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07-04-21, 08:21 PM
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Posted By rccardr

They can keep my 2019 registration money, I’m...

They can keep my 2019 registration money, I’m going to Cino instead!
06-19-20, 08:07 PM
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Posted By rccardr

I got that survey as well. Would like fo be more...

I got that survey as well. Would like fo be more confident about being there, but under the circumstances...we’ll just have to wait and see.

Mist admit I’m getting in a crapload of riding, tho.
03-05-20, 08:36 PM
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Posted By rccardr

I've got an entry and plan to be there.

I've got an entry and plan to be there.
02-04-20, 08:37 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Am I going to have to do the DD on a vintage bike...

Am I going to have to do the DD on a vintage bike all by myself?

If so, maybe I should just go to Italy for a few weeks instead...
02-02-20, 02:07 PM
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Posted By rccardr

If you decide to do the DD, let me know. Have my...

If you decide to do the DD, let me know. Have my eye on that Air BnB we stayed at a few years ago..
01-01-20, 08:30 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Got the e-mail overnight: registration for the...

Got the e-mail overnight: registration for the 2020 Dairyland Dare on August 15th is now open.

31 riders have already signed up, and I'm one of them (150K); if you are one of the first 100 to...
08-07-19, 08:11 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Ooooooh. That's good news!

Ooooooh. That's good news!
04-28-19, 07:26 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Tease. You told me that last year...

Tease.
You told me that last year...
04-28-19, 01:02 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Anybody else notice that The Dare is back on,...

Anybody else notice that The Dare is back on, August 10th? Site says under new management.
Not knowing in advance, I'm booked with grandson daycamp duty, but would be curious if anyone knows...
08-12-18, 06:35 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Some pics from the Dairyland Dare, 2018 edition: ...

Some pics from the Dairyland Dare, 2018 edition:

The start:
Kim, Randy, Doc, Robbie, Peter, Salubrious, Pete, Darryl, Jill and Kris. I leave it to you, faithful reader, to match their real names...
08-11-18, 10:09 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Wow, that was difficult. Nice riding all day...

Wow, that was difficult.
Nice riding all day with Idtmataya, though!

Gomango, did you wind up riding or fishing today?
08-10-18, 09:16 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Nice to see everyone at the dinner this evening-...

Nice to see everyone at the dinner this evening- thanks to Robbie for putting it on and for his sister and BiL for the support work.
Thanks to Pete and Darryl for the assistance- much appreciated....
08-10-18, 05:40 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Delays! Early flight out of DC canceled, now will...

Delays! Early flight out of DC canceled, now will get in to Mineral Point around 6:30, depending on traffic out of Madison and, well, whatever fresh Hell the Chicago airport throws at me.

Darryl,...
08-09-18, 05:55 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Nah. At 67, I know my limits, and 150K is plenty...

Nah. At 67, I know my limits, and 150K is plenty for one day.
08-08-18, 06:25 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Final warm up ride yesterday, 58 miles & 17.8 mph...

Final warm up ride yesterday, 58 miles & 17.8 mph average.

I'm saving my legs for Saturday.
08-04-18, 12:22 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Make mine a large.

Make mine a large.
08-03-18, 07:50 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Oh, heck yeah. The 10th Anniversary Dare...

Oh, heck yeah.

The 10th Anniversary Dare jersey is a nice match, but I really like the plain red LG jersey given to me by my daughter and SiL a few years ago. First time I wore it got a rip on...
08-01-18, 07:27 PM
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Posted By rccardr

The subject Prologue. It has its turn in The...

The subject Prologue. It has its turn in The Rotation this week, so I'll be able to provide fresh impressions at The Dare should you be so inclined to ask.
Saddle has since been replaced with a...
07-31-18, 08:55 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Doc Mertes = rccardr

Doc Mertes = rccardr
07-30-18, 05:52 PM
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Posted By rccardr

I'm a seatpost clamper kinda guy. Thanks!

I'm a seatpost clamper kinda guy.
Thanks!
07-29-18, 05:56 PM
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Posted By rccardr

I'll post pics when I get back from Canada on...

I'll post pics when I get back from Canada on Wednesday. It's memorable.
07-28-18, 08:18 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Speaking of work stands, is anyone bringing one?...

Speaking of work stands, is anyone bringing one? Would make my cleaning/tire change work so much easier...
07-28-18, 08:13 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Hunh. Coleman's last ride. You know, every time...

Hunh. Coleman's last ride.
You know, every time I pray, Coleman gets mentioned. Miss that guy.

Hodgy, if I hadn't previously committed to the Cannondale, I'd have been sorely tempted to bring...
07-28-18, 12:38 PM
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Posted By rccardr

The same '88 Cannondale ST that I used in eastern...

The same '88 Cannondale ST that I used in eastern Washington State on Scozim's ride a few weeks ago. Filthy now, but will get cleaned up when we're reunited in Wisconsin. Sugino compact double,...
07-22-18, 09:04 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Geez, that sucks. Glad it wasn't worse!

Geez, that sucks. Glad it wasn't worse!
07-20-18, 07:41 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Yeah. And then some.

Yeah.
And then some.
07-17-18, 07:57 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Ah...sniff....The Dare. Thought I smelled...

Ah...sniff....The Dare.

Thought I smelled something in the air this morning.
07-08-18, 07:59 PM
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Posted By rccardr

I'll be there. And I'll contribute $100 for...

I'll be there. And I'll contribute $100 for whatever requires the cash.
Hopefully..Spotted Cow?
07-06-18, 10:14 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Same here, except can't do a Sunday ride as I...

Same here, except can't do a Sunday ride as I have a plane out in the morning.
Pete and I are rooming together in an Air BnB, I get in some time Friday late afternoon.
05-21-18, 08:44 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Why do you think I encourage you to bring...

Why do you think I encourage you to bring yours...with a rack.
05-21-18, 01:42 PM
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Posted By rccardr

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x685/img_7816_1024x685__e0badc76aa5c663b84040c64ad90bca3d7a367fa.jpg
A picture of mine from February in Palm Springs. Sugino compact, 11-34...
05-21-18, 07:57 AM
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Posted By rccardr

If you bring yours, I'll bring mine.

If you bring yours, I'll bring mine.
05-21-18, 07:40 AM
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Posted By rccardr

What, no Cannondale**********

What, no Cannondale**********
08-22-17, 11:31 AM
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Posted By rccardr

No, even better: Lynchburg, VA. Great historical...

No, even better: Lynchburg, VA. Great historical area, awesome breweries, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
08-21-17, 07:57 PM
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Posted By rccardr

So if I ride my nuts off and you ride a 'social...

So if I ride my nuts off and you ride a 'social pace', does that mean we finish within an hour of each other? :rolleyes:
08-21-17, 12:06 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Can't say the ride support sucked, seemed OK to...

Can't say the ride support sucked, seemed OK to me. Better route than last year, well marked. Plenty of food and fluids (even ice!) at each stop. Didn't have the Strava experience mentioned above,...
08-16-17, 07:27 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Yeah, so (my wife) Wally asked me today "Do you...

Yeah, so (my wife) Wally asked me today "Do you think I'd enjoy going to Mineral Point while you ride?"

And my daughter, when showed the pics from the ride, said "So badass".
08-15-17, 07:24 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Not much to add here, we all had a most excellent...

Not much to add here, we all had a most excellent adventure! Echoing thanks to IAB and Robbietunes for the great organizational efforts, as well as to Robbie's sister Kay and her husband for the...
08-11-17, 11:19 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Well, for the DD, yes. Mostly because the...

Well, for the DD, yes. Mostly because the transitions from downhill to uphill are fairly abrupt and so you lose a lot of momentum in the transition, unlike areas that have had glacial action where...
08-11-17, 05:33 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Hopping on a plane this AM with Schwinderella,...

Hopping on a plane this AM with Schwinderella, looking forward to seeing everyone this afternoon at the Pavilion!
08-06-17, 01:31 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Nice elegant solution for the shifter mounts. As...

Nice elegant solution for the shifter mounts. As I started to read about the problem in the earlier post, I asked myself why you didn't just buy a couple of setscrews, tap the holes and be done with...
08-06-17, 05:50 AM
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Posted By rccardr

After watching Pete (ChromeMolly) climb the hills...

After watching Pete (ChromeMolly) climb the hills with ease last year with his triple, but walking up two of the steeper climbs with Scott (Crank Addict) when all I had was a compact double, I too am...
08-02-17, 10:49 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Just one, which I'll be assembling on Friday and...

Just one, which I'll be assembling on Friday and riding on Saturday, then flying back with on Sunday.
07-30-17, 10:15 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Looks GREAT!

Looks GREAT!
07-23-17, 08:09 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Looking forward to seeing that in a few weeks!

Looking forward to seeing that in a few weeks!
06-09-17, 09:14 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Wait...you can't ride a century and be back in...

Wait...you can't ride a century and be back in Madison by 2:30?

Especially on that bit**in' black Paramount of yours?

I'm shocked, sir! Shocked, I say! Surely you jest!
06-03-17, 08:34 AM
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Posted By rccardr

I'll do Friday and Saturday nights...count me in!

I'll do Friday and Saturday nights...count me in!
03-12-17, 08:20 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Nice job, David!

Nice job, David!
02-18-17, 12:17 AM
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Posted By rccardr

I will probably fly in on Friday morning, out on...

I will probably fly in on Friday morning, out on Monday...
02-12-17, 10:23 AM
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Posted By rccardr

Last year I used a compact 50/34 and 13-28...

Last year I used a compact 50/34 and 13-28 freewheel on the Cinelli, and walked a couple of those steep hills with Crank Addict. Of course, unlike SOME people, we actually rode the FULL century...
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