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Test road a Giant Defy 5 today
So i had today off from work and i made a visit to my LBS. I did a test ride on a 2015 Giant Defy 5! Compared to my rigid steel frame big box store MTB with nobby tires it was like riding a Ferrari! At $600 seems like a great deal. Does anyone own one of these? I know the Claris components are not the best but compared to…
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Road tires for my MTB
Since I got my first flat today on a ride I really would like to replace the nobby tires on my big box store MTB. Currently the tires are 26 x 2.10. I plan on riding 95% roads as I have been and maybe a dirt trail/road on occasion the dirt trail and roads are not very rough at all it's fairly well packed dirt. Any…
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1 Eye Classic Cycling Event Schroon Lake, NY
I have decided to partake in my first cycling event. It is not a charity based event it is meant to promote cycling in the Adirondack town of Schroon Lake,NY. I have a small place on a lake about 15 miles from Schroon and we visit the town quite often in the summers. The event is Sunday September 14th.…
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Salad dressing tip if you love vinegar
I have been enjoying big salads with some protein mixed in. They keep me full and I have always loved salad anyway. If you really enjoy vinegar like I do here is a tip. I don't like putting the dressing on the night before when I prepare the salad because everything gets soggy. I use an old small plastic spice container…
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Hi guys 6 days on MFP new to Strava
Hi guys, I applied to join the MFP Strava club. I'm looking to follow some new cyclists such as myself and compare notes And keep motivated.
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Adirondacks this weekend
I will be heading up to the Adirondacks this weekend to my small place on a lake up there with my family. We will definitely be paddling and swimming and ill probably hike a loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area. Weekends up there always include my nemesis BEER! This will be the first time i will be up there while…
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Happily married 43 year old dad from NY
Hello everyone, I am a happily married father of 4 daughters. I have been married to my best friend (my wife) for 21 years. I am fairly active when i find the time. I like to hike and canoe the adirondack mountains when i have time to get up to my place up there. i'm not terribly out of shape but i absolutely need to eat…
