Affliction
04-14-26 | 10:08 PM
#1602
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-14-26 | 10:10 PM
#1603
Senior Member
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Our club has several rides going through Griffith Park. We always start at Cal State Northridge, up the north side of the hills on beat up roads that are closed to cars, down the south slope and up to the Observatory, then down to a Sbux in Hollywood.
After that we climb back up to Mulholland Drive and follow it along the ridge for miles and eventually drop back down the north side into the valley and back home. A really fun ride with some heavy traffic but nothing too sketchy.
After that we climb back up to Mulholland Drive and follow it along the ridge for miles and eventually drop back down the north side into the valley and back home. A really fun ride with some heavy traffic but nothing too sketchy.
04-14-26 | 10:13 PM
#1604
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,851
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
How far are you from campus?
04-14-26 | 10:23 PM
#1605
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Correct. It’s my full name which is doug atlas.
I am one of the several Dougs of Addiction/Affliction.
Can we still say Addiction?
I am one of the several Dougs of Addiction/Affliction.
Can we still say Addiction?
04-14-26 | 10:25 PM
#1606
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Voltaren ... the 'gel'? My story: I have a bad back (L5/S1 disc buggered) that acts up occasionally. Back in '16 (I think) it seized up horribly, so Mrs. Badger decided to try Voltaren gel on it. Within about 10 minutes I had all the symptoms of a heart attack. Ambulance called; off to ER; tests etc. Nothing 'wrong'. After about 8 hours I was sent home, still a bit wobbly. Took about a day+ for all the symptoms to subside. Had a follow-up with a cardiologist -- all clear. Turns out that somewhere in the fine print is the statement that this is a 'known' but 'extremely rare' reaction. Needless to say, I've never gone near the stuff since.
04-14-26 | 10:37 PM
#1608
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-15-26 | 06:11 AM
#1610
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
Crap. My taxes were prepared back in February and payments were to be automatically paid today. 
Just checked and the Feds took their money overnight.
The State of Illinois must be taking their time torob take their money.
Just checked and the Feds took their money overnight.
The State of Illinois must be taking their time to
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04-15-26 | 06:38 AM
#1611
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
We actually cut out a little early since our circadian rhythm is still on EDT.
Plus I had to get up early. Gonna meet a friend and a friend of big john to ride up Mt Baldy today.
Plus I had to get up early. Gonna meet a friend and a friend of big john to ride up Mt Baldy today.
04-15-26 | 06:44 AM
#1612
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
04-15-26 | 07:10 AM
#1613
VFL For Life
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-15-26 | 07:33 AM
#1615
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I mail mine in. Make them wait until the last possible minute to get their money. One year, when I used to pay city School Tax, the city didn't try to cash my check for several months. I had closed to account and switched banks when it tried.
04-15-26 | 07:35 AM
#1616
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People drive too fast and too close.I hope all the bikes are OK.
04-15-26 | 08:01 AM
#1617
VFL For Life
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-15-26 | 08:31 AM
#1618
VFL For Life
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
When I take naproxen I pair it with esomeparzole, which, I'm told, is supposed to protect the stomach. Take it 30 minutes before a meal.
04-15-26 | 08:40 AM
#1619
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,559
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
04-15-26 | 08:43 AM
#1620
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
04-15-26 | 08:48 AM
#1621
I climb a lot
Joined: Mar 2023
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From: NorCal
Bikes: Santa Cruz Blur 4 TR, Santa Cruz Hightower, Canyon Ultimate cf slx(x2), Canyon Endurace cf sl(rain bike,) Obed GVR, Ritchey Swiss Cross v3, Lauf Seigla rigid
I still have one. It was actually my dad's, but I ended up with it when he quit riding on the road. I admit that I almost never ride it...I just prefer my Canyon or even my Swiss Cross w/road wheels over it. I'm also not a fan of the triple, which is a shame because it's all Dura Ace.
It now just hangs in the trainer room:
It now just hangs in the trainer room:
04-15-26 | 08:57 AM
#1622
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,559
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
We did ours at the beginning of March, and filed and paid at the time. I was concerned because, with the layoff, I'd gotten a couple lump sums - the severance, the prorated 2025 bonus (that was nice of them) - and I had a bad experience with not enough being withheld, and then getting a surprise. But everything was fine. We came out ahead.
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04-15-26 | 09:40 AM
#1623
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
I still have one. It was actually my dad's, but I ended up with it when he quit riding on the road. I admit that I almost never ride it...I just prefer my Canyon or even my Swiss Cross w/road wheels over it. I'm also not a fan of the triple, which is a shame because it's all Dura Ace.
It now just hangs in the trainer room:
It now just hangs in the trainer room:
04-15-26 | 09:53 AM
#1624
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
Still hurts.
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04-15-26 | 10:07 AM
#1625
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
I'm not going to take it anymore. I was trying to get the swelling down so I could wear the aircast boot. Put it on this morning and it's still painful, but not like last week.