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04-05-24, 07:49 AM
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04-05-24, 07:55 AM
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This will be hard to top. One of the most amazing things to me was how confident my 11 year old daughter was leading the way through busy city streets with a ton of confidence, like she’d lived there all of her life.
04-05-24, 08:06 AM
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04-05-24, 08:06 AM
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04-05-24, 08:13 AM
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04-05-24, 08:18 AM
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You can plan a DC trip that includes cycling and it's family friendly. My daughter & I did the Ride DC event last September and had a great time. Surprisingly with over 8000 riders it thinned out quickly and we didn't feel too boxed in by other riders. They have several starting points based on riders experience.
Where'd You Ride Today? (New & Improved)
This isn't us, just an example of "the family plan"
Where'd You Ride Today? (New & Improved)
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04-05-24, 08:23 AM
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04-05-24, 08:28 AM
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Oh boy.
04-05-24, 08:36 AM
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+ collapsed lung. Pretty rough.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing...-itzulia-crash
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04-05-24, 08:40 AM
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We were alerted to the fact that we weren't in our own race but were starting with the 40+3 and Cat 3 racers, at the start/staging area. As a rule, the 60+ field is thinned by attacks, and though that field was certainly depleted, there were enough kids in the pack that it was still too many for a two-lane road with a yellow line rule. Had anyone alerted us to the fact prior, I know there were enough cars and people to provide a follow car for the various groups.
They knew my bell was rung, I knew my collarbone was broken, yet I was still allowed to drive 100 miles home. The broken ribs and the need for a chest tube were discovered later. At least USAC event insurance covered a good portion of the deductible.
04-05-24, 08:43 AM
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04-05-24, 08:46 AM
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04-05-24, 08:50 AM
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That is my major *****, and the reason I decided to stop racing. My last race was a total ****show.
We were alerted to the fact that we weren't in our own race but were starting with the 40+3 and Cat 3 racers, at the start/staging area. As a rule, the 60+ field is thinned by attacks, and though that field was certainly depleted, there were enough kids in the pack that it was still too many for a two-lane road with a yellow line rule. Had anyone alerted us to the fact prior, I know there were enough cars and people to provide a follow car for the various groups.
They knew my bell was rung, I knew my collarbone was broken, yet I was still allowed to drive 100 miles home. The broken ribs and the need for a chest tube were discovered later. At least USAC event insurance covered a good portion of the deductible.
We were alerted to the fact that we weren't in our own race but were starting with the 40+3 and Cat 3 racers, at the start/staging area. As a rule, the 60+ field is thinned by attacks, and though that field was certainly depleted, there were enough kids in the pack that it was still too many for a two-lane road with a yellow line rule. Had anyone alerted us to the fact prior, I know there were enough cars and people to provide a follow car for the various groups.
They knew my bell was rung, I knew my collarbone was broken, yet I was still allowed to drive 100 miles home. The broken ribs and the need for a chest tube were discovered later. At least USAC event insurance covered a good portion of the deductible.
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04-05-24, 09:13 AM
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I'm not worried about it. My wife and I are the ones who initially planned the trip, my in-laws decided to come down after the fact.
Plus, we have to drive to Nashville that afternoon so getting a bit of a head start on that trip won't be the worst thing.
We're heading out this afternoon and staying in Knoxville tonight
Know of any good veggie/vegan restaurants?
Plus, we have to drive to Nashville that afternoon so getting a bit of a head start on that trip won't be the worst thing.
We're heading out this afternoon and staying in Knoxville tonight
Know of any good veggie/vegan restaurants?
04-05-24, 09:14 AM
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04-05-24, 09:32 AM
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This is gonna sound weird, but I sort of wanted it to be raining for my 1 mi walk to work. Wet on the ground, but dry skies atm. When I did this last, I used goretex hiking boots, a rain/windproof mountaineering jacket, and my moleskin pants and I was totally fine with a light umbrella. Work shirt on and work shoes in my pack. I have my boots on and the jacket in my bag in case its rainy on the way home. Fingers crossed lol. Feels like an adventure.
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04-05-24, 09:53 AM
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04-05-24, 09:58 AM
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04-05-24, 09:58 AM
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ok nvm, it started raining, even w some hail. to add to the excitement - I disrespected the weather report and went without an umbrella, so my pants are a bit wet. but, between the jacket and the boots, my torso and feet are dry. the pants will dry out. still glad I didn't drive or cycle commute!
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04-05-24, 10:00 AM
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You can plan a DC trip that includes cycling and it's family friendly. My daughter & I did the Ride DC event last September and had a great time. Surprisingly with over 8000 riders it thinned out quickly and we didn't feel too boxed in by other riders. They have several starting points based on riders experience.
Where'd You Ride Today? (New & Improved)
This isn't us, just an example of "the family plan"
Where'd You Ride Today? (New & Improved)
This isn't us, just an example of "the family plan"
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04-05-24, 10:42 AM
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04-05-24, 10:48 AM
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Close one in Meaux, France today. Good thing those are rear engine
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04-05-24, 10:53 AM
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I had a toilet tank to rebuild this morning or I would’ve been back on the bike. I need the movement to fully wake up. I’m holding off on any mtb adventures until I have pump in hand.
It has only one bottle cage mount, and I would rather not get a camel back, so thinking of a saddle bag and or handlebars bag for extra water. My Brooks team pro has bag loops, surprisingly, but tends towards being uncomfortable in the upright posture. Maybe a 20 year old B17. Vamos a ver.
It has only one bottle cage mount, and I would rather not get a camel back, so thinking of a saddle bag and or handlebars bag for extra water. My Brooks team pro has bag loops, surprisingly, but tends towards being uncomfortable in the upright posture. Maybe a 20 year old B17. Vamos a ver.
04-05-24, 10:56 AM
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Was it Velo Vol who posted the U-Haul that hit the dog shelter? I was on fb a day or two ago, perusing my old home town, and there was a call to adopt, or foster, as a U-Haul had slammed into the dog shelter.