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05-05-2007, 05:57 PM #1
They call me Crash
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"Being retired from Biking...isn't that kinda like being retired from recess?" Stephen Colbert asked of Lance Armstrong
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05-05-2007, 09:22 PM #2
In through the out door..
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Congrats on the ride and changing the tire!!
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
Did I miss a new bike? Why the saddle change?? Inquiring minds are curious
Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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05-07-2007, 09:36 AM #3
LeMond Etape WSD
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Wow!
Congrats on all feats accomplished!!!
The 38 mph terrifies me! I don't like speed. Never have, never will. Don't like roller coasters or any of that, fast cars, nope nope nope. I brake downhill and don't care who knows!!Louise
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-- Jacquie "Alice B. Toeclips" Phelan, former U.S. national champion cyclist
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05-07-2007, 11:23 AM #4
listen to the bees
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Believe it or not I am mostly like that too. I always go slow down curvy descents, or any descents with gravel or blind spots where dogs or cars might pop out from the side... Originally Posted by quint41
I am a very cautious rider. It's only when I get a straightaway smooth descent with clear visibility for 1/2 mile around that I let it go. I used to get REALLY SCARED going fast. But I never go faster than I feel in control of.
Nowadays, when the conditions are just right, it's fun and doesn't seem as fast as it used to seem to me. But always always...safety first.
COSC- don't feel bad- some tires are really HARD to get off the rim- you might have had some of those stubborn ones.Lisa
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05-07-2007, 06:55 PM #5
What's next? A half iron?
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Hey Lisa - congrats on all the firsts!! And on one day too!!
I had my first flat when I was alone so had no choice but to fix it. Luckily I had been practicing a few times at home the week before so I managed. Did you say you managed to take the tire off without using levers? I can't seem to do that - my hands aren't strong enough I guess. Do you think it depends on the kind of tire (ie road vs mtb?)
Your top speed is the same as mine! Whoo hoo! I haven't hit it once this year though. Don't know what's slowing me down - I keep trying.It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot
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