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11-20-13, 06:22 PM
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11-20-13, 06:23 PM
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11-20-13, 06:56 PM
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11-20-13, 08:02 PM
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11-20-13, 08:38 PM
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I've just received a pair of the dhb bibs. Seem to have a generous sized chamois/padding. They fit comfortably. But, I've only done one 50km ride in them in warm conditions. I didn't have any issues with them on that ride. Time will tell if they cause any chaffing or irritation.
The seem to be ok for a budget minded cyclist. Not like some of the real cheap (and nasty) clothing.
The seem to be ok for a budget minded cyclist. Not like some of the real cheap (and nasty) clothing.
11-20-13, 09:25 PM
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So the weather report for El Tour de Tuscon this saturday is rain likely, 50's, strong winds.
Is it weird that I'm looking forward to this?
Is it weird that I'm looking forward to this?
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11-20-13, 09:50 PM
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I'll try and remember to. I got the dhb Trace bibs. I'm cheap and they were on special: that amount I recevied from the insurance company for replacement clothing just covered the special price (including freight).
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11-21-13, 05:13 AM
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I’ve heard that the route was changed from 111 to 107 miles, leaving out the minefield known as Silverbell Road. Do you know about this?
11-21-13, 06:19 AM
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Well I am back to liking my serfas tail light. lbs replaced the one that had water damage for free. Plus this one is all red rather than black and red.
Look something shiny... OOOooooo pretty
Look something shiny... OOOooooo pretty
11-21-13, 06:43 AM
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My friends who are riding it are freaking out about the weather! They've mentally psyched themselves out before the event!
Hope you have a great ride!
11-21-13, 07:32 AM
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11-21-13, 10:04 AM
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I know that was a bit of a joke, but she's got a long way to go before we start worrying about that. She still needs to be more aggressive. It's not in her nature. I believe she has the natural talent to play Div 1 college ball. But she will need to find the drive if that's what she chooses. If she doesn't I hope she gets a good academic scholarship 
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Yes...she's typically a very good shooter. Not always common for a 13 year old girl her size. She was 100% from the field and the line before this last game.
And yes. Playing against boys is one of the best things the girls can do to improve their game IMO. Boys are typically quicker, and more aggressive. Scrimmaging boys helps develop quicker game speed decision making and assertiveness for the girls IMO.
Latest highlight reel...
.Sounds awesome! 3 blocks per game is huge and is not normally associated with 83% from the line.
When I was a bit younger I used to play pick-up at lunch time at U Florida at the "A" game. Back then C Ross was the coach of the lady's team at and she would send some of her tougher players to get into our pick up games. It was a pretty tough game with many former college men's Division 1 players and on occasion a former NBA player or two.
Only one of the women came back again and again. Props to her.
Now they hire some skilled college boys to play against the ladies in scrimmages to toughen them up instead.
When I was a bit younger I used to play pick-up at lunch time at U Florida at the "A" game. Back then C Ross was the coach of the lady's team at and she would send some of her tougher players to get into our pick up games. It was a pretty tough game with many former college men's Division 1 players and on occasion a former NBA player or two.
Only one of the women came back again and again. Props to her.
Now they hire some skilled college boys to play against the ladies in scrimmages to toughen them up instead.
And yes. Playing against boys is one of the best things the girls can do to improve their game IMO. Boys are typically quicker, and more aggressive. Scrimmaging boys helps develop quicker game speed decision making and assertiveness for the girls IMO.
Latest highlight reel...
11-21-13, 10:07 AM
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11-21-13, 10:18 AM
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Great work in there. She's a swat monster.
11-21-13, 10:57 AM
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She got long arms from her mamma
11-21-13, 11:06 AM
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11-21-13, 11:55 AM
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lol love the incredibles.
RE: Tuscon
I don't know anything about the route - family friend is inviting my dad and I to go ride it with them, although they will be doing a shorter route (40mi).
Chemist: winds say mid teens in mph
RE: Tuscon
I don't know anything about the route - family friend is inviting my dad and I to go ride it with them, although they will be doing a shorter route (40mi).
Chemist: winds say mid teens in mph
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11-21-13, 11:57 AM
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11-21-13, 12:02 PM
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11-21-13, 12:13 PM
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11-21-13, 12:26 PM
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Strava now has a nutrition section. Going to go for KOM at Taco Bell.
https://www.strava.com/athlete/nutrition
Seems like another money grab.
https://www.strava.com/athlete/nutrition
Seems like another money grab.
11-21-13, 12:35 PM
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11-21-13, 02:00 PM
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11-21-13, 02:00 PM
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