TheGerd
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Ok, sounds good.
The July 31/31 Classic p/b Halter's, JORBA, & MTBNJ
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Piston Honda
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Story of my day as well
Pagliacci
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Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/DjPpMLVVxhb
Is it too late to join? I filled out my Jorba form, check is in the hands of the USPS.
I don't expect t to make it very far, but I'll give it a shot. I've successfully completed this challenge a couple of times, but I haven't really ridden in ~5 years (picked up a used bike in the spring, rode it twice prior to today).
After procrastinating all morning, I finally got on my bike, opened Strava, and forged ahead. So....Strava doesn't record until you hit "start"?
I found that out almost halfway into my planned ride (I don'tactually live on an overpass). How is it that my phone knows where I am all the time ["Did you enjoy your visit to Duck Donuts, fatty?"], but it didn't know enough to start my goddamned ride?
So I re-routed to make sure I hit the hour officially, but of course, it started raining. First ride totally sucked.
First ride was also pretty awesome; feels great to be back on a bike.
I will post when I drop out, please feel free to ridicule me with the most vile names and language (I'm talking 70's vintage insults, no pc worries here).
Is it too late to join? I filled out my Jorba form, check is in the hands of the USPS.
I don't expect t to make it very far, but I'll give it a shot. I've successfully completed this challenge a couple of times, but I haven't really ridden in ~5 years (picked up a used bike in the spring, rode it twice prior to today).
After procrastinating all morning, I finally got on my bike, opened Strava, and forged ahead. So....Strava doesn't record until you hit "start"?
I found that out almost halfway into my planned ride (I don'tactually live on an overpass). How is it that my phone knows where I am all the time ["Did you enjoy your visit to Duck Donuts, fatty?"], but it didn't know enough to start my goddamned ride?
So I re-routed to make sure I hit the hour officially, but of course, it started raining. First ride totally sucked.
First ride was also pretty awesome; feels great to be back on a bike.
I will post when I drop out, please feel free to ridicule me with the most vile names and language (I'm talking 70's vintage insults, no pc worries here).
iman29
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sad but probably true... good thing I am only aiming for the 20+ category anyway. who knows I might get in a TM Mulligan at some point.
I am in the same boat and it looks as if I am going to miss the first ride. I should have done the ride first thing in the morning when I had the chance, instead of sleeping in
Whoever said that this whole thing will be made/broken in the first 4 days of the competition was spot-on I think.
EJphotos
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Ha yeah I think so. Might have to do multiple small rides in between rain drops, still determined to get it done
Gene
The Dancing Machine
Right
iman29
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I am in the same boat and it looks as if I am going to miss the first ride. I should have done the ride first thing in the morning when I had the chance, instead of sleeping in
xc62701
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Challenge accepted.
GSTim
Formerly M3Tim
Almost bailed out on the first day. Busy earlier then rain started. Thought I saw a window open, but not. Total downpours for the first half, should have waited another hour. Anyway I'm still in it until tomorrow!
https://www.strava.com/activities/5560571879
https://www.strava.com/activities/5560571879
Ian F
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Why I dragged my ass out of bed at 4 AM this morning. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll be so lucky tomorrow. I think I see a window during lunch - although the Les Gets Short Track races start at 11:30.... Sat looks equally iffy - plus I need to be home in time to watch the World Cup - which start at 6:30... AM... Ouch...
I’ve enjoyed all the posts today, but this gets the gold star for me.
Exit insults will include donut references.
The_Mountainside_Menace
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https://www.strava.com/activities/5560484368 Was thinking I could ride right after my meeting this morning, but ended up working/procrastinating all day long. Finally got my act together to ride in the storm. There were some butt puckering moments where the thunder was right overhead, but in the back of my mind I remembered that titanium is a relatively poor conductor of electricity and I should be okay given the taller trees around me (maybe I slept through that lesson). At least I got to see a cool box turtle (I think that's what this guy is)!
Also need to add my sidekick
Also need to add my sidekick