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Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 19625769)
Won't be instigated from this quarter. I am an irascible creature when it comes to some matters, but not this one.
Btw ... did you and/or Mr. H race boats? Can't recall if you've mentioned. Just curious; I was a serious and successful competitor (only sport I was ever any good at) in my otherwise misspent youth. For you cyclists, cruising is the touring of the boating world. We are members of a big racing club though. We put on races for all size boats, from dinghies to 70 ft big open ocean boats. We've volunteered on our club's Race Committee but my bike racing has pretty much taken the place of that nowadays. Our club probably hosts 8 or so regattas each year, plus a Wednesday night race series in the summer. The racing people really infuse a great vibe to the club. They value skilled smart sailors, regardless of racing status or financial status- haha they just see everybody else as potential crew. :) |
Originally Posted by Ramona_W
(Post 19625811)
Until he walks outside one morning and the heat causes him to burst into flames.
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Originally Posted by Jadesfire
(Post 19625473)
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Got myself a KOM today. I don't think that the fact that it was on a group ride and that I didn't take a single pull on that section take anything away from my achievemnt.
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Originally Posted by PepeM
(Post 19625942)
Got myself a KOM today. I don't think that the fact that it was on a group ride and that I didn't take a single pull on that section take anything away from my achievemnt.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19625957)
Ride flagged.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19625957)
Ride flagged.
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Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 19625771)
No idea what that was/is. Had a look ... No.
'Covfefe' OK for Words With Friends You should do one of those petitions of academics demanding that covfefe not be granted word status. |
Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 19625998)
I ask because it's admitting new words without going through the proper coinage process, methinks.
'Covfefe' OK for Words With Friends You should do one of those petitions of academics demanding that covfefe not be granted word status. |
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
(Post 19625183)
Sweet parts on the new BMC TeamMachine! :)
teammachine SLR02 ONE ? Road ? BMC Switzerland http://www.bmc-switzerland.com/filea...fc97019c35.png I absolutely adore my BMC SLR02, its more bike than I ever have or will deserve to push. However, this scheme is hideous, and what is with covering all the parts like they are naughty. |
Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19625720)
Before I was a cyclist, my husband & I were sailors. We have a sailboat that we use to take weekend trips, mostly to Catalina Island, which is around 30 miles from our home port of Marina Del Rey. I specifically bought the mountain bike to ride on Catalina, because I found that I didn't want to go off on sail trips any more, the part of the island we go to had no paved roads. Now order has been restored to our world, the sail trips are back on because I can roam all over the island on the mountain bike.
In the 1920s, a western was filmed on the island and buffalo were brought over for the movie and then abandonded. Now the herd is managed but it's existence is a little controversial because it's a non-native animal and the ecosystem is fragile, there's very little water on the island. But the buffalo are somewhat iconic now, so the herd persists. You rarely see buffalo when you visit one of the two towns on the island, they occasionally wander close to town. But now that I ride into the interior, I see them all the time. It's still cool to me. The other A list animal is the Catalina Island fox. It's around the size of a housecat and they are coming back from the verge of extinction. It used to be rare to see them but now I see them maybe 50% of the time I ride. The kits were being killed by Golden eagles, they are non-native and had to be displaced for the foxes to have a chance. I believe they are getting rid of the Golden eagles and replacing them with native Bald eagles (I guess they don't bother the fox?). Anyway, if you like long climbing rides with few signs of civilization, Catalina Island can't be beat. Thanks, interesting story and background, beautiful btw:thumb: |
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
(Post 19626010)
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19625755)
I sense an impending Battle of the Badgers.
At my age and condition can't afford to fight: Make love not war! Fighting speeds up aging... if you're a BADGER
Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 19624946)
Who IS this imposter ... this faux badger?;)
Check out my avatar, and don't make me bring up the fact that your provincial bird is the loon:)
Originally Posted by RPK79
(Post 19624969)
IDK, but with that last comment calling culvers average at best they're clearly not really from Wisconsin.
I'm odd, kids and wife went to Culver's tonight, didn't even ask me to go....I wouldn't have minded a custard:mad: |
We have a Culver's down the street, but LAJ's resolve remains strong. Custard? Curds? WTF?
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We raced at the fairgrounds in West Allis, in the Badgerland 100. It was hot and humid, and I was happy there was a shower in the infield. Getting racing fuel dumped on me was pretty bad, but at least I got the L/R wheel on before that happened. Not sure if the brakes were hot enough to ignite, but I was happy not to find out.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 19626079)
I'm worried about you.
NSFW language warning. |
Originally Posted by f4rrest
(Post 19623671)
I rode on Mars today.
Looking up the final switchbacks at 12500 ft. I was ready to quit but ultimately made it. http://i.imgur.com/vZxT9N6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DJom1Eu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3P7jQk4.jpg |
Might have to go check out these guys and their manly beers tomorrow. Holy moly, them's some strong beers.
9) Nefarious Dark Belgian Quad (ABV= 9.2/IBUs= 32) A little darker and a little more raisins and more dark malts. This blend of European malts combines to form a rich but smooth dark ale fermented with Belgian Yeast. 10) Czech Your Mind Imperial Pilsner * (ABV= 9.2 / IBUs= 28) Dominated by Pilsner malt w/ a dash of Vienna, & enough IBU’s to balance it out and keep it in the Pilsner theme. Brewed for maximum fermentablility to keep it from being sweet. 11) N’erotic Belgian Strong Ale (ABV= 10.2 / IBUs= 28) Our Belgian ale from the trippel family. Smooth, malty and higher alcohol than you’d think when you drink it. 12) Erin Go Bock (Aged) * (ABV= 7.5/ IBUs= 28) Brewed with British Specialty malts, Continental base malt & Tettnang hops, plus some Special B malt. We bring you this cross between an Irish Red & traditional Bock. Nice and caramelly, but clean. 13) Satan’s Gut Imperial Stout (ABV= 8.0/ IBUs= 60.123) Brewed with Smoke malts as such: Beechwood, Cheery & Beechwood malts. We then added some roasted Poblano, Jalapeno, Fresno and Ancho peppers. 14) Kaiserlich Dunkleweiss (ABV= 7.0 / IBUs= 22) A dark wheat beer with lots of flavor and 7% alcohol. This beer lives up to its name Kaiserlich, German for Imperial. 15) Hanging Belay Imperial IPA ( ABV= 9.0 / IBUs=101) With a malt bill featuring light crystal malts, a hint of Honey, and Chocolate malts, this IPA is highlighted by Simcoe and Cascade hops. |
Originally Posted by SwtBadger
(Post 19626049)
I absolutely adore my BMC SLR02, its more bike than I ever have or will deserve to push. However, this scheme is hideous, and what is with covering all the parts like they are naughty.
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Originally Posted by jtaylor996
(Post 19625273)
I think I found a used riding mower. For the wife, of course. Anybody know anything about 20 year old John Deere mowers?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 19625503)
Do you consider Words With Friends to be an authority on language?
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I actually look forward to this Hammer Series thing. Live on GCN's Youtube channel in two hours, for anyone interested.
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Originally Posted by raisinberry777
(Post 19626203)
There's an NDA on the new Ultegra R8000 group until June 8th, so they'll update those pics then.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19625856)
Nope. We are chill cruiser types.
For you cyclists, cruising is the touring of the boating world. We are members of a big racing club though. We put on races for all size boats, from dinghies to 70 ft big open ocean boats. We've volunteered on our club's Race Committee but my bike racing has pretty much taken the place of that nowadays. Our club probably hosts 8 or so regattas each year, plus a Wednesday night race series in the summer. The racing people really infuse a great vibe to the club. They value skilled smart sailors, regardless of racing status or financial status- haha they just see everybody else as potential crew. :) |
Originally Posted by Rowan
(Post 19626347)
Do I know you in real life? :)
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