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UCI needs to go away. Antiquated ideals and rules. It is just a money grab and always has been. UCI played a big part in the Armstrong scandal all for the sake of money. When Armstrong was at the peak of the Tour years UCI did nothing to investigate because they didn't want to kill the golden calf. When it all broke and people started coming forward after the money dried up the UCI couldn't ignore things and didn't care because there was really nothing to lose except accurate history of Tour de France winners. They can have their E-Bike races I'm not interested. If I want to see something like that I'll watch MotoX.

Semenuk is still a badass. I think he's coming for blood. Been away for a few years now. The new kids might be willing to take sketchier lines but Semenuk has experience, skills and most of all style. If Rogatkin were riding he'd be on my list in place of Sorge. Lacondeguy is another potential already has one Rampage win under his belt.

1) Semenuk 2) Sorge 3) Rheeder That's my pick.

I'm gonna hold you to that:)

Unfortunately I'm thinking more like Monday.

Has anyone seen Semenuks lily pad line? Pretty impressive.

I vote for Semenuk.

Not sure if I did that post correctly. Had to scan photos which turned them into PDF. Not always so computer literate. Hope you can view pics. Fixed it.

June 1986. Bikes resting against World Trade Center after 5 Boroughs Tour. Mine is the blue Schwinn High Sierra the Cannondale is my buddies.

Don't know what size you ride but this is a good deal if either of these sizes fits. https://www.jensonusa.com/Kona-Private-Jake-Bike-2017

Lake Travis was about 30ft from going over spillway yesterday. Four gates are open now.

From what I understand wood features on 1/4 Notch and DD are not really what the county wants. Snail is a whole different story.

Took a spill a while back phone was in my pocket landed right on it. Fortunately I have it in a tough case, landed on a rock gouged the case and dented the back of the phone through the case. Phone survived. On body may not be safest place.

I wonder how this seller decided on the $86 price? $86??????

My whole purpose for riding is to disconnect from all the crap we get subjected to everyday. Why would I want to bring some electronic device with me that keeps me connected to "the real world". I enjoy the peacefulness of just riding the trails.

Rode 1/4 Notch Saturday. Not terrible but not great some large puddles in places. Like Throet said always before a feature you need traction for. I was thinking what if we just turn those low lying areas that stay wet into rock gardens. Go out while it's wet and muddy and just pack largish rocks into the muddy sections. Once everting drys the rocks would be locked into the mud. Any thoughts?

At least!

Rained here last night. Getting tired of every weekend of rain.

Welcome aboard!

M*thaf*cker!

When you said bagel ride I thought we were going to New York🤣. I've done a few large group rides in my time one being the five boroughs tour of NY. Stay close enough to the guy in front of you to save strength by drafting, don't be erratic on your bike, don't always trust the guy in front of you to make good decisions meaning you occasionally need to look up the road a bit and be prepared for anything especially road furniture (islands, signs, roundabouts and always try to cross railroad tracks at 90*). As far as shoulder to shoulder that pretty much sorts itself out as long as you don't get bars, pedals or wheels tangled. Oh and always be aware of wheel overlap of the guy in front of you that's a guaranteed way to meet the pavement personally.

Brushy is a swamp. Rode the hike and bike today just to get miles. Water is flowing down heavily from Rim. Brushy creek is over it's banks and almost up to the bridge by Mulligan. Didn't actually check any of the trails but have to assume with as hard as it rained yesterday it's gonna be at least three days of sun to get back to ridable conditions.

Standing too much is no good either. Been working on my feet on concrete and asphalt for almost forty years now. Eventually Plantar fasciitis will get you from standing all the time. Talking from experience. It's no fun.

Tires packed with mud and puddles. This is why we can't have nice things!

Found one of the people riding wet trails when they shouldn't be.