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    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.
  2. R

    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 now on 3-5 min power, and being able to do it all day long. All that being said, yea pushing above where you're capable does require these near threshold...
  3. R

    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 similar efforts. My biggest weakness is my brain. Haven't found a way around that.
  4. R

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    It could be that way for sure
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    Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves

    I don't get any shock on the road or gravel, but being on MTB trails i will.
  6. R

    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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    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 (material dependent on season) if i'm racing or MTBing
  8. R

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    it was miserable and put me in a bad mood even to this day
  9. R

    Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves

    no thanks. i dont really wear fingerless gloves
  10. R

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    It looked fun, i double leg cramped at the start.
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    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% just to keep up with cost of goods. I haven't been stocking up on anything, although i should be.
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    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. Unfortunately, the only way to get better at stretching, is to stretch. Simple things like being able to touch your toes without bending your knees is so...
  13. R

    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.
  14. R

    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.
  15. R

    32er Mountain Bikes

    As a not so big guy, id be down to try.
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