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    Rom replied to the thread Dirty South Roubaix 2026.
    TBH i had a high speed come apart on the way back to alto pass in the head wind
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    Rom reacted to Shawn Gossman's post in the thread Dirty South Roubaix 2026 with Like Like.
    I heard in some cases. But in the parts where it was blowing you back was a bit tiring. I can't really blame the winds too much though...
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    Like 10 or 15 i think. it was tons of fun
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    Rom replied to the thread Cycling Pet Peeves.
    I hated pulling up to a race and catching some grief for not having carbon race wheels. It's embarrasing. Luckily, the cycling community...
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    Rom replied to the thread Show your newest bike!.
    Throw some trail tires on it and go ride in the "bad weather"
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    Rom replied to the thread Hot Tea.
    I love a good tea, but i typically stick to coffee as it's easier to make most of the time.
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    Rom reacted to Shawn Gossman's post in the thread New Feature Media Center with Like Like.
    Howdy Members, We've added a new feature to the forum, Media Center. Media Center allows you to upload cycling photos to a general...
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    Rom reacted to synthesis's post in the thread 13's new trail with Like Like.
    I've been riding the new saluki greenway section from airport road to carbondale a lot. I was riding the shoulder a lot last spring and...
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    Rom replied to the thread Coldest you've ridden in.
    you know trainers and rollers exist right? i feel bad for your washer
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    Rom reacted to synthesis's post in the thread Coldest you've ridden in with Wow Wow.
    -45°C, when i would ride year-round in fairbanks. my winter bike outfit was long mittens over gloves, 2 or 3 long-sleeve shirts/hoodies...
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    Rom replied to the thread Dirty South Roubaix 2026.
    Last years wind conditions made the hard parts easy though.
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    Rom replied to the thread Early morning riding routes.
    Well i have a PhD, so i get it. I just want some more time to train.
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    Rom replied to the thread Cycling Sunset.
    just go for the run, i need to do that more.
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    Rom replied to the thread Cycling Santa's List 2025.
    I like my 100% glasses. Change the lenses depending on lighting conditions. I was just telling my wife we need to get the Silca chain...
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    Rom replied to the thread Winter Cycling.
    Mud wasn't the main build up, it was mostly ice. Yesterday on the other hand.....MUD
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