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Originally Posted by chipcom
Or perhaps he's an out-of-shape guy trying to get into better shape? I know that 1000ft of 13% grade, following 1500ft of a more gradual ascent is nothing to a Cycling God like you. But then again, after the BS you wrote about climbing at high altitudes, coming from lower elevations with no acclimation, perhaps the active imagination is behind and just above your own keyboard. :rolleyes:
In all that time I've never thrown up or had to walk the bike. The Bicycle Tour of Colorado typically attracts 1200-1500 cyclists, many of whom come from lower elevations. If you're in shape, and stay hydrated, it's not that difficult to get up and over the Rockies. Perhaps your issues with climbing at elevation are more due to your smoking than you realize (or care to admit). |
Originally Posted by SSP
Perhaps your issues with climbing at elevation are more due to your smoking than you realize (or care to admit).
My issues? Twasn't me doing the walking that you seem to think never happens. Oh that's right, he was a figment of my imagination. Let us know when you want to pay a visit to the real world where everyone isn't a cycling god. :rolleyes: |
Chipcom - It's a lost fight waging battle against someone who refuses to acknowledge the possibility that a contrary viewpoint might have a shred of truth to it.
You're wasting your time with this argument; no one is going to gain anything from it. |
Originally Posted by chipcom
I pull into the lot this morning and guess who is parked there again, getting his bike ready to ride? ;)
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Originally Posted by chipcom
He told me to just go ahead...'I'm training, so I'll catch up to you, but I won't slow down to ride with you'. M'kay fine, l8r dude.
(Is this where I'm supposed to dial it up to 400 watts?). Yes, I admit it, I wanted to make him hurt...and he did, he blew up and ended up walking the bike up the last 100 feet or so. ;) |
So if I take up smoking that will make me a better cyclist? (Kidding:p ) This thread was initally very entertaining but as is often the case here on BF someone with an opposing POV will not let something they don't agree with go. Oh well, it is still more entertaining than work!
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Originally Posted by chipcom
I pull into the lot this morning and guess who is parked there again, getting his bike ready to ride? This time he comes over to me as I'm putting my saddlebag and light on the bike.
... Yes folks, by the time he got there, I was once again up on the porch, waving to him as I had a smoke. He waved back this time. I think I might have a riding partner for the morning commute for awhile....should I charge a coaching fee? ;) This dude is way too competitive. Yea, for people like that, I ride their wheel, till they're just about to blow up..then I blast past them and ensure that they don't catch up. |
Originally Posted by vrkelley
Arriving late to this thread...
This dude is way too competitive. Yea, for people like that, I ride their wheel, till they're just about to blow up..then I blast past them and ensure that they don't catch up. Supposed to rain tomorrow and turn to snow by next week, so I doubt he'll be out for his 'training' ride again until the weather breaks again, which could be like May! |
Originally Posted by fender1
So if I take up smoking that will make me a better cyclist? (Kidding:p )
I think TdF stands for "To da Fridge!" in their cases.:D |
Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
I think TdF stands for "To da Fridge!" in their cases.:D
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
If that was the case, I know some people here at work that should be repeat TdF winners.
I think TdF stands for "To da Fridge!" in their cases.:D |
Originally Posted by max-a-mill
nice! you should really tell your firend your beating him cause his bike is too heavy... seewhat sorts of expensive bits of unobtainium he starts piling on the bike to make it faster... ;)
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Gawd, I hope they never ban chasing women!
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nice story, but i gotta ask....what the heck is this guy "training" for?
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Originally Posted by vinnydelnegro
nice story, but i gotta ask....what the heck is this guy "training" for?
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Originally Posted by chipcom
But I guess freedom and all that stuff only applies to the majority. :
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I gotta buy some cigarettes and matches.
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Originally Posted by squeakywheel
I gotta buy some cigarettes and matches.
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yeah hang'n out, smoke'n and wave'n is the topper. Man I thought I was brutal to the whipper-snappers. Some good beat-down techniques on this thread :beer:
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Originally Posted by chipcom
I had already parked my bike at the office and was enjoying a smoke on the porch when he rode by...I waved of course.
Originally Posted by jyossarian
That's the funniest part. The only thing that would've made it better was if you were riding the SS w/ the loud-ass studs.
Oh man, I thought you were going to fire up a smoke during the climb. I'm picturing you "coaching" him on the climb through a cigarette dangling in your mouth. Maybe tomorrow. |
Originally Posted by newbojeff
:roflmao:
Oh man, I thought you were going to fire up a smoke during the climb. I'm picturing you "coaching" him on the climb through a cigarette dangling in your mouth. Maybe tomorrow. It's been raining since last night, so as I suspected he wasn't there this morning. |
Originally Posted by newbojeff
:roflmao:
Oh man, I thought you were going to fire up a smoke during the climb. I'm picturing you "coaching" him on the climb through a cigarette dangling in your mouth. Maybe tomorrow. |
My only disappointment is that it sounds like you had one empty hand in which there should have been a
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Yeah, have a smoke dangling from your lip. Then while he's trudging up the hill, give him a push and say, "Atta boy."
He'd part out his bike that night and take up knitting. |
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