Hump Day Coffee Club starts tomorrow!

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November 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm #985827

PeteD
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Missed getting a pic of the tandem in use

November 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm #985837

americancyclo
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Definitely missed you Kathy, it’s been a while since we’ve crossed paths!

November 13, 2013 at 7:12 pm #985847

Dirt
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Shawn is pretty damn good at riding a tandem. Dude has skills.

November 13, 2013 at 7:48 pm #985851

KLizotte
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Who is who in the pics?

November 13, 2013 at 7:55 pm #985853

sjclaeys
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What is with sitting inside? Rule V!

November 13, 2013 at 7:57 pm #985854

PeteD
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@sjclaeys 69082 wrote:

What is with sitting inside? Rule V!

We were actively recovering from Rule IX.

–Pete

November 13, 2013 at 8:07 pm #985855

MattAune
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@KLizotte 69080 wrote:

Who is who in the pics?

Shawn (americancyclo) – Chris (consularrider) – Pete (Dirt) and Shawn again – Me (MattAune)

@PeteD 69055 wrote:

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November 13, 2013 at 8:26 pm #985856

GB
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Shawn, how do you bike in suit? I would be a disgusting mess by the time I arrived at work. Is there a secret, or does it just require being a bamf?

November 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm #985859

americancyclo
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@GregBain 69085 wrote:

Shawn, how do you bike in suit? I would be a disgusting mess by the time I arrived at work. Is there a secret, or does it just require being a bamf?

The secret is cold starting temps and a wicking baselayer. Also, moderate your effort. I’ve only done this once before, just recently on a 20 mile ride. I just took my time and averaged about 12 mph. When I’m regularly commuting to work in my skinsuit, I average closer to 17. It helps that I only have to go about 12 miles and the ride is mostly downhill in the morning.

And thanks, sometimes I do feel like a Banff.

November 13, 2013 at 8:57 pm #985860

ShawnoftheDread
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I think the real answer is Dirt did all the work.

November 13, 2013 at 9:17 pm #985865

Dirt
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@ShawnoftheDread 69089 wrote:

I think the real answer is Dirt did all the work.

We played around with how much power we were putting out. You can really feel when you emphasize power over smoothness when you ride. The bike wobbles a few inches to each side with each pedal stroke. The way to ride a tandem well is to balance power with smoothness.

November 13, 2013 at 9:23 pm #985866

DismalScientist
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@PeteD 69083 wrote:

We were actively recovering from Rule IX.

Sorry, not cold enough for claiming Rule IX.

(Hell, it’s never cold enough around here to claim that rule.:rolleyes:)

November 13, 2013 at 9:25 pm #985867

consularrider
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@DismalScientist 69095 wrote:

Sorry, not cold enough for claiming Rule IX.

(Hell, it’s never cold enough around here to claim that rule.:rolleyes:)

But we were eating, not riding, so do the “rules” apply? :p

November 19, 2013 at 12:22 am #986243

GB
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Will anyone be at HDCC around 7/7:30? Or will everyone be at the CX ride?

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?5934-Where-to-ride-my-cross-bike&p=69493#post69493

November 19, 2013 at 6:07 am #986260

Arlingtonrider
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I’m planning to be there, although I don’t have a good record for making it there before 7:15 – which might be based on certain scones coming out of the oven around 7:20 a.m. . I have several days’ worth of forum and other news to catch up on.

Are people doing Gravelly cross rides on Weds. mornings now? Would HDCC on another day be better during cross season?
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