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    Rom replied to the thread What's your biggest cycling weakness?.
    For sure Scott! Riding more is always the solution. I also hate going uphill, but there's really no good way to get better, but doing it.
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    Rom reacted to scottrod's post in the thread What's your biggest cycling weakness? with Like Like.
    You all are getting pretty deep into the speed question. I do not care about speed. Just ruins a good ride. My personal weakness is...
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    Rom replied to the thread What's your biggest cycling weakness?.
    That was my power profile for the longest time. Since then I have found that specific effort doesn't do me much good in a race. I focus...
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    Rom replied to the thread What's your biggest cycling weakness?.
    If you're worried about speed, definitely just go do some group rides. It will help you get more comfortable at higher speeds for...
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    Rom replied to the thread How was the Glen Vegas Race?.
    It could be that way for sure
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    Rom replied to the thread Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves.
    I don't get any shock on the road or gravel, but being on MTB trails i will.
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    Rom replied to the thread How was the Glen Vegas Race?.
    It's usually about once a quarter. I'm not sure what causes it, but I have some theories, mostly around travel.
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    Rom replied to the thread Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves.
    I don't really see the point. I'll either go barehanded (if I really don't anticipate a wreck, i.e. training ride) or full finger gloves...
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    Rom replied to the thread How was the Glen Vegas Race?.
    it was miserable and put me in a bad mood even to this day
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    Rom replied to the thread Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves.
    no thanks. i dont really wear fingerless gloves
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    Rom replied to the thread How was the Glen Vegas Race?.
    It looked fun, i double leg cramped at the start.
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    Rom replied to the thread Tariffs.
    The cost of all cycling goods will be going up. I feel bad for the shops in the area, they're about to have to raise prices by 20-30%...
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    Rom replied to the thread Stretching.
    I try to stretch on the daily. Mostly just trying to keep my posterior chain from being too tight from sitting long hours at work...
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    Rom replied to the thread 32er Mountain Bikes.
    Oh yeah. I'm not rushing out to buy it. You lose some nimble-ness/flick-ability with 29 so 32 is going to be even worse.
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    Rom replied to the thread 32er Mountain Bikes.
    I rode a 26er for a while. Hated it because the frame was WAYYY too small. I ride a 29 now. I love it, just rolls.
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