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10-17-12 | 09:07 PM
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Start commute, half mile in, flat. Didn't have my patch kit or pump. bummmski
10-17-12 | 10:01 PM
The space coyote lied.
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
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10-17-12 | 10:16 PM
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Twice?? Geez, may you have a long flatless streak after that.
Wednesdays are my hardest work days, along with Mondays. Leave home at 8:15AM, get home at 8:20PM.
I'm about to finish planning a lesson for tomorrow's class, prep for the bike commute tomorrow and knock out.
Wednesdays are my hardest work days, along with Mondays. Leave home at 8:15AM, get home at 8:20PM.
I'm about to finish planning a lesson for tomorrow's class, prep for the bike commute tomorrow and knock out.
10-17-12 | 10:36 PM
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Today I bought a nearly new set of neuvation r28 sl2 wheels with conti tires and a dirty but flawless ultegra cassette for $50.
10-17-12 | 10:43 PM
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ESL at two different colleges in the L.A. area.
Proud to say I am the only teacher at one of them that bikes to work at all.
Proud to say I am the only teacher at one of them that bikes to work at all.
10-17-12 | 11:34 PM
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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10-17-12 | 11:37 PM
Magnets, how do they work
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10-17-12 | 11:49 PM
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
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whoops forgot to refresh. busy listening to here comes the kraken.
10-18-12 | 12:21 PM
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today i 2.5 hrs on the fixed, 41/15t, nice high and steady z2 pace.
legs r kinda jacked. looking forward to a big weekend on the bike and then a rest week next week. will flip my beers/week and bike hrs/week ratios as per usual.
also i did half the ride before the damn sun was even up. that should earn me some HTFU points.
legs r kinda jacked. looking forward to a big weekend on the bike and then a rest week next week. will flip my beers/week and bike hrs/week ratios as per usual.
also i did half the ride before the damn sun was even up. that should earn me some HTFU points.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
10-18-12 | 12:25 PM
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also some fat roadie in a BMC kit had some serious RDS (random-drafting syndrome) on me for like 3 miles...
I really wanted to dial it up and just dust the ****er but I kept it under control and stayed in my HR zone, doubt he could hold that pace for 2.5 hrs...
I could hear him right on my ass the whole time until a stop light where he turned off, super annoying.
All you have to do is ask! I do it sometimes. "It cool if I join you guys?" "Can I camp your wheel for a little bit?"
Ill almost always say yeah man, no problem.
I purposefully don't point out **** on the road/potholes and swerve right around them when ppls dont ask.
I really wanted to dial it up and just dust the ****er but I kept it under control and stayed in my HR zone, doubt he could hold that pace for 2.5 hrs...
I could hear him right on my ass the whole time until a stop light where he turned off, super annoying.
All you have to do is ask! I do it sometimes. "It cool if I join you guys?" "Can I camp your wheel for a little bit?"
Ill almost always say yeah man, no problem.
I purposefully don't point out **** on the road/potholes and swerve right around them when ppls dont ask.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
10-18-12 | 12:28 PM
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Why does that annoy you? I agree I wouldn't feel compelled to point stuff out but it isn't like they are stealing something. Or do you view it as a safety hazard?
10-18-12 | 12:28 PM
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Today I sold a Big Block complete to a 68 year old guy who wanted to "get back into riding fixed gear after taking a long time off", swapped the bars and saddle out for Nitto Noodles and a Brooks Team Pro and went out for a quick 10 mile ride with him. So awesome.
10-18-12 | 12:32 PM
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ur making assumptions about the terrain and weather conditions here
sometimes going 15mph takes ALOT of power
edit: also u were in b4 i corrected typo. 42/15t
sometimes going 15mph takes ALOT of power
edit: also u were in b4 i corrected typo. 42/15t
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
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10-18-12 | 12:33 PM
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I found my solution! Tacks!
Ill carry a small plastic box filled w tacks!
LAY DOWN THE TACKS!
Ill carry a small plastic box filled w tacks!
LAY DOWN THE TACKS!
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
10-18-12 | 12:35 PM
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again if u ask ill probs say yeah sure
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
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so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
10-18-12 | 12:39 PM
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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It annoys me a bit too, just like when someone is driving too close to the back of my car on the highway.
10-18-12 | 12:50 PM
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Yes very cool. Sounds like a great little package deal too.
FTFY
10-18-12 | 01:44 PM
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Yesterday and today I:
Cleaned and better organised my workshop a bit,lubed and maintained my dusty go-to bike (which I haven't gone-to for a couple months,LOL),my CX'er/all-arounder,and swapped off it's half worn 35mm tires to some 38mm's I had lying around. Not quite a "monster crosser",but closer
Cleaned and better organised my workshop a bit,lubed and maintained my dusty go-to bike (which I haven't gone-to for a couple months,LOL),my CX'er/all-arounder,and swapped off it's half worn 35mm tires to some 38mm's I had lying around. Not quite a "monster crosser",but closer
10-18-12 | 01:48 PM
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Today, it rained for all of about 25 minutes. Like SUPER downpour hurricane style. That also happened at the exact time that I had to start my commute. Bad week of commuting for me. And I wasn't smart enough to leave early or look at weather
10-18-12 | 02:58 PM
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Nah, it's damn near impossible to get a job there, even PT I think. My mentor during my Master's program is an excellent teacher and he's been trying to get his foot in the door there for a while now.
I did however, attend SMC to transfer as an undergrad, and that's where I met my wife.
I did however, attend SMC to transfer as an undergrad, and that's where I met my wife.
10-18-12 | 03:00 PM
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10-18-12 | 03:03 PM
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About the ass-drafting, I would be bothered just because I think it's a little sad that someone has to use you as a human shield to ease their ride. One of the best things about cycling is the sense of freedom I get when riding. I ain't trying to rely on someone or hope I can "catch a ride" by riding right on their ass.