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    How do you hydrate and fuel consistently?

    I try for a more consistent food in situation, but that's because it's hard to shovel in lots of food when riding for me. I try to consume every 10-15 min
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    Padded tights vs. Unpadded over bib shorts

    I definitely prefer padded bib-tights. The tights over bib shorts works, but i find the two materials are both extremely slick and i end up with tights falling off
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    Recent Bike Component Upgrades

    Full drivetrains are so expensive
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    Most recent bike wreck?

    This weekend in a sandpit. just lost the front wheel and down i went. laughing the whole way
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    Skinsuit mountain biking

    For XC sure, but most of the time i prefer to be comfortable when MTB'ing. Also skinsuits are expensive and that makes wrecking costly (physically and financially).
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    Favorite candy

    I'm a big M&Ms guy. When I'm going hard during a race, i found out i like sweedish fish.
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    New Feature Significant Forum Upgrade

    Thanks for your hard work Shawn
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    Bikepacking gear

    I credit card camped during my last bikepacking event. Borrowed bags from Gabe and strapped em down.
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    Ever rode the entirely on Tunnel Hill Trail in one day?

    Shawn, i have a 8-5 so theres no shot
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    Heavy rain coming...

    Hiking is a love-hate thing for me.
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    Coffee

    I drink it black as well
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    Garmin training/courses

    Yeah, i like it for group rides that I'm not 100% sure on the route.
  13. R

    Ride to _______.

    I need to set up a bike for it first though.
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    What do you watch for when riding?

    Typically I only focus on power. It also depends on the ride.
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    How do you hydrate and fuel consistently?

    I'm bad about this. I try to actively drink a bottle an hour
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    Recent Bike Component Upgrades

    CX bike got a new to me groupset
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    Bell

    I use the freewheel and my voice most of the time. A simple "Coming by on your left" works pretty well. If that doesn't work out then their headphones are up too loud and wont hear me anyway.
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    Ever rode the entirely on Tunnel Hill Trail in one day?

    A few buddies were tackling it yesterday, but got rained out. I may go for it sometime in the future. I've tried previously, but not luck
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    Dog Defense

    I've been pretty lucky with dogs, typically i'll stop and pet it.
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    How do layer up in the winter?

    Feet: Merino wool socks, shoes, shoe covers (If cold enough) Legs: insulated bib tights (if weather is sub 45) Chest: Moisture wicking baselayer (long sleeve of course), standard jersey, wind vest (if really cold), thermal jersey, moisture wicking jacket ( i dont do all of this unless its really...
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