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05-02-18, 03:27 PM
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I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't know that. That's a feature I don't think many people use, relying instead on the @mention feature.
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05-02-18, 03:31 PM
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05-02-18, 03:34 PM
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So, yet more deceit from . . . you know . . . that guy?
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05-02-18, 04:38 PM
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We're trying to plan a trip to CO for June. We'd like to rent a house in Estes Park, as we love that area, but $$$. Any other suggestions?
My wife said Grand Lake is cheap, but I remember going there on my last CO trip, and it's kinda dinky. Also like 90 minutes from Estes.
My wife said Grand Lake is cheap, but I remember going there on my last CO trip, and it's kinda dinky. Also like 90 minutes from Estes.
05-02-18, 05:08 PM
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smelling the roses
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05-02-18, 05:46 PM
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05-02-18, 06:03 PM
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Just finished a little upgrade on the Habanero. Reynolds wheels installed. Swapped out 105 crank for Ultegra. Took it around the block and feels a bit stiff but too early for conclusions.
I have a pic on my device but upload failed. Phooey.
I have a pic on my device but upload failed. Phooey.
05-02-18, 06:04 PM
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05-02-18, 06:08 PM
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But the whole thing is a tangled mess so who knows what really was agreed upon?
05-02-18, 06:24 PM
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One of the guys took his GoPro today. Here is a short video from the ride:
https://gopro.com/v/pkVZRkJDnzOG
https://gopro.com/v/pkVZRkJDnzOG
05-02-18, 07:17 PM
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05-02-18, 07:23 PM
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05-02-18, 07:29 PM
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You know, Stoney was correct the other day, it is exceptionally quiet around here lately, and not just this thread either.
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05-02-18, 07:33 PM
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05-02-18, 07:34 PM
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05-02-18, 08:09 PM
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Can a doctor disclose that X is a patient without authorization?
One of the guys took his GoPro today. Here is a short video from the ride:
https://gopro.com/v/pkVZRkJDnzOG
https://gopro.com/v/pkVZRkJDnzOG
Pretty loose pace line. You need to whip it into order to maximize drafting/average speed.
05-02-18, 08:14 PM
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I'm no Colorado expert, but you can probably find affordable accommodations in Limon.
05-02-18, 08:46 PM
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05-02-18, 09:15 PM
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Maybe even not-spring weather is indeed better than the new format/downgrade...
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05-02-18, 09:17 PM
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@Heathpack is human. She just rides like a machine.
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05-02-18, 09:29 PM
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So holy COW was Colorado ever amazing. I had probably the best time on a bike in my entire life. As you may be aware, there is not really anything resembling a sustained climb in Texas. As you might also remember, I am massively out of shape and overweight. So when my friend asked me if I wanted to do any climbing I said, "Is there anything like a 'mini' climb?" He took me to Lefthand Canyon Drive which is a beautiful road that runs along a stream. 90% of the road was pristine with a good shoulder. There were sketchy bits of gravel at the top and I nearly ate it on one of them when the rear wheel slid out while standing on the pedals. He basically said "Ok, we can keep on going. If you want to turn around at any point, let me know," and graciously rode probably the slowest pace he's ever done up that climb.
So we get to Jamestown at the "top" (it does go further, but that was enough for me) and I've never worked that hard on a bike or felt more accomplished. I was straight up more than 2 times slower than the KOM, but it's a real deal category 2 climb. I couldn't believe the elevation profile when I put my ride up on Strava. I hope I can make it back in the fall after I lose some weight. I want to give it another crack.
What I discovered about climbing was that some climbs are actually not that scary if the grade is constant and steady. You just fall into your pace and grind it out. I was on the last 2-3 gears the whole time and my heart was working hard, but I was able to ride the whole thing without stopping. It also helps that my Garmin was in my back pocket, so I couldn't obsess/dismay over numbers.
Equally as fun was descending. It just kept going and going and all I could think was 1) this is FUN and 2) did I really climb all this way?
https://www.strava.com/activities/1541730282/overview
So we get to Jamestown at the "top" (it does go further, but that was enough for me) and I've never worked that hard on a bike or felt more accomplished. I was straight up more than 2 times slower than the KOM, but it's a real deal category 2 climb. I couldn't believe the elevation profile when I put my ride up on Strava. I hope I can make it back in the fall after I lose some weight. I want to give it another crack.
What I discovered about climbing was that some climbs are actually not that scary if the grade is constant and steady. You just fall into your pace and grind it out. I was on the last 2-3 gears the whole time and my heart was working hard, but I was able to ride the whole thing without stopping. It also helps that my Garmin was in my back pocket, so I couldn't obsess/dismay over numbers.
Equally as fun was descending. It just kept going and going and all I could think was 1) this is FUN and 2) did I really climb all this way?
https://www.strava.com/activities/1541730282/overview
05-02-18, 09:39 PM
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So...Talked to the owner of the shop who built my wheel with the now-cracked CK hub. Five year warranty, which may have expired. He's going to take some photos and send them to CK and see what they say, but he didn't sound optimistic. As I mentioned before, they can be *****. One option he mentioned was a White Industries in red. I really don't want to go down the Frankenbike road. Even if no one else would notice the difference, I would. 
05-02-18, 09:47 PM
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05-02-18, 09:50 PM
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