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02-21-23, 12:32 PM
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02-21-23, 12:35 PM
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serious cyclist
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02-21-23, 12:45 PM
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02-21-23, 12:53 PM
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How about a Porsche sponsored video of the day:
https://silodrome.com/2022-east-afri...lly-ken-block/
https://silodrome.com/2022-east-afri...lly-ken-block/
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02-21-23, 01:42 PM
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ran into some old road riding buds this past weekend - they had recently returned from off-road riding
most now riding off-road only - including a couple guys that were barely into off-road riding at one point
saw some neat bikes - including Ibis, Santa Cruz, Scott, Pivot
the Ibis was prob my fav - the lightest in the group ... although it prob had less (susp) travel than the other bikes ... I realized Pivot was an expensive bike - but not *that* expensive
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02-21-23, 02:46 PM
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In my experience, it depends on the kind of rider you are. As someone whose best weapon was sprinting, 95% of a crit for me was doing as little as possible while keeping myself in position to get where I wanted to be when it was time to launch. My happy place was surfing in the top 25% of the group, and paying close attention to what was happening. Lollygagging at the back was too risky to get trapped behind a crash or split in the group. Understanding when it was time to burn a match, and when to be patient, was part of the game. Constantly trying to get off the front was never my tactic, but I had to be wary of breaks that might have the power to stay away and take away my best chance to win. Having strong teammates is helpful.
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02-21-23, 03:08 PM
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02-21-23, 03:18 PM
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02-21-23, 03:33 PM
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02-21-23, 03:42 PM
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So had my physical today. Blood pressure was excellent. 44 rhr . My weight remains the same even though I am physically smaller than before.
The big shocker was that I will be getting a new Dr. Mines going to be leaving. He had a stroke. At work while working. He's only 63. Weekend him on the right side pretty good. His blood pressure was super high. He is only working 7 hours a week currently. Split between 2 days. Glad I got to say goodbye and thank him for his time.
The big shocker was that I will be getting a new Dr. Mines going to be leaving. He had a stroke. At work while working. He's only 63. Weekend him on the right side pretty good. His blood pressure was super high. He is only working 7 hours a week currently. Split between 2 days. Glad I got to say goodbye and thank him for his time.
02-21-23, 03:43 PM
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02-21-23, 04:12 PM
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I know doctors work crazy hours, I just always found it ironic that some of the doctors I had in the past, their health always looked questionable.
02-21-23, 04:35 PM
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02-21-23, 04:36 PM
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02-21-23, 04:59 PM
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02-21-23, 05:05 PM
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02-21-23, 05:15 PM
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Sunday, I joined a gravel bike group ride for a very challenging romp through some roads and trails that I haven't ridden before. The climbs included some extended sections that pushed my hard against my redline multiple times. It hurt. The group was about 40 riders, and my current fitness put me somewhere in the middle-ish of the pack. This was one of the toughest rides I've done in a long time. The 5-mile-long fire road descent was pretty exciting due to occasional loose conditions, rain ruts, and steep grades, but it was really fun. I wish I had taken a few more pics.
From Gold Creek Rd, looking towards Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, where our descent took us to later.
From Gold Creek Rd, looking towards Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, where our descent took us to later.
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02-21-23, 05:16 PM
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02-21-23, 05:20 PM
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Fat n slow
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So had my physical today. Blood pressure was excellent. 44 rhr . My weight remains the same even though I am physically smaller than before.
The big shocker was that I will be getting a new Dr. Mines going to be leaving. He had a stroke. At work while working. He's only 63. Weekend him on the right side pretty good. His blood pressure was super high. He is only working 7 hours a week currently. Split between 2 days. Glad I got to say goodbye and thank him for his time.
The big shocker was that I will be getting a new Dr. Mines going to be leaving. He had a stroke. At work while working. He's only 63. Weekend him on the right side pretty good. His blood pressure was super high. He is only working 7 hours a week currently. Split between 2 days. Glad I got to say goodbye and thank him for his time.
02-21-23, 05:21 PM
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Sunday, I joined a gravel bike group ride for a very challenging romp through some roads and trails that I haven't ridden before. The climbs included some extended sections that pushed my hard against my redline multiple times. It hurt. The group was about 40 riders, and my current fitness put me somewhere in the middle-ish of the pack. This was one of the toughest rides I've done in a long time. The 5-mile-long fire road descent was pretty exciting due to occasional loose conditions, rain ruts, and steep grades, but it was really fun. I wish I had taken a few more pics.
From Gold Creek Rd, looking towards Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, where our descent took us to later.
From Gold Creek Rd, looking towards Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, where our descent took us to later.
02-21-23, 05:22 PM
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it is very windy here today. went for a 1.5hr ride from the office and had some very questionable moments with extremely gusty winds.
this guy is not going to be happy to come back to his car.
but i got a few segment PRs, heh. cheating.
this guy is not going to be happy to come back to his car.
but i got a few segment PRs, heh. cheating.
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02-21-23, 05:22 PM
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Good news. Emonda fork appears to be in tact.
Throwing 2 new spokes on and straightening the wheel.
Bad news. Took the Madone in as well for the chain kink. I couldn’t get it out myself. While the mad scientist was getting that squared away he noticed my brakes suck. I just assumed that was the sram.
Nope, brake pads are toast.
grumble, Sram pads do not last as long as shimano.
Put new pads in, and noticed my head set index’s straight. He has the same bike as me, and his nor any other madone has done this. It has done that since forever. I though it was a madone thing.
Anyways, that is getting checked out. I can’t imagine what would cause that, also strange if it’s not supposed to happen that it does happen perfectly straight.
Trek 5200? I tried to bring that in too, but could only fit 2 bikes in the mini van. He doesn’t think the chain ring is causing the skipping. Most likely cable tension, I guess that’s good news.
Throwing 2 new spokes on and straightening the wheel.
Bad news. Took the Madone in as well for the chain kink. I couldn’t get it out myself. While the mad scientist was getting that squared away he noticed my brakes suck. I just assumed that was the sram.
Nope, brake pads are toast.
grumble, Sram pads do not last as long as shimano.
Put new pads in, and noticed my head set index’s straight. He has the same bike as me, and his nor any other madone has done this. It has done that since forever. I though it was a madone thing.
Anyways, that is getting checked out. I can’t imagine what would cause that, also strange if it’s not supposed to happen that it does happen perfectly straight.
Trek 5200? I tried to bring that in too, but could only fit 2 bikes in the mini van. He doesn’t think the chain ring is causing the skipping. Most likely cable tension, I guess that’s good news.
02-21-23, 05:23 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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One of the things I hate about being over 50 is the number of times you hear the conversation that goes "Hey, do you remember [insert name here]? He was about our age. He just dropped dead of [insert fatal, age-related disease here]"
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02-21-23, 05:27 PM
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I was getting blown around so much DRIVING, I can't imagine taking a bike out in this.
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02-21-23, 05:28 PM
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The guy on the left with red sleeves passed away 4 years ago. I had known him for 30 years.
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