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02-20-23, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by t2p
I‘m especially wary of tough small women on bikes
nice as can be - but can pound you into the
ground when they hop on the bike
nice as can be - but can pound you into the
ground when they hop on the bike
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02-21-23, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Tommorow is Mardi Gras. Do uou
1. Drink more to celebrate, or
2. Use it as an excuse to fast and loose weight during Lent?
Discuss.
1. Drink more to celebrate, or
2. Use it as an excuse to fast and loose weight during Lent?
Discuss.
We fast on Friday and generally have some sort of fish for dinner. Not sure if we will go to Mass tomorrow- our parish priest has sort of gone off of the rails and half of the stuff he says during his homilies sound like they came right out of some misinformation Facebook post
02-21-23, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Back in the day, a bike with a double and 5 gear cassette was called a "ten speed."
Now a bike with a double and 12 gear cassette is a "12 speed." Why isn't it called a "24 speed"? That would be more accurate.
Now a bike with a double and 12 gear cassette is a "12 speed." Why isn't it called a "24 speed"? That would be more accurate.
Stop thinking. It does nobody any good.
02-21-23, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ummed
Do you know something we don’t know?
02-21-23, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by t2p
I‘m especially wary of tough small women on bikes
nice as can be - but can pound you into the ground when they hop on the bike
nice as can be - but can pound you into the ground when they hop on the bike
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Keep the chain tight!
02-21-23, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Do you know something we don’t know?
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02-21-23, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ummed
Originally Posted by bampilot06
Do you know something we don’t know?
Can anyone solve the mystery?
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Addiction is all about class.
02-21-23, 07:19 AM
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For a minute I thought Tuetonned was LAJ.
02-21-23, 07:21 AM
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More evidence that I am too fat for this sport.
But I am skinnier now than I was last year
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02-21-23, 07:23 AM
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Looks like bampilot06 is built for the track.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
02-21-23, 07:27 AM
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that black Cervelo is sweet ; wow seat stays are super thin
02-21-23, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by t2p
that black Cervelo is sweet ; wow seat stays are super thin
I no longer have that bike.
02-21-23, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Looks like bampilot06 is built for the track.
As in fixed gear velodrome? or as in running. Bam doesn’t run.
02-21-23, 07:30 AM
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just realized on the last picture you can see my daughter in the background.
02-21-23, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I don't need a special day to be fat.
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02-21-23, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Today is Fat Tuesday. Tomorrow is batten down the hatches.
But nope, oatmeal for breakfast again :yawn:
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02-21-23, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by t2p
that black Cervelo is sweet ; wow seat stays are super thin
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02-21-23, 07:58 AM
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Some C40 video from the other Ineos team. I just can't get over these things.
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02-21-23, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
As in fixed gear velodrome? or as in running. Bam doesn’t run.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
02-21-23, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
But I am skinnier now than I was last year
02-21-23, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Yes, velodrome.
Never gave it any thought. I know there is one in Charlotte and Philly, not sure where the closest one is too me.
I wouldn’t mind a Fixie.
02-21-23, 08:17 AM
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Quordle remains more fun than Wordle.
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02-21-23, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I have over 50# on her and hills that she doesn't even notice has me shifting down a couple gears. She gains a hundred feet on me without trying. I spend the whole ride playing catch up and then she expects me to take my turn pulling.
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02-21-23, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Quordle remains more fun than Wordle.
02-21-23, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I was wondering if any relationship to dearly departed (banned) umd but I am thinking that is not for sure.
Can anyone solve the mystery?
Can anyone solve the mystery?
