What did you learn on your ride today_
04-18-10, 07:32 AM
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had my cleats set too forward / can change a flat in less then 3 mins now with my fusion 2 tires. A lot easier then the ones that came stock on my caad 9.
04-18-10, 07:35 AM
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Reason #285 not to ride with triathletes: Dodging water bottles knocked out of from seatpost racks is never, ever fun.
04-19-10, 12:02 AM
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I learned it's better to take a map.
04-19-10, 07:31 AM
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I learned that I, personally, should not take a full day off of riding after a 22 hour, 6-day week. My legs didn't feel so great today, but I was pretty fast.
04-19-10, 07:51 AM
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On yesterday's ride, I learned that maybe I should start looking for a tandem for me and my girl. At least for now. 
04-20-10, 11:15 AM
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That I am finally adept at eating & drinking enough on a century. And that Benadryl makes an excellent sleep aid for me.
04-20-10, 04:27 PM
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I learned that interval sprints primarily work the lungs, not the legs. In my defense, today was my first day doing intervals.
04-20-10, 04:57 PM
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^ that but it works my legs not lungs. And when the weather is nice its very hard to stop riding to work on school work.
04-20-10, 04:58 PM
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I learned if the weather report says calm winds 8-11 mph, it's probably not going to stay like that!
Right now there's a wind advisory for S. Nevada....winds in excess of 40-50 mph gusts...lol
Right now there's a wind advisory for S. Nevada....winds in excess of 40-50 mph gusts...lol
04-20-10, 08:56 PM
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Riding just after dark with a crappy headlight plus a huge pothole plus water bottle in one hand = scary.
Looks like I'm gonna try to go get a magic shine so I don't die next time.
Looks like I'm gonna try to go get a magic shine so I don't die next time.
04-20-10, 09:26 PM
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Glad I have fenders on my commuter
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04-20-10, 10:27 PM
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I learned I still suck. Nothing new here.
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04-21-10, 06:28 AM
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I learned that the gears are there for a reason and it's good to use more than three.
04-21-10, 10:10 AM
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I learned that I still hate strong headwinds that make my "easy" ride much much more difficult and frustrating.
Oh and not to drink coffee a few hours before a ride, even if it is a short one.
Oh and not to drink coffee a few hours before a ride, even if it is a short one.
04-21-10, 10:17 AM
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I second arok,
Headwinds and even a strong crosswind in the right direction can be killer.
I was giving everything i had, and felt like i was slugging along the highway...
Was really pissing me off,
it was also the first 100km ride of the year, so being on the last 1/4 stretch of said ride with a headwind = the suck.
Headwinds and even a strong crosswind in the right direction can be killer.
I was giving everything i had, and felt like i was slugging along the highway...
Was really pissing me off,
it was also the first 100km ride of the year, so being on the last 1/4 stretch of said ride with a headwind = the suck.
04-21-10, 02:55 PM
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I learned that I really need a group to bike with.
Every morning, I fly by other people going uphill and I had deluded myself into thinking that I might be pretty strong. Then this morning I got passed by a group of 3 people (one female) going at a constant 25mph+ pace that i simply couldn't keep up with.
I ALSO learned that i really should be going COMMANDO!
Every morning, I fly by other people going uphill and I had deluded myself into thinking that I might be pretty strong. Then this morning I got passed by a group of 3 people (one female) going at a constant 25mph+ pace that i simply couldn't keep up with.
I ALSO learned that i really should be going COMMANDO!
04-22-10, 01:17 AM
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That I can bonk on even a 40 mile ride if I'm tired and haven't eaten... and that an energy bar is a great thing to have in your pocket to get you home.
04-22-10, 03:11 AM
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04-22-10, 03:22 AM
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3. not to leave your newly purchased chain on the cashier's counter, only if i can go back in time to stop myself from smoking acids
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04-22-10, 04:45 AM
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That my carbon beast makes a creaking noise when my fat arse stands and powers up a hill....
04-22-10, 05:09 AM
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. FWIW, my BB sometimes creaks after I've taken it out in the wet. Pulling the spindle and applying a fresh, thin layer of grease sorts it out for me, but hunting down creaks seems to be a dark art.