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  1. darylm

    Bike Insurance

    By that I assume you mean insurance on the physical bicycle hardware. I do not. Something that would do catastrophic damage to the bike means the bike would be the least of my worries........
  2. darylm

    Metric Century (100km) or Full Century Ride (100 miles)

    Definitely do a metric century first if you have never done one. My legs were total rubber after my first but after a couple years of training and experience I can do a gravel imperial century (i.e. Unbound) with not much difficulty
  3. darylm

    What have you done to upgrade your bike?

    Flats? ;) Be careful of crank based power meters. Some are pretty good (Quarq) and some are very inaccurate (Shimano). I'll reinforce the idea of using GPLama and DCRaiinmaker reviews to help making decisions.
  4. darylm

    What have you done to upgrade your bike?

    I agree. I use a road bike power meter for being a nerd :sneaky: and for improving my training. I am impatiently awaiting new stock for the brand new Assioma power meter pedals for SPD cleats for the gravel bike. I have a set on my road bike (Look Keo compatible) and very much geek out on...
  5. darylm

    What do you fuel with on your ride?

    I really like Skratch Labs chews. Unfortunately they discontinued my favorite flavor Blueberry. :cry:
  6. darylm

    Long-Distance Cycling

    I just realized you are "THE" hiking with Shawn guy. :LOL:
  7. darylm

    Long-Distance Cycling

    I have yet to do a long distance (or any distance) "trip", i.e. overnight. I do have extensive backpacking experience (including Lusk Creek and River to River) so for me the bicycle part is simply covering any mechanical needs a bicycle may need. Things that come to mind are mostly(?) obvious...
  8. darylm

    Greetings Cyclists. Thanks for the invite

    Over the past 10 years I have rekindled my enjoyment of cycling and I'm always looking for great places to ride. My wife and I have already done some Southern Illinois riding including part of the Tunnel Hill Trail. I'm currently serving as president of the Naperville Bicycle Cub and I do...
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