Hot enough for ya?

Paladin said:

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they
almost hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has
felt like it lately.

I have to admit I've been doing some of the same. The numbers are lower
here (90's) but that is really hot for us, and the sun is really intense
here.
I'm even contemplating a new road bike, a LeMonde with a pretty old-school
setup (steel & Campy). Not sure if I'll do it or not, but it's a sweet
ride.
If it's hot and still, that's one way to keep the air flowing and still
get a reasonable workout in. If there just weren't all these damn cars all
over the roads!

Matt (Shhh - don't tell anyone)

My secret is this is an old-school steel Bianchi with Campy on it, too.
Got it at a Police Auction for $20, put some cross tires with liners (always
got flats), and a bright rear flashing light. Voila, GR Bike lives again!

CB

I'm currently riding an old-school/new-school Trek 2100 form '92 or so.
It's got Shimano 105 with downtube shifters, but the frame is that old
Trek Carbon tube/Aluminum dropout combo which was tha shiznit at the
time. It seems to be holding up, but that LeMonde was much smoother and
I like the new shifters.

I think I buy my wife a singlespeed for our 10th anniversary instead. My
road bike works ok for the moment.

Matt

Paladin said:

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they
almost hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has
felt like it lately.

I have to admit I've been doing some of the same. The numbers are lower
here (90's) but that is really hot for us, and the sun is really intense
here.
I'm even contemplating a new road bike, a LeMonde with a pretty old-school
setup (steel & Campy). Not sure if I'll do it or not, but it's a sweet
ride.
If it's hot and still, that's one way to keep the air flowing and still
get a reasonable workout in. If there just weren't all these damn cars all
over the roads!

Matt (Shhh - don't tell anyone)

My secret is this is an old-school steel Bianchi with Campy on it, too.
Got it at a Police Auction for $20, put some cross tires with liners (always
got flats), and a bright rear flashing light. Voila, GR Bike lives again!

CB

I'm currently riding an old-school/new-school Trek 2100 form '92 or so.
It's got Shimano 105 with downtube shifters, but the frame is that old
Trek Carbon tube/Aluminum dropout combo which was tha shiznit at the
time. It seems to be holding up, but that LeMonde was much smoother and
I like the new shifters.

I think I buy my wife a singlespeed for our 10th anniversary instead. My
road bike works ok for the moment.

Matt

Paladin said:

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they
almost hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has
felt like it lately.

I have to admit I've been doing some of the same. The numbers are lower
here (90's) but that is really hot for us, and the sun is really intense
here.
I'm even contemplating a new road bike, a LeMonde with a pretty old-school
setup (steel & Campy). Not sure if I'll do it or not, but it's a sweet
ride.
If it's hot and still, that's one way to keep the air flowing and still
get a reasonable workout in. If there just weren't all these damn cars all
over the roads!

Matt (Shhh - don't tell anyone)

My secret is this is an old-school steel Bianchi with Campy on it, too.
Got it at a Police Auction for $20, put some cross tires with liners (always
got flats), and a bright rear flashing light. Voila, GR Bike lives again!

CB

I'm currently riding an old-school/new-school Trek 2100 form '92 or so.
It's got Shimano 105 with downtube shifters, but the frame is that old
Trek Carbon tube/Aluminum dropout combo which was tha shiznit at the
time. It seems to be holding up, but that LeMonde was much smoother and
I like the new shifters.

I think I buy my wife a singlespeed for our 10th anniversary instead. My
road bike works ok for the moment.

Matt

Paladin said:

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they
almost hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has
felt like it lately.

I have to admit I've been doing some of the same. The numbers are lower
here (90's) but that is really hot for us, and the sun is really intense
here.
I'm even contemplating a new road bike, a LeMonde with a pretty old-school
setup (steel & Campy). Not sure if I'll do it or not, but it's a sweet
ride.
If it's hot and still, that's one way to keep the air flowing and still
get a reasonable workout in. If there just weren't all these damn cars all
over the roads!

Matt (Shhh - don't tell anyone)

My secret is this is an old-school steel Bianchi with Campy on it, too.
Got it at a Police Auction for $20, put some cross tires with liners (always
got flats), and a bright rear flashing light. Voila, GR Bike lives again!

CB

I'm currently riding an old-school/new-school Trek 2100 form '92 or so.
It's got Shimano 105 with downtube shifters, but the frame is that old
Trek Carbon tube/Aluminum dropout combo which was tha shiznit at the
time. It seems to be holding up, but that LeMonde was much smoother and
I like the new shifters.

I think I buy my wife a singlespeed for our 10th anniversary instead. My
road bike works ok for the moment.

Matt

Paladin said:

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they
almost hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has
felt like it lately.

I have to admit I've been doing some of the same. The numbers are lower
here (90's) but that is really hot for us, and the sun is really intense
here.
I'm even contemplating a new road bike, a LeMonde with a pretty old-school
setup (steel & Campy). Not sure if I'll do it or not, but it's a sweet
ride.
If it's hot and still, that's one way to keep the air flowing and still
get a reasonable workout in. If there just weren't all these damn cars all
over the roads!

Matt (Shhh - don't tell anyone)

My secret is this is an old-school steel Bianchi with Campy on it, too.
Got it at a Police Auction for $20, put some cross tires with liners (always
got flats), and a bright rear flashing light. Voila, GR Bike lives again!

CB

I'm currently riding an old-school/new-school Trek 2100 form '92 or so.
It's got Shimano 105 with downtube shifters, but the frame is that old
Trek Carbon tube/Aluminum dropout combo which was tha shiznit at the
time. It seems to be holding up, but that LeMonde was much smoother and
I like the new shifters.

I think I buy my wife a singlespeed for our 10th anniversary instead. My
road bike works ok for the moment.

Matt

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:58:57 -0700, Paladin wrote
(in article <[email hidden]>😉:

Quoted message said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

CDB
What's that I used to say? "The road to hell is paved...." sure has felt
like it lately.

Here in the Tucson area yesterday was the first day in 40 days that it wasn't
over 100F. Dang! Our record of consecutive 100F+ days was 39, so we only tied
it but didn't break it. Something like 28 of those days were over 104F. Can't
mountain bike in this stuff, can't carry enough water, so I have to become a
GR for the summer. I know that many other places in AZ and southern CA have
been even hotter.

Rode two days last week on my sleek red steel Bianchi with the Campy
components. Went ~40 miles on the 111F day and ~35 miles on the 109F day. I'm
busy in the mornings so I have to ride in the afternoon right about when the
temp peaks. Drank almost a gallon of water both times. At least on the road
bike I can stop and fill up when I run out.

Truth is I really don't mind the heat as long as I drink plenty of water.
It's really something to ride hard in that kind of heat and see almost no
sweat on your body. Single digit relative humidity is amazing.

Now the monsoon is here and the temp is only 99F today. Problem is there's
lightning everywhere from the thunderstorms so I really don't want to be out
on a moving lightning rod. Also the RH is up to about 30 - 40%, so you really
notice the sweat. I'm secretly longing for those days in December and January
when the temps are around 60F and I can get on the mountain bike again for
extended rides. If only the snakes were out in the winter it would be
perfect.

Tlacatecatl

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

--
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To e-mail me, unmunge my address

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

--
-BB-
To e-mail me, unmunge my address

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

--
-BB-
To e-mail me, unmunge my address

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

--
-BB-
To e-mail me, unmunge my address

Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

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Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

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One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

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Paladin said:

I rode home the other day in 107f heat. Only 6 miles, but that was a fun
trip.

Next day was cooler, only 103.

Man, I'm glad you reminded me - I keep forgetting to check the weather!
Supposed to go up another 10 degrees tomorrow...better ride tonight!
(still nothing close to 100, but that's why I'm in Oregon!)

Quoted message said:

One thing I've learned about the dark side of cycling, though:

Most truck drivers don't understand me working on my fitness, as they almost
hit me, working on their fatness.

No kidding. These dudes with pickups feel so confident about knowing their
limits that they don't mind risking hitting someone with the mirrors. I
know of a guy who got hit once - an off-duty bike cop. He caught up to the
pickup at the next stoplight, got off the bike and hopped in the bed, and
took a leak in the guy's truck (so the story goes; I wasn't there).

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