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    I want a hard tail

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    52 minutes ago, mack_turtle said:

    Seriously, I love wrapping bars. It's therapeutic to get the spacing just right, wrapped the right direction, tucked in the ends, neatly taped at the center. Hotter line up those shifters first though. I recommend a tailor's tape measure for the job.

    I used to be just as mesmerized/compulsive about taping hockey sticks.  Then, I'd immediately go trash the wrap job with a flagrant tripping and then bemoan the wrap from the penalty box.

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    Snake!

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    19 minutes ago, Yosmithy said:

    Yup, that pretty much describes this. It was amazing to look at. At first glance it appeared like the road was moving.

    That was one of my first "They have that shit in Texas?" comments

    I"ve seen the same thing with herds of Californians moving here.....

    It seems like they're EVERYWHERE, except the roads AREN'T moving.....

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    More of the pussification of 'merica.

    in General Chat

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    On 6/20/2019 at 11:51 AM, mack_turtle said:

    As a person with a education and professional background in newspaper journalism, that whole thing reeks of fake news. I admit my own bias, but sources matter. Every source is subject to some bias because they are human, but some are worse than others.

    Hot take: Rightwing fake news is more prevalent than left-wing fake news because more conservative audience leans older and less inclined to engage in critical thinking.

    As a person with an education......😋

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    And another one bites the dust

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    27 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

    Has anyone ever worked out a scoring system between Shinerider and Seth to determine who has done the most frame carnage? :classic_wink:

    I'm pretty sure Shinerider is in the lead overall, but there could be comparable categories like "Frames Cracked Per Year" and "Other Parts Destroyed" that might provide some interesting data that could be used for historical charting, or creating a betting pool. :classic_biggrin:

    I'm in a Fantasy DH league, so this would fit nicely.  Work up the metrics and I'm in for the league.

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    Random Bike Pictures

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    4 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

    Googling the phone number on the Patrol sign indicates Angel Fire.

    Nice detective work and that makes sense with the trail names, but I'm unfamiliar with that particular sign and the "Back Basin."  I know AF pretty well, which is why I was/am puzzled.  I did recognize the area code, but didn't google the phone number.  Headin' Home is a ski run and Highway is a bike trail.  Plus, I know nothing about slow skiing.

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    PSA - How hot is too hot?

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    40 minutes ago, Anita Handle said:

    Without rectal temp data transposed against power and heart rate, these heat performance claims are all just anecdotal bullcheeze. ☀️

    Do you know how to tell the difference between an oral thermometer and a rectal thermometer?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The taste.

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    PSA - How hot is too hot?

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    2 minutes ago, CBaron said:

     

    Its interesting that you say this.  Because just last week I was digging through my own Strava archives and ran across one from last summer.  In my notes I had stated that the outside temps of 91* almost felt cool considering the (then) recent temps of 98*.  I opined about how much different 6-7* made in my perceptions.  Come to find out....there was some science involved in my perceptions. 

    -CJB

    Hey, maybe you're not such a luddite after all!

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    Training for Long Distance

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    Anyone that knows me knows that I'm not an endurance athlete.  But, I have trained for some serious recreation at altitude.  Elevation effects everyone differently and I've never had a single issue acclimating (no headaches).  I do feel the thinner air, but it's cleaner air!  Training in this thick, hot air will be great for altitude.  I was able to summit the Grand Teton via the Exum Route in 2000.  The hike up to base camp involved all of our camping and climbing gear.  I was more concerned with hauling gear at altitude than the technical climbing.  I "overburdened" my pack weight and hiked extensively to prepare.  I knew my pack weight would be 60#, so I trained with 85# in Nashville, TN.  Nashville is still lowlands and humid.  My advice would be to "overburden" yourself (do more than the event goal) a little before the event. That will produce the confidence you need come race day and the "training" won't hurt either.

    Now, when I train for RIDING PARK! in the beautiful mountains of NM and CO, I usually just get the bike dialed for that type of riding and hone my bourbon selections.

    Third tip, obsess over gear and then don't use 75% of it on race day.  I did that on a solo Monarch Crest ride in 2008.  I carried enough crap to homestead a small village and cut new trail if needed.  I had a virtual field hospital, weapons cache, and stadium lighting.  I love gear, but when it comes down to race/event day(s), especially supported, go Navy SEAL and pack light.  The T-40 will be well supported for emergencies.  Just focus on mechanical fixes (+simplicity) and nutrition.  You can gut out temps/weather if you're hydrated and not hungry.  Dress appropriately, but don't fret on that.  You can be miserable for a few hours if necessary.  Don't forget to look around.  You'll find your happy place in the gorgeous scenery of Telluride.  One can suffer anywhere, but you have chosen one of the most beautiful places on Earth to do so.  Remember the "suck" you put yourself through in Austin when it "sucks" in T-ride.  That should be enough to pull you through.

    Last tip: keep us posted.  You have a lot of support at home and here on AMTB.COM (aka bikemojo expats).  You will crush it.

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    Brushy Creek

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    36 minutes ago, 4fun said:

    Race against the clock and our pride!

    And the other time trialers.  It was fun when we raced PB to look at our one lap time vs. Cat 3's and one lap.  We would have been mid-pack for our age.  The race officials didn't know where to put us for start staggers, so we went behind the Cat 3 15-18 females, I think.  We passed quite a few of them, but gave good warning with a train horn/whistle.  Were y'all able to pass anyone?  That's got to be demoralizing to the one being passed.  It is cool how much power 2 folks can generate.  Too bad for all the deceleration involved.  Once you have a head of steam, it's tough to scrub speed.

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