Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 19335220)

Can't remember if I've trotted out my only cool sports story before, but I tackled the late, great Sean Taylor of Redskins and UM fame when I was in HS. Took about 15 yards and 2 other people before he actually hit the ground, but I got a tackle in the stats line :o. His team beat us 55-14 or something like that, though, and went on to win the state title.

If I have kids that want to play FB in the future, I'm not sure I'd let them. I played offensive tackle and defensive end and didn't miss an offensive snap for 3 straight years, but I was lucky. Most of the backs or WRs or QBs and LBs on our team had concussions or serious injuries at various points. I don't think I'd willingly expose my children to those same risks.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 19334985)

Nobody is better than the Patriots. Love em or hate em, they are the best.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19335176)

We'll I'm still hoping the pats lose.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 19334913)

Oh, for the Zwift users- They released the "Volcano" route yesterday for Watopia. Nice to have additional options, although I couldn't figure out where the timed lap of the new section starts/ends.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19334830)

I have Morning Express on in the morning while lifting, and that was advertised enough that I had to check it out. I didn't see power as an option, for one thing, and the subscription plan also surprised me. As you say, an open mind, and if it helps folks get on the bike and get to it, it will serve its purpose.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19335263)

Oh and I did wind up getting the Bose QC35ss, mostly because they were closer and cheaper than the Sony MZR1000s. And holy crap are they nice. Sweet sweet silence, or close enough.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 19335298)

I had BT noise cancelling over-hear heaphones on my xmas list. The in-laws got me these-

Deep Bass Headphones with Bluetooth & NFC | MDR-XB950BT | Sony US

Not noise canceling and they have way too much bass when you activate the "booster", but the sound quality is nice enough (keeping in mind that it's bluetooth) and so long as you're not just sitting there with nothing playing, ambient noise is never an issue so the active noise cancellation seems a little superfluous. Battery seems to last ages too.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 19334927)

Don't let her. Waste of money. Get a Wahoo Kickr Snap or equivalent and use Zwift, she and you will have a lot more fun.
I'm baffled as to why someone would spend 2000 dollars for an object that can only be used indoors. Better to have a decent bike and use it on a trainer.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19335211)

Football? Or soccer?

Originally Posted by PepeM (Post 19335216)

Remember that old, rusty frame that was gifted to me? Well, it is almost ready and I am planning to ride the crap out of it this weekend.

http://i.imgur.com/JVNh56t.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ctrhQQJ.jpg

Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 19335333)

She has a decent bike. A 2009 Cervelo S2. And we have a smart KK Road Machine. And some rollers.

When the basement is done, I get a flat screen and Zwift. She gets the Peloton. I'm really in no position to tell her what bike schwag she can buy.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19335225)

:thumb:

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19335351)

Chapeau! :thumb:

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19335330)

Interesting. Well, maybe next time, but I did want the NC. Noises are really, really annoying, and these will be amazing for the flight to Kona. Along with Valium.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19335374)

Awesome and truer words were never spoken.

I have resisted the Zwift thing simply because I don't think the trainer should be fun, or the room comfortable. Old school thinking, but there's a mental aspect to bikes that has to be addressed, and that's one way I worked on it. Once one decides that riding away is perhaps the only way to get a decent finish, you need that voice in your head to be good.

The flat screen is a no-brainer though.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19335365)

I have a nephew in JFL who suffered a fairly severe concussion this year and missed several days of school.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 19334913)

Oh, for the Zwift users- They released the "Volcano" route yesterday for Watopia. Nice to have additional options, although I couldn't figure out where the timed lap of the new section starts/ends.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19335198)

Football sucks and should be banned in the 41.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 19335444)

In bike news, my club team kicked someone off because of political rants on FB, and another guy is leaving because of "personal differences". I guess my quest to build a CAT 4 SUPER TEAM is on hold pending some new developments.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19335350)

You know what I mean, American football.

Originally Posted by mvnsnd (Post 19335420)

While I certainly understand your thoughts here, for me, Zwift adds enough motivation to keep going more than not having it and only looking at a number on a screen. The visual cues add enough distraction to push through, while at the same time being able to ride with others does put some fun into the non workout rides.

Your last sentence is the kicker though. Unless one pulls the Internet connection after starting, Zwift will always have other riders, so simulating a solo effort isn't easy.