Just hanging out shooting the bull
08-19-14, 11:44 AM
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I need speed
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Ok, so I've waited to post this news until I knew where I stood, which is actually not bad. Minor thing with an SUV Saturday morning. It went around me (green painted 'bike lane' in the middle of a narrow road) just before a small roundabout. I trusted the lack of signal, and slotted in behind the SUV, planning to go past as we exited the roundabout. It stopped, blocking the road curb-to-curb, for no apparent reason. Almost got myself stopped (locked both wheels), but not quite, clipped the bumper, and sadly put my hand out to take the fall. Broken radius. Driver didn't realize he had right of way, and stopped, in advance of where he needed to, to let other traffic in. The other drivers were asking "Why did you do that?!?". But, of course I should have left myself an out; just didn't realize the entire lane could be blocked. Dayam.
08-19-14, 02:13 PM
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As Ex pointed out to me, one more visit to the ER and I get a free CAT scan. I'll stop after that.
Hey, I'm alive, I didn't re-injure the shoulder, and I can ride. Life remains good.
Hey, I'm alive, I didn't re-injure the shoulder, and I can ride. Life remains good.
08-19-14, 02:17 PM
#8505
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Day-em! Does the free CAT scan come with upgrade points?
Heal well....again. This is gettin old.
Heal well....again. This is gettin old.
08-19-14, 02:32 PM
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I'm glad about all that. But if I may lapse into uncharacteristic seriousness, I think you should give some thought to chilling out. Racing is intrinsically dangerous, but running into the back of a SUV on a training ride...? Take care of yourself, man...
08-19-14, 02:59 PM
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08-20-14, 05:03 PM
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Idiot Emeritus
AzT..............<sigh>..............
If I didn't love you so much I'd yell at you. Tall Wife probably already has.
Heal fast, my friend.
If I didn't love you so much I'd yell at you. Tall Wife probably already has.
Heal fast, my friend.
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08-20-14, 05:43 PM
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Old & Getting Older Racer
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@AzTallRider, WFT?!?!?! I saw someone write something like, "Anything worth doing is worth doing in excess." Please get well quickly and please stay safe.
Please get well quickly and please stay safe.
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08-20-14, 07:20 PM
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@AzTallRider, WFT?!?!?! I saw someone write something like, "Anything worth doing is worth doing in excess." Please get well quickly and please stay safe.
Please get well quickly and please stay safe.
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Chuck
Demain, on roule!
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Chuck
Demain, on roule!
08-20-14, 07:35 PM
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Good point.. but perhaps a shallow victory as I didn't do it this year (something conflicted with the first one and then I broke my bike just before the last one). I did still manage to slice my finger open putting a guys chain back on for him when he stuffed it at the corner I was working.
TT's are dangerous.
TT's are dangerous.
08-20-14, 07:41 PM
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08-21-14, 11:09 AM
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Ok, so I've waited to post this news until I knew where I stood, which is actually not bad. Minor thing with an SUV Saturday morning. It went around me (green painted 'bike lane' in the middle of a narrow road) just before a small roundabout. I trusted the lack of signal, and slotted in behind the SUV, planning to go past as we exited the roundabout. It stopped, blocking the road curb-to-curb, for no apparent reason. Almost got myself stopped (locked both wheels), but not quite, clipped the bumper, and sadly put my hand out to take the fall. Broken radius. Driver didn't realize he had right of way, and stopped, in advance of where he needed to, to let other traffic in. The other drivers were asking "Why did you do that?!?". But, of course I should have left myself an out; just didn't realize the entire lane could be blocked. Dayam.
Heal up quickly!
08-22-14, 07:04 AM
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Thinking about doing the Ft. Hood Challenge age-graded championship in M60+. I emailed the RD and he expects 40ish racers in 60+. It'd be the biggest field I've raced in of guys my age - that's the main attraction for me. I wouldn't be eligible for any prizes since I'm not from Texas, but that probably wouldn't be an issue anyway.
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Demain, on roule!
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Demain, on roule!
08-22-14, 01:23 PM
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Thinking about doing the Ft. Hood Challenge age-graded championship in M60+. I emailed the RD and he expects 40ish racers in 60+. It'd be the biggest field I've raced in of guys my age - that's the main attraction for me. I wouldn't be eligible for any prizes since I'm not from Texas, but that probably wouldn't be an issue anyway.
08-22-14, 01:25 PM
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08-22-14, 02:30 PM
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So either he's going to be overpaid and underperform, or he was hired for his height to give the team some kind of visibility.
08-22-14, 02:43 PM
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^ I'm not a big fan of the 'pre-black' bar tape...
08-25-14, 09:04 PM
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Movin and Groovin.
Closed on the new digs Friday. Last few days have been wrapped in cardboard and bubble wrap. Take out menus. Hand trucking. Mrs. Ex in Vegas at a big business event. Selling surplus goods on CL. Big donation to a local teachers group. When the body gives out I check in here or go fiddle with the home sound system.
Got the IPod to hook into it. Listening to Naughty By Nature's "OPP" which samples from The J5's "ABC". Which always makes me think of this:
Closed on the new digs Friday. Last few days have been wrapped in cardboard and bubble wrap. Take out menus. Hand trucking. Mrs. Ex in Vegas at a big business event. Selling surplus goods on CL. Big donation to a local teachers group. When the body gives out I check in here or go fiddle with the home sound system.
Got the IPod to hook into it. Listening to Naughty By Nature's "OPP" which samples from The J5's "ABC". Which always makes me think of this:
08-29-14, 09:59 PM
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I get the cast replaced Tuesday. Going with pink, in honor of Cleave, and a friend who has survived breast cancer.
It's a pita riding with it, and I haven't done much.
It's a pita riding with it, and I haven't done much.
08-29-14, 10:32 PM
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Packed the trailer. Guys are coming tomorrow to load the truck. Sunday will be 8 hours up the Eastern Sierras.
Reading Hermes and AJ's reports has me itching for next year. Boxing up my closet realized this is the first year since 08 that I haven't won a state or nats jersey. Big Yellow Taxi sort of year.