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Old 06-22-14, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
Finally was able to make it out Fridays at Alpenrose, got first in the novice field and won a Castelli jersey. So far this month, I've picked up a chrome bag, forest city portage toolbag and now the jersey. I like racing.
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Old 06-22-14, 06:56 PM
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Congrats on the house, but oh no, the poor fish!
Ha, you're telling me! They were my backup food source if there was ever a zombie apocalypse. Now what will I do!?
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Old 06-22-14, 08:42 PM
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Today I cruised around on the puch.
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Old 06-22-14, 10:23 PM
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Today I did 80 miles, including my first fixed metric century at the LA River Ride. It was not as difficult as I thought it would be.
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
We found a house and are closing mid July which is pretty cool. The downside, I have to sell all of my fish tanks since there's no room for them in the new house. If you know anyone in the greater Phoenix area that's into big tropical freshwater fish or looking for giant fish tanks, send them my way!
Haha I had no idea you're into fish keeping. What fish do you keep? Coral?
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Old 06-23-14, 12:01 AM
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Today I got up early and built myself a new bike... had the need to roll up some fatties.



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Sweet. I have tossed around the idea of going 7 speed with my Deore thumby on my ssmtb to give rigid geared a try.
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Old 06-23-14, 12:43 PM
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Decisions were made.

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Old 06-23-14, 01:46 PM
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^^ What did you change?
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Old 06-23-14, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnytheboy
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Hey, tonight I'm gonna send an email and try to get cat 4 so I can start doing match sprints. Got second on sunday in the cat 4/5 omniun so should be enough wins to upgrade me.
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Old 06-23-14, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
Hey, tonight I'm gonna send an email and try to get cat 4 so I can start doing match sprints. Got second on sunday in the cat 4/5 omniun so should be enough wins to upgrade me.
You don't need any wins to go from 5 to 4.
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Old 06-23-14, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytron
You don't need any wins to go from 5 to 4.
I think you need to have a certain number of races under your belt to cat up from 5 to 4.
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Old 06-23-14, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytron
You don't need any wins to go from 5 to 4.
Yeah, I know. Someone just told me to email them and see if I can get an early upgrade since I'm doing well and it will open up another day of racing.
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Old 06-23-14, 06:26 PM
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Today I got in 40 miles after laying down mulch.
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Old 06-23-14, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jhess74
^^ What did you change?
Brakeless, different bar tape, less bar tape.
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Old 06-23-14, 10:38 PM
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Today I almost went down to another bike shop to ring their neck. Some kid got into a crash, busted up his rear wheel to the point spokes were quite loose and another bike shop said it was "SAFE TO RIDE", WTFatFlyingF*ahem*! What sort of moron would say a dented, rim with loose spokes is safe to ride for a while?

I did also enjoy some delicious french fries on a more positive note. Nothing like properly seasoned fries, the kind you don't need condiments for, yummo.

Probably going on a nice ride tomorrow because I has the day off.
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Old 06-24-14, 05:15 AM
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I have Jury duty this week.
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Old 06-24-14, 07:41 AM
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Way to go @Huffandstuff. Do you prefer sprint or endurance events?
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Old 06-24-14, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TMonk
Way to go @Huffandstuff. Do you prefer sprint or endurance events?
I want to say I like sprints cause they are less painful but I've gotten first in both tempo races I've done and a fourth in the win n out this weekend but I had bad placement on that one and had to Sprint from last place.

Upgrade approved though.
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Old 06-24-14, 10:21 AM
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nice! Tempo/Snowball/Point a lap races can be quite painful ime.
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Old 06-24-14, 05:12 PM
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Today I complimented a woman's bike (Specialized Allez) as she was locking up and as I was leaving on my own. She just stared at me like I was a crazy person. I should have just waved instead.
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Old 06-24-14, 05:46 PM
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complimented a dudes crispy ass rando once and got the same reaction, learn to take a compliment people lol
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I messed around with my other toy [Suzuki DRZ400SM]
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Old 06-26-14, 12:30 PM
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Today I accidentally smacked a salmon in the face. No regrets.
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Today I accidentally smacked a salmon in the face. No regrets.
I have no idea what you're talking about so I am going to associate your comment with this song.
[cursing in the song] NSFW
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