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    That's a good point, meggiestardust. I sit in a...

    That's a good point, meggiestardust. I sit in a super-cold office all day while outside it's incredibly hot and humid, trying to ride after work is torture. I'm sure there's something to the fact...
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    Agreed, those tweets were unnecessary. Both are...

    Agreed, those tweets were unnecessary. Both are coming across negatively. The Tour is over, you're going your separate ways, move on. You can debate this next July- by letting your riding do the...
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    Just his general attitude through the tour. It's...

    Just his general attitude through the tour. It's not been that of a true team member and it's not reminiscent of Lance pre-retirement.
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    When Lance was being interviewed yesterday, he...

    When Lance was being interviewed yesterday, he said something to the effect of he'd ride his race and Alberto can ride his race... if any of Lance's teammates from his 7 victories had said something...
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    Oh yeah, I totally understand WHY they did it and...

    Oh yeah, I totally understand WHY they did it and how it works in the grand scheme of things. I just don't like it. My personal opinion (and as a spectator who has no vested interest other than being...
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    Yes, I see what you're saying in regards to the...

    Yes, I see what you're saying in regards to the overall. But, I wanted a sprint finish for the stage victory. I didn't like it that no one was really racing for the stage finish. If you get to the...
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    Lance should be quiet. Contador was Astana's team...

    Lance should be quiet. Contador was Astana's team leader then all of a sudden Lance decides he wants to race his bike again and comes back... how could there not be tension there? And, if I'm...
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    I am not up to headstands yet and probably won't...

    I am not up to headstands yet and probably won't be until I can get back to a class- not about to try at home alone with just a kitty for help! Thanks for the info and the link, that helps me...
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    Question about Yoga

    I've taken only a handful of Yoga classes but regularly practice with videos at home (no good studios where I live right now). The videos have a warning about avoiding certain poses when...
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    It's too bad that it's a "special women's...

    It's too bad that it's a "special women's section" instead of just covering women's specific topics year-round. But, I no longer read Bicycling because, like someone mentioned, they're trying to...
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    I'm no expert at all, but from my limited...

    I'm no expert at all, but from my limited understanding heels-down is considered more efficient. But I think I have read that some people have a perfectly efficient pedal stroke using the toe-down...
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    I've had this problem and just had a professional...

    I've had this problem and just had a professional fitting on my bike. We figured out that lowering the seat and moving it forward just a small bit made working on the proper pedal stroke easier. I'm...
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    I'm also trying to incorporate Yoga into my...

    I'm also trying to incorporate Yoga into my routine along with Pilates, strength training (which I will reduce to just push-ups once spring gets here and I'm spending more time on the bike), running...
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    I completely agree with this- I love getting up...

    I completely agree with this- I love getting up and having a leisurely weekend breakfast with my husband then heading out for a ride during the middle of the day!

    I start strength training and...
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    You mentioned that the club has lots of money in...

    You mentioned that the club has lots of money in the bank... sounds like you need a new leader who will energize everyone and put that money to good use!

    Perhaps the other officers could have a...
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    I think my biggest concerns are the lack of...

    I think my biggest concerns are the lack of oversight and that the people who caused this mess are going to get out with hefty bonuses.

    I've never understood that- if your company is about to go...
  17. Thread: Bags

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    I like the looks of the bike cube, it seems to...

    I like the looks of the bike cube, it seems to have all the features I'm looking for- thanks for pointing me in that direction :)
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    I'm looking for something large enough to take...

    I'm looking for something large enough to take overnight if needed. I do have a case for my helmet so it would be protected.
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    Bags

    What bags do you recommend for taking all your bike stuff with you (clothes, helmet/gloves/etc, change of clothes, all that stuff)?

    My husband has the Pearl Izumi Tour Bag- which I really like...
  20. Thread: Burnt out?

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    Good response Dogmama!

    Good response Dogmama!
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    I've been working on incorporating some of these...

    I've been working on incorporating some of these ideas. My husband has jumped on the bandwagon with me too and we've been making more dinners together which is a pleasant side effect.

    Thanks so...
  22. Thread: Burnt out?

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    I find that every year around the end of...

    I find that every year around the end of August/first of September I get really bummed out, no motivation, just a major slump. Then I get revived as soon as the weather starts to change and that...
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    I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I was a...

    I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I was a lance fan when he was riding but my opinion of him has fallen since he retired (did anyone see the story on how much water he uses- maybe i read that...
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    Eden's comment about ladies who can beat her in a...

    Eden's comment about ladies who can beat her in a tt not being able to hang with the pack on a road race brings up an excellent point. Try different kinds of races to find out what your niche is. You...
  25. Thread: White Towels

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    I am currently transitioning to all white towels...

    I am currently transitioning to all white towels in our household as well. I'm also going to all white sheets. It's just so much easier to know you can bleach them and they'll be fine.
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