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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Ride Reports >> Sunday in Mansfield... https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1205110561 Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 9th, 2008, 7:55pm |
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Title: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 9th, 2008, 7:55pm Bud, Greg, and I got in a nice 40 miler today, departing from Bud's house. He was on the Nimbus, Greg on the CAero, and I rode Rose's Stratus, as another test ride vehicle... Heading out at 11AM, the weather was nice, and the temperature improved as the miles went by. We rode for about 3-1/2 hours total, battling the south headwinds and enjoying the north tailwinds, and I got sunburned on my wrists, between my gloves and my sleeve end. Thanks for the test ride, Rose -- the Stratus is definitely up there as a candidate bike for Terrie, even though I had to ride it with the seatback practically vertical... :) I'll post a few pics tomorrow... PB |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by Bud_Bent on Mar 9th, 2008, 9:24pm Yes, it was the ride of the gimps: "Tailbone" Paul (from riding too upright for 40 miles), "Mangled Foot" Greg, and "Chemo Kid" Bud. But it was a fun ride, and I really enjoyed being able to get out and do 40 miles, today. Thanks y'all, for not dropping me like a bad habit on the ride. Wait......... maybe that's because I was the only one who knew where we were going.... |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by aikigreg on Mar 9th, 2008, 10:15pm Can I just be called the mangler? sounds MUCH more intimidating! ;D |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 10th, 2008, 10:05am aikigreg wrote:
Sounds more like a tournament bass fishin' nickname Bud would use..... :D |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by aikigreg on Mar 10th, 2008, 10:12am I didn't realize just how sunny it was apparently - I look like a danged raccoon. >:( It was a great 40 miles. I thought that first hill was gonna kill me, and I probably shouldn't have been pushing so hard on the pedals on a couple of those climbs, but I just couldn't help myself, apparently. My foot feels ok though. I'm exhausted and dehydrated still. After leaving Bud's house I went home and grabbed my wife and our friend Tara and heaed back out to the Trinity trail intending to do 20-25 easy miles coasting along with them. 4.5 miles in though the cut in Alexis' tire expands to a full fledge hole all the way through and I spend the next 20 minutes cutting up the old tube as a boot and taping it down with electrical tape, and then breaking my speed lever trying to get it back on the rim. Just as I am about to finish it up by hand (a first for me!) the rain came out of nowhere and chased us all the way home. So I only gor in 8 miles, but hey 48 miles is still 12 more than my previous best this year. I should be good for 60 next week! |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 10th, 2008, 11:12am At one point in the ride, two chihuahuas started chasing us, pacing us across a couple of open yards... as we watched, the lead one hit a deep spot in the grass, and basically went butt-over-nose... HILARIOUS..... Next time chihuahuas chase me/us, I'm putting the camera into "video clip" mode as quickly as possible... Here are some other shots from the afternoon: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7738-1.jpg The Non-recumbent recumbent (no seat recline left on Rose's Stratus!) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7738-2.jpg How to get the photographer into the shot: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7742-1.jpg Greg's climbing faster http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7744-1.jpg The Three.... What? http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7746-1.jpg Greg, in classic form http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7749-1.jpg Off-roading, anyone??? http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7750-1.jpg Lush, tropical scenery along the way :D http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7752-1.jpg The Home Stretch http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7753-1.jpg The Home http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/100_7754-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by EZ-Rose on Mar 10th, 2008, 9:57pm Your very Welcome Paul!! :) |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by Kwijybow on Mar 11th, 2008, 9:18am Its good to see my ex main ride in action! I'm glad you like it Rose! Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Post by EZ-Rose on Mar 12th, 2008, 3:45pm Kwijybow wrote:
I have enjoyed the Rans, its such a comfy bike. I dont like it...I LOVE IT! I mentioned it to Paul and Gregg other day, how Bud had came home, and bought me that bike..and I had no "idea" I was getting a new bike. Oh how I love surprizes!!! :) |
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