I did the same distance today as Lance did in the TT
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I did the same distance today as Lance did in the TT
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
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Unfortunately, it's pushing yourself that last 10% to match his speed that'll do you in...
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
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so u rode 30 miles, was it in france on the same track?same size hills? did you ride 2800 miles in the last 3 weeks? ya, didnt think so
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Hmm, I've done 33 so far today, but it took about 2.5 hours. Whatever. I'm going to get more later...
Last time I checked, I was in 14th on the activebody.org TDF challenge. Not much over 23% of what the TDF riders do, but I'm a drunk riding around on a track bike...
Last time I checked, I was in 14th on the activebody.org TDF challenge. Not much over 23% of what the TDF riders do, but I'm a drunk riding around on a track bike...
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Mine was 40 miles today in 2.5 hours. Still no Rasmussen.
Calorie counter says that's 2900 calories for me. ...I'm hungry.
Calorie counter says that's 2900 calories for me. ...I'm hungry.
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Great job! It's like you just had to know what kind of comparative time you would have with Lance.
Since you were riding in traffic I suppose you deserve a jersey. Congratulations!
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Originally Posted by toomyus
so u rode 30 miles, was it in france on the same track?same size hills? did you ride 2800 miles in the last 3 weeks? ya, didnt think so
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Then I remember crazed fans in the middle of the street waving thunder sticks and throwing water at them, team cars passing within inches of their pedals, traffic purposely riding right next to you, and don't forget naked people running with flags. On my rides, I feel safer when cars are in front of me rather than behind. Also, I don't like accidents or naked people running with flags.
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Originally Posted by patrick07
That's the same logic I use! I think about how lucky they've got it to have roads clear of traffic and police ******* through the middle of town. Slackers!!
Then I remember crazed fans in the middle of the street waving thunder sticks and throwing water at them, team cars passing within inches of their pedals, traffic purposely riding right next to you, and don't forget naked people running with flags. On my rides, I feel safer when cars are in front of me rather than behind. Also, I don't like accidents or naked people running with flags.
Then I remember crazed fans in the middle of the street waving thunder sticks and throwing water at them, team cars passing within inches of their pedals, traffic purposely riding right next to you, and don't forget naked people running with flags. On my rides, I feel safer when cars are in front of me rather than behind. Also, I don't like accidents or naked people running with flags.
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
Took me 1:59.
Congrats on your time.
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I'd like some clear roads too. Getting hit by a van sucks. Trust me on that one, walked away without broken bones, plenty of road rash though. Nice time, we can't all be absolute machines like the pros.
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Originally Posted by toomyus
so u rode 30 miles, was it in france on the same track?same size hills? did you ride 2800 miles in the last 3 weeks? ya, didnt think so
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Originally Posted by toomyus
so u rode 30 miles, was it in france on the same track?same size hills? did you ride 2800 miles in the last 3 weeks? ya, didnt think so
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Good job, Hipcycler!
Our local bike club holds a "Tour de Fluff" during the 3 weeks of the TdF. Keeping in mind that most of our members are 50+, we aim for at least 10% of the daily mileage of the tour and at least 25% of the speed. Therefore we are doing the "fluff" mileage while the riders in TdF are doing the hard work.
Since many of our members are still working (not retired yet) and have differing schedules, we usually don't ride together, so no peloton. The real goal is to ride every day that the TdF riders are on the road. Gives one an appreciation for the dedication to the sport.
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Very similar here... Except I pulled slightly ahead of Hip at the second chek point at 44 KMS @ 1:33, but then home showed up between there and the finish and the allure of food was too much ... twas hilly.. But since Hip finshed the course he gets the stage win ...
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Took him 1:12
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
Took me 1:59.
But he didn't have to stop all those times for traffic!
-rOOster-
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Good work. Saturday morning I did 26 in 1:49 but that was in the dark with a headlight! You see, hip, it's a really fine line that separates us from the elite.
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funny. i did the same thing saturday morning. when i got back i watched the rest of the itt and then compared times. by my calculation, just about any guy who did the itt that day - including rasmussen - could have met me at my house, given me an hour's head start, then read the newspaper, had some coffee, smoked a cigarette, and then STILL beat me back by a comfortable margin....
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Originally Posted by toomyus
so u rode 30 miles, was it in france on the same track?same size hills? did you ride 2800 miles in the last 3 weeks? ya, didnt think so
Those TDF guys only did a TT yesterday? What wussies. I, in the other hand, mashed-out 40 miles over grueling Massachusetts terrain on a bike that's only partially carbon and equipped w/ a lowly Ultegra gruppo --- I'm the man!
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