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Sunday in Mansfield... (Read 1107 times)

FlyingLaZBoy

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Sunday in Mansfield...
Mar 9^th, 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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Re: Sunday in Mansfield...
Reply #1 - Mar 9^th, 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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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Reply #2 - Mar 9^th, 2008, 10:15pm Can I just be called the mangler? sounds MUCH more intimidating!
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Reply #3 - Mar 10^th, 2008, 10:05am Quote from aikigreg on Mar 9^th, 2008, 10:15pm: Can I just be called the mangler? sounds MUCH more intimidating! Sounds more like a tournament bass fishin' nickname Bud would use.....
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Re: Sunday in Mansfield...
Reply #4 - Mar 10^th, 2008, 10:12am

I didn't realize just how sunny it was apparently - I look like a danged raccoon. Angry

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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Re: Sunday in Mansfield...
Reply #5 - Mar 10^th, 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:

The Non-recumbent recumbent (no seat recline left on Rose's Stratus!)

How to get the photographer into the shot:

Greg's climbing faster

The Three.... What?

Greg, in classic form

Off-roading, anyone???

Lush, tropical scenery along the way

The Home Stretch

The Home

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Rose Pedals rbent member Posts: 133	Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Reply #6 - Mar 10^th, 2008, 9:57pm Your very Welcome Paul!!
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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: Sunday in Mansfield... Reply #7 - Mar 11^th, 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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Re: Sunday in Mansfield...
Reply #8 - Mar 12^th, 2008, 3:45pm

Quote from Kwijybow on Mar 11^th, 2008, 9:18am:

Its good to see my ex main ride in action! I'm glad you like it Rose!

Take Care,
Nelson.

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!!!

Rose

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