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02-27-23, 07:12 PM
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02-27-23, 07:13 PM
#7352
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both my bikes are 58s but listening to what various people here are riding, i’m actually wondering if the 61 would have been the right size. all the online calculators return 58-61 depending on the methodology, and my fitter was happy with the result on bike. but i feel like it would be nice to stretch out more and my saddle is all the way back. and out of the saddle, the hub is way out front of the bars when i look down!
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02-27-23, 07:20 PM
#7354
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I have not been riding enough of late. Averaging one ride per week, and am quickly losing fitness at that rate, Tomorrow starts 4 months of t, th morning spanish classes, and I've been quite busy with other stuff even without that. If I can talk myself into shorter rides, it will be much easier to get out
02-27-23, 07:24 PM
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I got treated for irritable bowel syndrome today. Good to know what it was. Knowing this will also make it easier to get out. Eye surgery is next on the agenda. Very soon, I hope. i wanted to get a few medical things out of the way first. And now my plate is clear. Vamos a ver
02-27-23, 07:44 PM
#7356
VFL For Life
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Velo Vol UNG started making me some money, wonder if I should gamble on it hitting $10. I need it to pay off a little bit better to overcome the taxes on short term gains.
I did come to realize that UNG, being mostly futures contracts, is not a buy-and-hold type security. Short-term trading only.
02-27-23, 07:48 PM
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02-27-23, 07:48 PM
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02-27-23, 07:53 PM
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- As of this morning, Zwift Hub* is on order
- Bike got a quick hose down on the driveway, more attention needed
- Low temp. on today's ride was 41F, in the middle of the "can't see where I'm going" downpour
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02-27-23, 08:03 PM
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Achtung!
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Also, as a follow-up to our polar plunge discussion, these whackos go for a mile long swim in frigid waters. For fun.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/...eres-ice-mile/
Link has too many pictures to cut/paste the entire article.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/...eres-ice-mile/
The rules for an “ice mile” are rather simple: Competitors must swim a mile, unassisted, and can only wear a standard bathing suit, goggles, and a swim cap. Oh, and the water temperature can be no higher than 41 degrees, according to the standards set by the International Ice Swimming Association, which also requires competitors to have a sign-off from a doctor, including a clean EKG, and a 1-kilometer qualifying swim.
On a recent morning in South Boston, three accomplished open-water swimmers — each woman with the English Channel on her résumé — plunged into the frigid waters of Pleasure Bay to attempt to swim six lengths of a marked course. They were supported by safety personnel in the water and on shore, including a hired ambulance crew that had a stretcher at the ready.
The water temperature was 39 degrees. Each woman hoped the swim would take her a little over 30 minutes. Here’s how they described the experience.
On a recent morning in South Boston, three accomplished open-water swimmers — each woman with the English Channel on her résumé — plunged into the frigid waters of Pleasure Bay to attempt to swim six lengths of a marked course. They were supported by safety personnel in the water and on shore, including a hired ambulance crew that had a stretcher at the ready.
The water temperature was 39 degrees. Each woman hoped the swim would take her a little over 30 minutes. Here’s how they described the experience.
02-27-23, 08:19 PM
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02-27-23, 08:19 PM
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02-27-23, 08:21 PM
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I haven't bled their road brakes in a while, but I don't remember it being annoying.
02-27-23, 08:27 PM
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02-27-23, 08:27 PM
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02-27-23, 08:29 PM
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02-27-23, 08:36 PM
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02-27-23, 08:39 PM
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One year, I got snowed on by one of those sneaky clouds -- in April! Here's what that same spot looked like last Saturday (not my bike):
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02-27-23, 08:40 PM
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02-27-23, 08:42 PM
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here you go Velo Vol an 80's classic with a 1 minute 58 second intro. You are welcome.
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02-27-23, 09:07 PM
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Texas has your state beat - it had the most rail crossing collisions in 2021.
Your state was not far behind though.
https://oli.org/track-statistics/col...talities-state
02-27-23, 09:08 PM
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Definitely, the trend line from inception to now is horrible. It's had a couple of good bounces, so just gotta get out quick before it resumes its slide.
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02-27-23, 09:16 PM
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The one new road bike I ever bought, before I knew about fit and such, was a 56(fitted by the shop owner). I was never able to get comfortable on that bike, and soon moved on to 58, which I rode for years. Then my grail bike came up in a 61 and I bought it and made it fit. Now I ride 60 exclusively, except for that one. And that one remains my favorite bike to ride. 92 PDG Paramount. Tange Prestige tubing. Tubular tires add to the fun.
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