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Ben, just to clarify: Do you mean lowering the cost with Trek or picking our own routes and hotel?

I'm going to get my money back for sure. I wasn't really sure I wanted the bike anyway and if I'm not going to get it for 4 months I won't have any snow/ice to go riding on at that point anyway. On the cycling camp in Greenville concept I've nailed my dates down to 3/9-3/13 (I know it's less than ideal but Meaghan has a marathon 3/15 and it's easier for her with the kids if I go during the week). I'm even looking at this setup: http://www.trektravel.com/trip/greenville-ride-camp-bike-tour/ though if someone wants to come with me and will ride with me then we can probably cut the cost in half by staying somewhere cheaper and picking our own routes. I'm going to call Trek Travel and see if they'll give me any break because I don't want/need one of their bikes.

Fair question Nate. A few reasons: 1) At $100+ a flat it gets pricey to ride tubulars day to day. 2) They are 10 speed so at some point I will need to replace them. 3) I can't plan on riding tubulars in the epic Gran Fondos etc I plan on doing this year as I can't carry 2 spares. I was planning on putting the Zipps on instead and that will likely be what I do. 4) I want SRAM shifting and since they are in the middle of a recall it's going to be a while before I can get a bike because every major manufacturer my shop carries has gone disc. 5) I got a amazing price on the bike as part of a team order and it will not be matched buying some other bike.

Got word that my cyclocross bike has not even entered production so I am going to cancel the order. Now the question of if I want to roll the money over to new wheels or not.

Good for you Brent! I am guessing that I will be doing the local version of this and/or the MS Ride. When are you starting training? If you want any cold weather gear that I have in your size you're welcome to it. I have a bunch of XL from performance.

I can print with both abs and pla but I have not tried the abs. I am very impressed with the strength of the pla. Feels very solid.

Got my 3D Printer up and running and got this great print out.

Happy birthday!

I did a 120 km ride on the trainer once. I watched a movie.

Maybe. Pick a day and I'll see what I can do as far as getting a hall pass.

Used 2 cutting boards and 8 speaker feet to make isolation platforms for my speakers. Rock solid.

Nice! I only got in a little over 1600 miles last year. Hoping to around double that this year if possible.

Got in 40km in 40 degree weather. There's a local 2 mile loop that people do 50 time on new years led by my club but I didn't make it there in time. Maybe I'll get in some rides with the club later in the winter. Haven't had much luck getting out in the mornings.

Happy belated birthday!

Happy New Year to everyone )

Do you drink Nuun? I have not had a cramp since I started using it regularly.

I too look forward to an update on Ken. That doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

Happy birthday!

PRS doesn't give factory tours anymore according to my co-worker who tried for one after one of said meetings.

I need to get back to mileage again. Maybe a winter solo century is in order but getting 6/7 hours is basically impossible these days.

I go to meetings in an office across from PRS all the time. That is about all I know about guitars

Happy Birthday!

Merry Christmas all!

Brent I want you and anyone else to come if you want to.

Actually looking around a bit more we can certainly find some flatter routes too