ken are able to heal up quick and well. When you make it out to masters track, keep an eye out for the folks from SpinCycles. Good bunch of guys from around here.
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it's time to outlaw cameras. racing is dangerous enough without them flying through the field.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
it's time to outlaw cameras. racing is dangerous enough without them flying through the field.
que?
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Originally Posted by DerHoggz
To racing yes. What are you trying to say?
If you're so experienced, then I'm sure you can figure it out on your own.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
it's time to outlaw cameras. racing is dangerous enough without them flying through the field.
Helmet/bike mounted?
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Crashed today. Nothing like what others have been through (hope you're ok gstein). Training ride with a group. We had just started easing up a bit, a guy came up on my left and inexplicably decided to make a right turn into me. Broken wheel seems to be the biggest mechanical issue. Physically, bruised hand and a chainring gouge on my shin. Managed to walk to a friend's house about a 1/4 mile away borrow a wheel, and keep riding. Bloody leg and all.

I cleaned out the chainring wound with soap and water, and covered with Neosporin and bandage, but it still looks like there is grease in the wound. Should I worry about it? Any advice?
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If you're so experienced, then I'm sure you can figure it out on your own.
No clue still.
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