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limerickman

That's very good going RV : five day tour is an impressive objective to achieve and the fact that you're hauling around stuff as well makes it even better.

I hear what you're saying about the old crew - just ignore 'em. Switch off.
They're probably jealous that you have hair! But seriously, part of the trick is to be able to appear that you're listening to these guys without taking on board what they're saying (they're not giving you advice - they're just cribbing).
But don't burn your bridges (even though I'm sure you're tempted).

As regards Tennesse - make the most of that cycle.

Great to see you getting the miles in.

I was out this evening for a 5hr spin myself.
Weather is great.
Training for the Ring of Kerry (1st July).

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morelike hypocrisy.

ryan_velo.

Today I did a century w/ the team, 3rd one this year. It was a big supported ride & I rode w/ several dudes from the team & we averaged just under 21. It was really bad ass & I felt strong and had a great finish.

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limerickman

Good stuff, my man.

3rd 100 this year : they become easier the more frequently you do them?
Not that they're ever easy but the more often you do them, the easier they become.

Well done.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

bikeriderfrance

hi there well quiet on the western front.. no lectures, no silly stuff, no do gooders, do they ACTALLY speak like that in the US OF A.. MMMMMMMM, still there you go... into the silly season here, next proper event is july 16th, in between is 3 silly mountain TT's not for me, i get dropped on the mini stuff.. so its looking for a couple of events further a field, that means traveling over 120/130 miles to ride 60kms.. mm may just have a rest for a couple of weeks, then get back to it...see old JU won the Tde Siwizz, just, he may have got his TT legs back, but he was puffing a bit in the hills with 2/3rd rate climbers,,, we shall see, not convinced... very hot here. oh had to replace swimming pool pump, all back to normal now, fingers crossed.not much else, did 60ks this morning at a 31kph moyen, not too bad, infact it was my quickest time i have done ovewr this route,,, so who knows... thats about it... oh got one of my old mates with me fro a couple of days,, he was the pete fryer/ vets crit champ all in one season, not racing now, but can still go abit... see ya bon courage. YTD 6265 kms.....

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ryan_velo.

So whats yer boy phil been up to? It seems he hasn't been posting lately and the last time he was posting you guys seemed to be quareling and what not

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"Avoid the world---it's just a lot of dust and drag and means nothing in the end.”
~ Jack Kerouac

"The whole idea of music---from the beginning of time---was for people to be happy."
~Robert Plant

bikeriderfrance

ellow wat laqngue ar u speekin bon courage.

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FredC

We fired him for taking the piss.

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limerickman

BRF : good to hear from ya.

Been getting the miles in here : was out yesterday for a 4hr spin did 73 miles
over rolling terrain.
Tomorrow is 111 mile route - I've taken the day off to do it because I've got the Ring of Kerry ride on the 1st July and I need to start getting some long distance stuff in (100 miles +).
Thursday will be a 50 miler with the club.
Friday off. Saturday I'll travel to Dublin to go out with the old club for another
80 miler.

Weather here was great for the past two weeks (temps in the 20's).
Changed this week, more overcast.

Looking forward to the TDF? Not doing the Etape, BRF????????
Must be getting soft in your old age!
I know I am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

ryan_velo.

Come again Any way today I did 70 miles today & my avg was 18.4, I hooked up w/ someone for 30 miles & I rode the rest alone. Yesterday I did an 18 mile group ride & the avg. was well over 24. It was a awsome b/c there was a really good turn out. Riding to & from the ride I got it 30 miles so & I reset my computer when I got there so by the time I got home my avg. was just over 20.

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"Avoid the world---it's just a lot of dust and drag and means nothing in the end.”
~ Jack Kerouac

"The whole idea of music---from the beginning of time---was for people to be happy."
~Robert Plant

ryan_velo.

BTW could you translate your tagline for me

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"Avoid the world---it's just a lot of dust and drag and means nothing in the end.”
~ Jack Kerouac

"The whole idea of music---from the beginning of time---was for people to be happy."
~Robert Plant

Over the Hill

lol nice one Ryan

Jacques Dupont

Right then in my capacity as your tactical coach I suggest you get in touch with Jean who you may recall actually likes time trialing especially mountain TTs. This of course may sound wierd and probably is something to do with a sexual deviation (don't forget he's now in a mariners' club). But if he could tell you how to do IT you could save yourself a lot of petrol money and maybe even get down to your bad self as it were. I myself hate TTs and always tried to get them over with as quickly as possible.
We once rode a 2-up together and on the way out he did his best to slow us down (probably was enjoying it too much) however I was having nothing to do with this tactic and stormed on relentless BUT after the turn I was f.....d and Jean had to tow us back (more fun for him). How all the others still managed to go slower than we did I never did figure out!!!
Just think, a couple of TT wins would be a great boost to your palmarès, nobody would be sitting on your wheel and you wouldn't need to do any wheeling and dealing. You'd be a winner all round!!!

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bikeriderfrance

HI THERE WHO IS BTW ???????????? BON COURAGE

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Over the Hill

Get with it Biker BTW = By the Way