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Sounds more like target practice...
Hi lmfao. Running a 10K race this morning. All the pain of a 5K, but twice as long. I'm going ENDURO riding tomorrow. 5 minutes downhill, 15 minutes uphill, 5 minutes downhill, 15 minutes uphill, etc etc.
Went up to meet an old rhododendron grower who unfortunately is dying from cancer so I thought I better stop by before it was too late. I am really starting to hit an age where parents dying becomes a regular occurrence. Two friends lost their dads this week. I am going to hit the garden and watch stuff grow.
dryland training for my son's xc-ski team is on my favourite trail today. even for hiking, it's a nice trail. But it's too much for me at the moment. I can't walk on anything steep, or for more than 3km... It's a beautiful fall day. I've got to admit I'm pretty bummed I can't make it. Like really bummed.
Oh well. I guess I'll just focus on doing what I can for the moment, try and recover as quickly as possible.
Oh well. I guess I'll just focus on doing what I can for the moment, try and recover as quickly as possible.
soccer for the boy at 11, then lunch, yard/garden chores, and bonfire night. will be able to get in the hot tub again tonight after my epidural thursday. back is feeling good, but probably won't try to ride for another few days.
Slept 5.5 hours last night. Most I've slept in a month.
Going to do pickup truck things in a bit. Have several thousand pounds of stones and timber to pick up on the in-laws behalf.
Wife, MIL, and kids are at the pediatricians so that the smol peoples can get their flu shots.
I will bundle up and mow the lawns imminently.
Wind ensemble performance tonight. If anyone's bored it's at 7:30 PM at King Center. Free tickets for this first post-COVID concert, even.
www.coloradowindensemble.org
I will bundle up and mow the lawns imminently.
Wind ensemble performance tonight. If anyone's bored it's at 7:30 PM at King Center. Free tickets for this first post-COVID concert, even.
Colorado Wind Ensemble – A symphony of woodwinds, brass & percussion
www.coloradowindensemble.org
Afternoon primates. Just got back from coaching a Varisty Field Hockey game. It was a refreshing change of pace for me (I usually coach Modified and spend most of my day cheerleading, baby sitting and repeating myself 8,000 times). We lost but played a great game against a very skilled (non-league...we played up) team. I officially have no voice from coaching 4 games this week and pep band/homecoming battle of the classes. Hoping some hot tea works, if not...whiskey and some rest should do the trick. Maybe a nap....probably laundry and leaf blowing though.
ray nathans?
Sitting on the side of a country road for 5 hours manning an aid station for a 100 mile / 100km road race. Luckily I was able to pick the site.
Woot....Ruth and Wyleigh just took first place in the California Dressage Society Championships at Intermediate 2
17 miles... 3500-ish vert. Ouch.Guess I should go ride the High Country.
Be back... at some point.
Crystal Peak loop?
Yup. Descended Hunters Creek. Hunters was pretty moto'd out.
I think it's 5 years since we did that ride, that's why I was going to give block and tackle a go to mix it up our last trip. I don't really remember hunter's though either.
It's a screaming descent...
Dropped my motorcycle off at a used bike consignment shop. I didn't want to deal with Craigslist morons. They listed it for more than I bought it for a few years ago. The pandemic is a hell of a thing.
Also should generate a significant "bike" budget. What to get?
Also should generate a significant "bike" budget. What to get?
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We Are One Arrival with a custom Fox/Shimano/Magura build.
That is pretty similar to my current bike which I am perfectly happy with and plan on riding it into dust. Actually I am more than happy with the bikes I have. I'll probably just get some chain lube.
Full basement with too many tools as it is. But I am out of chain lube.
what needs aren't your current fs / ht fulfilling? or do you just want to try something different? i've always been a one bike to rule them all kind of guy so i'm of little help here...
Then upgrade your chain lube situation. Get:
- two or three new chains
- an ultrasonic cleaning bath
- a bunch of mineral turps and some methylated spirits
- some Molten Speed Wax.
I have been running this for near on two years now and even though it is considerably more faff it is a massively superior product to regular lubes. It attracts way less dirt, lasts for absolutely ages and is generally amazing.
- two or three new chains
- an ultrasonic cleaning bath
- a bunch of mineral turps and some methylated spirits
- some Molten Speed Wax.
I have been running this for near on two years now and even though it is considerably more faff it is a massively superior product to regular lubes. It attracts way less dirt, lasts for absolutely ages and is generally amazing.
Nada. I like the hardtail for urban hooning but don't like wearing out proper tires. Perhaps a narrower rimmed wheelset for some street/XC tires.
Will probably put the $$$ to some winter riding trips when the good trails are covered in snow.