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Wow, this thread has taken a strange, yet predictable, turn.
knight1fox3
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FLBuff PE
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20 mile lunch ride today. The past two weeks have not been good. I was on vaca visiting my parents last week, and playing catch-up at work this week. Today was my first ride of the week. I am still in surprisingly good shape. I may try to tackle Independence Pass (12,100' at the summit) this weekend. I made it two miles from the summit a few weeks ago, when the weather (rain and snow) forced me to turn around.
knight1fox3
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Question for cyclers out there. What do you think of this in addition to the asking price?
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4546447925.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4546447925.html
csb
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Burleys keep their value, so it's not bad. It's an older model for sure (looking at the wheels), but it should be good to go. I'd check the tire tread and the frame for scuff marks. It's a better value than buying a new trailer in the same price range because the cheap trailer will be much heavier and harder to use.
FWIW, our kid LOVED riding in the Burley. He would load up his stuff and enjoy watching the world go by, until he fell asleep. I imagine it's the reason he's so patient and kind.
FWIW, our kid LOVED riding in the Burley. He would load up his stuff and enjoy watching the world go by, until he fell asleep. I imagine it's the reason he's so patient and kind.
csb
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Yeah, we had the single one. "Not tonight, honey. We've only got the Burley Solo."
knight1fox3
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I dont know if that is a super nice brand or anything but I am pretty sure you can get a kid carrier like that new at Target for about the same amount of money?
we had one that could also be a double stroller, was nice for events like halloween and such when they were younger.. we got a heck of a lot of use out of a cheap $110 model and then gave it to some friends after around a decade.....
just dont be like the nuts in boulder and pull your kids on the road with it.
we had one that could also be a double stroller, was nice for events like halloween and such when they were younger.. we got a heck of a lot of use out of a cheap $110 model and then gave it to some friends after around a decade.....
just dont be like the nuts in boulder and pull your kids on the road with it.
IlPadrino
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^ Well done. How many feet of "up"?
csb
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Excellent! I thought of you yesterday when we traveled I-70 through the mountains. My kid and I pledged to come back and try the bike path sometime.
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32 miles on Monday
20 miles on Tuesday
Planning 30+ miles today
The weather has been awesome this week.
20 miles on Tuesday
Planning 30+ miles today
The weather has been awesome this week.
FLBuff PE
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So I made it! It started with a Colorado State Patrol lead out at 0700, then after about 10 miles of rolling hills, the ascent up Rabbit Ears Pass began. Climbed for about an hour, getting passed by some riders, and passing some as well. Took about an hour to get to the top of the east summit. Rabbit Ears has two summits, an east and a west. The first aid station was at the west summit. The aid stations were very well stocked. The descent off Rabbit Ears was super fast and super fun. On the 'flat' section between Rabbit Ear and Gore Pass, I got into a group of about 6 riders, and hammered out about 20 miles at a 30 mph pace. I had never ridden with a group like that before, and definitely felt the aero effect of riding in a group. The ascent up Gore Pass just about did me in. I started cramping in my left calf, but knew if I could make it to the top, where the aid station was, I could eat some bananas and recover. I made it to the top before my time goal (noon), so I was really happy. The descent, again, was fast and fun; then there were a few nasty little climbs. Between mile markers 70 and 90, it was a long and lonely rode. I was by myself, pounding out the miles at a 22 mph pace. It was starting to get hot, too. Made it to mile 90, and the last aid station before the end about when I wanted to. Started the final climb, and got my third wind, and passed some more riders. At this point, any hill was a "MOTHERF@CKER" moment. But I soldiered on. I made the finish line 8.5 hours after starting my day. 110 miles, and I was able to celebrate with a beer at the end. Saturday was a good day.
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