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05-13-23, 08:17 AM
#3676
Mostly Harmless
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05-13-23, 08:46 AM
#3677
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,756
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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No, I would never operate an aircraft without adequate rest. Commuting home is a different story.
05-13-23, 08:59 AM
#3678
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
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Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
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Yeah it is, it’s RBC, HMC and HMG.
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05-13-23, 09:00 AM
#3679
Senior Member
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Got home, all I wanted to do was take a nap, I really don’t like how my body operates when I am this tired. Right when I walked into the door I was rushed to change to go to my daughters soccer game. There the wife met a new friend, and we rushed home to change child number 1 so now we can rush out to meet my wife’s new friend. She needs more friends so I am trying to be supportive. All I can think about is sleep.
05-13-23, 09:05 AM
#3680
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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05-13-23, 09:25 AM
#3682
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05-13-23, 09:27 AM
#3683
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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05-13-23, 09:34 AM
#3684
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We haven't done much exploring since moving to Albany in October, so we went out last night determined to find a cool hangout spot in our new city. We had two or three really cool spots we loved in the Hudson Valley, so it shouldn't be real hard to find a couple here. The spot we chose last night had good food, but the bar was paltry and the ambiance was staid. On the ten scale overall it's only a 5.5, maybe a 6 if I factor in the proximity to home, which is important for DUI considerations. So we're going to try some different places tonight, a good bar with mature, civilized clientele and a comfortable, yet lively atmosphere is essential. 
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05-13-23, 09:39 AM
#3686
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At this point, I just hope I can get a ride in before it rains. Even if it’s only 10 miles. Was able to squeeze a 20 min nap in. Feel like a new person.
05-13-23, 09:43 AM
#3687
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A team mate gave me a set of 105 spd sl pedals for free. So now I just need one more pair and all my bikes will be equipped. A local rider has a stages arm I am going to buy. That will go on the madone 2.0 and the garmin rally’s will go on the 5200. The only bike that will still need a power meter will the ritchey. Not really riding that right now. The kyriums I got for a good deal, the rear hub is wonky. I talked about it before, but it has play. When I went to adjust it, I was able to take a part the rear hub with my hands, no tools required. That doesn’t seem right, I think something is missing.
Selling my bass and surfboard. With the funds I’m either going to get Zondas or another set of super teams with aluminum braking surface.
Selling my bass and surfboard. With the funds I’m either going to get Zondas or another set of super teams with aluminum braking surface.
05-13-23, 09:44 AM
#3688
serious cyclist
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Location: Austin
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05-13-23, 09:47 AM
#3689
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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05-13-23, 09:56 AM
#3690
Achtung!
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New England
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So…it turns out I had a bit of pneumonia with my Covid bout. My race is June 3 and it feels like I’ve lost 6-8 weeks of endurance building. I might just switch down to a sprint, but even that’s a stretch from where I’m at now. No [beeping] way could I do an Oly right now.
Months of prep just down the tubes.
Months of prep just down the tubes.
05-13-23, 10:46 AM
#3691
climber has-been
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Palo Alto, CA
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I wonder how Usain Bolt would have done on the velodrome or BMX.
His peak power was reported to be about 2600 Watts, or about 27.7 W/kg.
Compare that to elite track sprinters and BMX racers: 2500 Watts, 25-26 W/kg.
Hmm, pretty close.
His peak power was reported to be about 2600 Watts, or about 27.7 W/kg.
Compare that to elite track sprinters and BMX racers: 2500 Watts, 25-26 W/kg.
Hmm, pretty close.
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05-13-23, 11:08 AM
#3692
serious cyclist
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Bear in mind running power is an iffy concept.
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05-13-23, 11:12 AM
#3693
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,703
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
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05-13-23, 11:12 AM
#3694
VFL For Life
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Location: Knoxville, TN
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05-13-23, 11:14 AM
#3695
Should Be More Popular
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Jackie is asking.
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05-13-23, 11:16 AM
#3696
VFL For Life
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05-13-23, 11:18 AM
#3697
Senior Member
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Location: USA - Southwest PA
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05-13-23, 11:25 AM
#3698
Should Be More Popular
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BTW “thin” blood is not an actual medical term.
Most people on “blood thinners” like Coumadin/Xarelto/Eliquis/Heparin are taking anticoagulants which inhibit blood clotting, typically through blocking action of certain proteins in the blood that are involved in the coagulation cascade. Other “blood thinners” like aspirin or plavix work by inhibiting platelet function.
Thin blood could also conceivably refer to anemia and/or low proteins in the blood, but again this term is not medically accurate.
Most people on “blood thinners” like Coumadin/Xarelto/Eliquis/Heparin are taking anticoagulants which inhibit blood clotting, typically through blocking action of certain proteins in the blood that are involved in the coagulation cascade. Other “blood thinners” like aspirin or plavix work by inhibiting platelet function.
Thin blood could also conceivably refer to anemia and/or low proteins in the blood, but again this term is not medically accurate.
05-13-23, 11:29 AM
#3699
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05-13-23, 11:36 AM
#3700
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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In other lawn news, best name ever!!!
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