What a great day! We had cookies, a nice climb, screaming descent, Mexican for lunch. Thom was truly surprised that the birthday dessert was his. He was convinced it was for Andrew - a soon to be 21 year old who smoked us all. But hey, he couldn't have a beer with HIS lunch.
My D'oh moment, I asked Bill what gear I was in on my rear cassette (first ride with the new stuff and it felt different.) Told him I hadn't developed the skills to turn around and look. He said, "Veronica, you don't turn around to look, you look between your legs." I looked and said, "Wow! you really can see it!" How many years have I been riding? Let's just say I'm NOT spatial.
I did go up most of the mountain one gear higher than normal. I thought I was in my 28, based on shifter position and feel, but nope I was one down from there. That was cool, since I have a tendency to get into my easiest gear and stay there.
We all survived the climb and plan to do it again in two weeks.
V.
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04-24-2005, 04:23 PM #1
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04-24-2005, 04:51 PM #2
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Another really good ride! Everyone, all 10 of us spanning 4 decades, made it to the top. Everyone was really riding strong, in the zone, and it was fun to see all the grins of accomplishment at lunch. Woohoo!!
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04-24-2005, 04:54 PM #3
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Thom's not that old.
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04-24-2005, 05:47 PM #4
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Ah, he's a long way from a LOF. He's still just a LF!
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04-24-2005, 05:57 PM #5
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04-24-2005, 05:59 PM #6
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Gee snap, how very kind and selfless of you - whadda pal
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04-24-2005, 07:13 PM #7
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Anything for the cause - I'm willing to make the sacrafice......
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04-24-2005, 06:15 PM #8
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I thought the trio of LOFs (and LFs) did a mighty fine job today. Having Lee set the pace for Robb made a huge difference and I think it is what kept him motivated. I was floored when I found out Robb made it up. Thank you both for keeping Moose rolling uphill. Originally Posted by jobob
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Ha, I'm still thinking about what we must have looked like when the Bike Bus arrived - vertically challenged me and the PeeWee team. I liked someone's comment about "Soccer Mom."
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04-24-2005, 06:30 PM #9
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uh, I beg to differ, Moose was way faster than us. At least until that wretched mile or so before Devils Elbow.
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