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grumpo_potamus

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  • Approach to winter cycling?

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  • I like that... Make the best of the nicer days and push there rather than trying to hit some other quota, riding when it's unpleasant, and getting de-motivated.

  • Approach to winter cycling?

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  • Lately it's been cold + actively snowing, so it just hasn't been appealing to go out and ride. Like another commenter mentioned there's also the factor of it getting dark early. So, it's really just been a lack of motivation on my part recently.

    I've been trying out different layering to try to get temps in the sweet not too hot/not too cold spot. Still got more work to do, but am getting there. One thing I found has helped was to throw a handlebar bag on in colder temps - makes it easier to stash something if I get warmer than expected or have some additional if it's colder... beats having a backpack that gets my back sweaty.

  • Approach to winter cycling?

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  • Getting dark early is what kind of kills it for me too. By the time I'm getting off work the light is fading fast and the temperature is dropping with it.

    Dealing with mechanical issues always sucks, but that's another thing I've had in the back of my mind - it would be tough to deal with that kind of stuff with chilly or gloved fingers.

  • Approach to winter cycling?

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  • I went out this afternoon and it was about 34°F but the wind was chilly and pretty strong at times. I went my normal route where the paved path was plowed and clear, to a dirt road that had packed snow, and finally had to turn around where the trail had over 12 inches of snow.

    I just took it slower than usual.

    It wasn't too bad with some layering, but my hands and feet got cold (should have just bulked up what I was wearing).

    I think I'll probably look to get a used trainer for when I just can't be bothered to bundle up and get out. Sounds kind of boring, but at least fulfills the exercise factor. Then, make the most of any fair weather days and try to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors.

    Thanks for the replies everyone

  • House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol

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  • When Rep. Nancy Mace (R - S. Carolina) goes running into the bathroom to plaster the bowl with a putrid, explosive shit followed by a series of wet farts, she doesn't want anyone else in there as that would be embarrassing. Especially if they saw her leave without washing her hands.

  • Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says

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  • Mar-a-Lago local legend. He's the current KOM on the golf course / McDonald's segment.

  • What does this mean on Google Maps?

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  • Biking is also pretty dependent on the individual and their setup. The elevation changes, distances, sustained speed, and terrain one individual and their equipment can handle can vary drastically with another person. Not to mention someone's tolerance for whatever the weather might be doing at the time while you're completely exposed to the elements on a bike or walking.

    It's just them taking a "your results may vary" approach while covering their own ass.

    Anecdotally, while driving in Colorado, I put in a destination that I was driving to in bike mode on accident. The destination was like 80 miles away from where I was and involved climbing and descending a mountain pass. Google Maps was very optimistic about how long it would take me to bike there...all without knowing my anything about my health, the kind of bike I have, if I would be able to bike at that elevation, etc. (being Google they probably knew)

  • Let's see pics from your weekend rides...

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  • I switched over to Ride with GPS for the most part (my activity there still syncs over to Strava), but I grabbed the route files from here: https://ridewithgps.com/users/171708

    How was the WP area? I thought their rides up there looked really nice. I'll have to try one soon.

  • Let's see pics from your weekend rides...

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  • I followed this, except on the way back, I stuck to the right and went back the way I came on 343 instead of taking 344 over to 306 early as I wanted to avoid the pavement as much as possible (there was a lot more traffic than I was expecting). I parked in town, but if you wanted to avoid the paved road completely, it looked like you could park on some pull-outs on 343.

    https://www.gravelbikeadventures.com/route/buena-vista-to-cottonwood-lake-out-and-back

  • Let's see pics from your weekend rides...

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  • Picture from Friday's ride from Buena Vista, CO to Cottonwood Lake and back (25.5mi/2,200ft elevation gain).

    Picture from last night's after-dinner ride on my nearby trails (10.5mi/550ft elevation gain).

    No pictures from this morning's trip to the farmer's market (18mi)

  • Trump Rages About ‘Deranged Jack Smith’ Filing New Jan. 6 Indictment: ‘Merely an Attempt to INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTION’

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  • The cream/white shape wear is so 2017

  • Trump Rages About ‘Deranged Jack Smith’ Filing New Jan. 6 Indictment: ‘Merely an Attempt to INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTION’

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  • Does he own any other outfits? Every picture I see of him for like at least the last 6 months, he's wearing the same suit and tie.

  • Which bike? Salsa Warbird CF vs Canyon Grail CF SL 7?

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  • I like it, but it's a complicated answer. First, I really like it as I'd been away from any kind of cycling for some years and this was one of the first bikes that had fit me for some time (not a weird size or anything, I was just riding old bikes I'd outgrown or second hand). For the price point, it was a great reintroduction.

    I've had mine for a year in mid-August. I ride ~50mi/wk on a combo of paved multi use tail, gravel roads, and single track. At the moment, it's my only bike and because of that I'm also taking it places it probably shouldn't go, like rough/rocky single track. But...at the lower cost, that's something I'm more willing to do with that bike than say a $3k carbon gravel bike.

    I see a lot of people out on more expensive bikes that look barely used and I'm keeping up with them just fine.

    I have put some work and money into this, but nothing too outside to norm for maintenance in a year's time - standard saddle and pedal swap, tires, replaced the brake cables and re-wrapped the handle bars in the process.

    I recently had a spoke break on a ride, and I think that's kind of turned my attention to wishing that there were just better components as a whole on the bike. Things like hydraulic disc vs mechanical would be nice.

    However much I'd love to have a better gravel bike though, my focus is on getting a mtn bike again as I think I'm currently just treating this bike too rough. I've just found I'm really enjoying riding again and want to do it all.

    If you're not sure how much you'll actually ride gravel, I'd say it's worth checking out. I believe their current line addresses some of the issues people have had with brake cables and they've moved to thru-axle as more standard, but I honestly haven't kept up with them much. It's been great for my all-around use. You just may find yourself wanting an upgrade if you get into riding gravel. But if not, at least you haven't overspent.

    Hope that helps!

  • Which bike? Salsa Warbird CF vs Canyon Grail CF SL 7?

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  • Trade you my Poseidon X for either 😅

    They both look great - enjoy the ride whichever you decide on!