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What about a little "Yanks" vs."Brits" action this year? It would take some team sign-up organization, but it might be fun. We could invite the "frogs" to have a team too. Personally I don't know any on here
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For us Newbies......How to the GT challenges work?
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I have an old pic of Levi Leipheimer with these on. For the life of me I could not figure out what they were. So the pro's have been experimenting with these for a while now.
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Well done, an inspiration to all of us. You've got to explain to us Yanks what "deviled kidneys" are?
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Here's what I carry with me. Two tire levers, a spare tube, a patch kit, a CO2 pump, two CO2 cartridges, a "quick link" for the chain, a crank bros multi tool, and some cash (paper not change). Also I have though about carrying a small piece of rubber or cloth in case I really muck up a tire.
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I also went to IU and had four great Little 500s. This movie has a special place with me.
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I know two people who have (had) them. One liked it, the other one returned it within a day or two.
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Aquaphor, Aquaphor, Aquaphor. It took a while, but I think it is working.
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I have to admit this year I am going with a plan with specific zones and goals for individual rides. Then throw that out the window for any group rides or centuries. Also, keeping track of nutrition is absolutely critical. I do believe in the Jan Ullrich mantra of "ride lots", but I can't seem to get any faster or stronger…
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Harsh towels and sweat? New to me, dude.
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My favorite is US drivers that "honk" at you to say you are slowing them down on back roads (although rare in NJ). I have cycled all over the US and Midwestern and Southern US drivers don't understand cycling in my experience. I once yelled at a land owner to keep his dog from chasing (and biting) me, his response was I…
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Yin, I just saw these and agree with everyone else. Amazing transformation, very inspirational. Jedi
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I'm with you. Find that a short 20min run loosens up my torso and legs after riding on the trainer.
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My goals for the past two years has been to complete two centuries each summer, usually in august. 2013 I did the more flat century at 16mph and the hillier on at around 13mph avg. Goals: Lose 40 lbs increase average speed to 17-18mph over 100 miles Try to be better on the hills (increase speed on hills) Optional goal (I…
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Hi, I am new here and an avid cyclist. Unfortunately I tend to slack off every fall and gain weight. Need some motivation to loose 40 lbs and keep it off. Sick of hauling around this extra weight. Nice to see some other cyclists here.
