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Yes, you can be on Team Red but only Diabetics can be Red Riders.

Happy Birthday Ben.

The US Pro Championships are showing on NBC Sports for those that didn't watch online.

Yeah. Unfortunately BBQ was awful. Some of the worst I have ever had.

Yeah never got a chance to switch out brake pads. I really had no discomfort on the Cervelo. First Red Rider across the finish line in my route so I consider that as a win.

Done. Rained about half the time. Only issue I had was misaligned cleats so my right foot is really sore now. I am definitely going to train for the Century next time as I do not feel tired at all at the end of 52. Thanks again for everyone's support.

Done. Rained about half the time. Only issue I had was misaligned cleats so my right foot is really sore now. I am definitely going to train for the Century next time as I do not feel tired at all at the end of 52. Thanks again for everyone's support.

Thanks Chris. Hopefully it will be non-eventful.

The ultimate light weight strong checked bag. Seems to be indestructible and weighs nothing. Tumi Tegra-Lite.

It is a 56 mile course with an option to extend to 68. Probably the shorter as severe thunderstorms are supposed to be rolling in on Sunday.

^^^ Not enough bags.

Only three more days to the ride and I can't decide which bike to ride. I have been thinking Cervelo all along but the Calfee does seem more comfortable (especially on rough terrain) which might be a benefit over its weight disadvantage. Supposed to be humid and over 90 so I am trying to decide if I change out brake pads on the Calfee to put the Zipps on it and go for it or just stick with the Cervelo and the 2-3 pounds weight savings. Not really looking forward to this long ride in the hottest conditions I have ridden.

I love my C-Ruck. Straps are very comfortable and make carrying serious weight no problem. I know I could fit water bottles in the big bag but I have never seen the small one so I can't answer that.

Yes, but I have fantastic impulse control and only buy things I need.

How about you guys buy them and report back so I know if I want one.

I am contemplating one of their bags but I think I would miss additional pockets,etc. that Saddleback seems very limited on. There is some compartmentation in the main area but no place else to shove little things I need quick access to like I have in most of my bags.

That is a good idea since he will be in Virginia next week.

Nice additions Al. I was looking to buy my first Tom Bihn thing, a strap, but the shipping is so stupid I couldn't bring myself to by a 30 dollar strap and pay a third of the purchase price again for ground shipping.

Yay Cervelo R5!!!!

I could definitely see that in the rotation.

I have all three and I have not opened one of the Adobe products in a year. Greatly prefer Aperture for everything but some heavy lifting that I would go to Photoshop for.

It was really good. Might have to grab one of those after I get my BHSE.

Trying to get last minute training in on a holiday weekend is not a good idea. Started out directly into a 20 MPH wind on a slightly less busier than usual trail until everything came to a stop as I had to walk across a street fair that went on for most of the town of Vienna. Ended up meeting with a guy with a Ti IF bike and we decided to go back the other way and went well until we hit another street festival blocking the trail in the other direction. Didn't even end up breaking a sweat and just gave up and came home. The new sunglasses did work very well.

It was a nice BH. I am really looking forward to getting my BHSE. After spending some time with my 007s on Todd's today it is hard to go back to the 323s.

Decent meet. Got to try my 007s with the BHSE and listen to the GSX so I was happy. Todd listening to his new HP system.