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  1. #1
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    Not sure what it says about my mental state, but I'm a minimalist on the road (though pump and tube are required) and I'm a kitchen-sink type on dirt: tube in baby powder, duct tape, zip ties, tools, etc., plus compass, highlighter (for maps),Vitamin I, space blanket, medical kit with coban, contact lens drops and bandana. I think I've even carried Technu just in case. I've never gotten poison oak but 2 of the guys I ride with (one being the DH) get it just by getting out of the car.

  2. #2
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    Aug 2002
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    Sillycon Valley, California
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    Tube, mini tool, speed lever, car keyless entry beeper, sunscreen, and vitamin I. (All hail vitamin I!) Snacks can be fig newtons, trail mix, mojo bars, smuckers uncrustables - peanut butter and jelly.

  3. #3
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    I - ??

    Quote Originally Posted by snapdragen
    All hail vitamin I!
    Never heard of Vitamin I - thought they stopped when they got to Vitamin E. What's Vit I? Should I rush out and order a batch?

  4. #4
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    Mar 2003
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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyMitre
    Never heard of Vitamin I - thought they stopped when they got to Vitamin E. What's Vit I? Should I rush out and order a batch?
    Ibuprofen

  5. #5
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    D'Oh - Thought it probably was!

  6. #6
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    Ha, vitamin I! I was racking my brain to figure that one out!

  7. #7
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    me #103! i was thinking same thing - "Vit I.....should I be researching Vitamin I?" Thanks for the save! Although a word of note: My father was diagnosed with kidney disease that has been linked to long-term high dosage Ibuprofen. Due to his disease he can no longer use any drugs except Tylonel. Apparently, doctors prescribe high-dose (read 800-1000 mgs) I for surgeries, muscle damages etc etc and they are now learning it can lead to kidney disease.
    Kathies Tip of the Day!
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

  8. #8
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    Jan 2005
    Location
    Vernon, British Columbia
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    wow, corsair, thanks for the tip! and the detail too! I usually limit my vit. i to only when there is acute pain indicating serious inflammation, and I usually only take one 200mg tablet, because I don't find it does much for pain management anyway, so why bother taking more? heh. I use high doses of calcium for all muscle related pain. it seems to work fabulously, I sleep like a baby, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't do much harm.

    namaste,
    ~T~

 

 

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