Climbing has become my “thing”.
12-07-22, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by davester
Wow, kudos to you for embarking on such an adventure. I've dreamed of such a thing, though more likely in southern France since I don't speak Italian. The wife would be unlikely to agree to it though.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
12-07-22, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
I hear French ladies are very sophisticated
12-13-22, 05:55 PM
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Since my college days I have used steep hills to get a good workout in a shorter period of time. I can get my heart rate up and keep it up easily on a grade and no issues with wind when grinding up a hill.
12-15-22, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomm Willians
Chainring is 42, cassette is 52, riding on 32c Michelin Power Roads
40 and 50
