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01-17-2008, 12:38 PM #1
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"Chisel praise in stone; write criticism in sand."
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01-17-2008, 12:53 PM #2
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I suppose I should get in here. I saw -4 as a HIGH TEMP
for Saturday. Hunker down...
2007 Trek 5000
2009 Jamis Coda
1972 Schwinn Suburban
"I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood."
Susan B. Anthony, 1896
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01-17-2008, 12:56 PM #3
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Gosh, I would say I was in but there's no way I'm up for a 5 hour training ride! Will a 2-hour ride be good enough to count me in? I'm a light-weight.
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01-19-2008, 02:46 PM #4
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Well, I did 3.5 hours today... 58 miles... 16.5 mph average... on the trainer!
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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01-19-2008, 02:57 PM #5
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I just finished Tough Love - 3 hours, plus warmup and cooldown. Ouch. I'm supposed to do a really long ride tomorrow. It rained and snowed all day today, and won't get above freezing tomorrow, so I'm not sure how safe it will be to ride outside. Grrr.
Looks like I'll have another long day on the trainer.
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
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01-19-2008, 05:24 PM #6
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Pedal Wench you crack me up...I love your signature...may I use that every time I get a hot flash...
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I have a tip for those of you that are spending so much time in the saddle. I use mens bib pants. I know but I like the longer leg length and they fit really well. The padding is obviously in a slightly different place, but I felt great after 2 hours plus. Better than I have ever felt with my Sugoi 7 panels. And I have a guys seat on my Guru to boot. Getting a new ladies this spring. Just thought the tip might be useful...happy riding everyone.Have a bad day...cycle. Have a good day...cycle.
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01-20-2008, 05:19 AM #7
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OH! I have that video. I haven't done it yet though.
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
I just finished Tough Love - 3 hours, plus warmup and cooldown. Ouch. I'm supposed to do a really long ride tomorrow. It rained and snowed all day today, and won't get above freezing tomorrow, so I'm not sure how safe it will be to ride outside. Grrr. Looks like I'll have another long day on the trainer."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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01-20-2008, 06:51 AM #8
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It's not bad -- it has the option to play without music, so I can use my own -- a much better mix! It's not bad, but I don't like the standing parts with little resistance -- makes my knees hurt. So, if he has them standing out of the saddle in a high gear, I just do a high-cadence interval instead. Grrr, I might have to do it again today. Not happy... Originally Posted by KSH
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
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01-20-2008, 06:52 AM #9
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I am so impressed with all of you. I don't know how you ride your trainers for that long and not get too bored. The longest I can handle is about an hour. I have a few spinervals but they only last 45 min. Any advice on pushing through the bordem that creeps in? Thanks
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