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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19565756)
What does where you are have to do with 'murica?
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Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 19565794)
Se puede alquilar una? Esta seguro montar la bici por alla?
Sorry gang, but I am going to Spain in June and I need to practice. |
Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
(Post 19565817)
I carry my own portable equipment and beans.
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I'm thinking of ditching my Quarq and getting a smart trainer to do interval workouts.
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I generally am too. As I said earlier, I've never been to a hotel anywhere in the world where there is no drinkable coffee to be found in any of the establishnents on site. So I was taken by surprise.
And yes, I do enjoy chewing on the dregs if it comes to that. I'm convinced that whatever they are using here is not really coffee. A cup of Nescafe is more satisfying. |
Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19565707)
Call Garmin. Whenever I have an issue they just send me a replacement unit for free if they can't solve it over the phone. Its always something refurbished but it will look brand new.
The whole Stages power meter saga began for me with an out-of-warranty Edge 510 and they still replaced it. Garmin makes flaky products and lots of their help line people are clueless. But they are really good about replacing units for you at the drop of a hat. I will give them that. I went through 4-5 Edge 510s and eventually they upgraded me to an Edge 1000 for a nominal fee and they have since replaced the Edge 1000 because the on/off button broke. All for the original price of an Edge 510, plus something like $150 to upgrade to the Edge 1000. And ironically, there was never anything wrong with any of the 510s, it was the Stages PMs all along. In reality, I have had all those units, but the only true Garmin problem was the button on the Edge 1000. |
But hey. I'm on the beach in Cancun. The weather is beautiful. The food is good. I'm having a great time with my wife. And I'm a coffee addict. I have no one to blame but myself. Rant over.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19565707)
Call Garmin. Whenever I have an issue they just send me a replacement unit for free if they can't solve it over the phone. Its always something refurbished but it will look brand new.
The whole Stages power meter saga began for me with an out-of-warranty Edge 510 and they still replaced it. Garmin makes flaky products and lots of their help line people are clueless. But they are really good about replacing units for you at the drop of a hat. I will give them that. I went through 4-5 Edge 510s and eventually they upgraded me to an Edge 1000 for a nominal fee and they have since replaced the Edge 1000 because the on/off button broke. All for the original price of an Edge 510, plus something like $150 to upgrade to the Edge 1000. And ironically, there was never anything wrong with any of the 510s, it was the Stages PMs all along. In reality, I have had all those units, but the only true Garmin problem was the button on the Edge 1000. |
Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
(Post 19565902)
Maybe I should do that. My dman 910XT told me that Friday morning's run started around campus and meandered across random territory and roads and houses until I got nearly home. The only problem is I started at home and went north and then back. It completely whiffed, even after claiming to find satellites and then giving it a few more minutes while it seemed to have me moving while holding still.
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On the ride this morning, approaching a bridge to cross back over from St Paul to Minneapolis, I overtook a magnificently bearded fellow on a huge cargo trike (bike). His appearance and trike was ringing a bell and then figured it out and soft-pedaled to the next light to let him catch up.
"Are you Erik?" "Uhhhhhhh, yeah?" "Peacock Groove?" "Oh! Yeah!" "Sweet! Congrats on the show!" "Thanks - it's all so overwhelming, but I'll come to accept it sooner or later." At which point I was off and he wished me a good ride. Eric won the big prize at NAHBS this year with his Prince tribute bike. I may have posted a shot or two before, but they're worth seeing again - http://bicycletimesmag.com/wp-conten...ke-800x559.jpg Love the bottle bosses - https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-conten...-1-750x527.jpg https://gzmyu4ma9b-flywheel.netdna-s...me-bike-14.jpg Purple Rain lyrics on the rims - https://cdn-cyclingtips.pressidium.c...ve-feature.jpg |
Originally Posted by LAJ
(Post 19565270)
New sponsor on those guys, and each time I see them, I think of [MENTION=29415]BillyD[/MENTION]
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4187/3...e41d50ef_c.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...an52/Sadie.jpg |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19565878)
All of the Cancun hotels are filled with muricans.
Where do Americans go? Top 10 most visited cities outside the US - TODAY.com |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19565671)
Well I know what it is on airplanes which have the worst coffee in the entire universe. Tennis shoes! Yep, they make it out of ground up tennis shoes. I have it on good authority.
It could be just me, because after 43 yrs of smoking my smell and taste buds are damaged and have not healed since stopping, so I like everything strong and robust tasting. Subtle flavors don't have much chance here. |
If Sadie has it in her, we're good for 24 mph for a few hours. Maybe more if I could hang with the kids for the full race. :)
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Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 19565794)
Se puede alquilar una? Esta seguro montar la bici por alla?
Sorry gang, but I am going to Spain in June and I need to practice. |
Originally Posted by LAJ
(Post 19565967)
The hate is strong enough that perhaps Cancun isn't the best destination for one with your outlook.
Where do Americans go? Top 10 most visited cities outside the US - TODAY.com Are you offended by my outlook? |
Originally Posted by Herbie53
(Post 19565830)
After a couple weeks cycling and drinking my coffee from tiny cups in Spain I was really craving a large coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
So there is that.
Originally Posted by rjones28
(Post 19565839)
We run on Dunkin.
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Originally Posted by LAJ
(Post 19565967)
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And, to me, Dunkin coffee is undrinkable. Se la vie.
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Originally Posted by BillyD
(Post 19566021)
Wow, I'm surprised to discover I've visited half of the destinations on that list so far. Look at me, world traveler (despite my wife's label as a stick-in-the-mud). :bday:
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New restaurant opening up near me. Called Naf Naf Grill. A brief search makes me think this is the Chipotle of Middle Eastern food.
Anyone have direct experience?? |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19566022)
And, to me, Dunkin coffee is undrinkable. Así es la vida.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19565997)
You are more perceptive than most. We've decided this will be our last trip to this area. My wife likes thectv, which we don't have at home. Sshe likes the spa. We mostly stay in the room, except to eat.
Are you offended by my outlook? Your prejudice against this country is pretty apparent, and you obviously made the change to remedy that situation. The continual harping gets old, and since you're not part of the solution anymore, the validity of your outlook is suspect. In my opinion. |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19566022)
And, to me, Dunkin coffee is undrinkable. Se la vie.
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Starbucks always seems to have that burnt taste to it. I understand it, and there's no way it would ever be able to be tasted behind all the other stuff folks mix it with. I'm guilty as well, because a mocha is A-OK in my book. I do like Caribou a lot better, as far as chains go.
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