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Originally Posted by Greg I'll lead. I think the key to doing a long ride will be to pace ourselves so we're not dead at the end....

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Old Aug 4, 2008, 11:10 AM   #21 (permalink)
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I'll lead.
I think the key to doing a long ride will be to pace ourselves so we're not dead at the end.
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I think the key to doing a long ride will be to pace ourselves so we're not dead at the end.
What fun is that?
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Old Aug 4, 2008, 11:33 AM   #23 (permalink)
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I don't think so........I think Jeff or I will lead with you and Brian shouting directions. That way we can moderate the pace.
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I'll lead.
I think I am going to get a set of street tires for the old Rockhopper and do some street riding on the off nights to build up the legs so I will attempt to set a blistering pace for you guys
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I think I am going to get a set of street tires for the old Rockhopper and do some street riding on the off nights to build up the legs so I will attempt to set a blistering pace for you guys
Sounds good to me.
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Last night during one of our breaks Brian, Jeff and I were talking about doing a 4 plus hour epic ride at Nass some Sunday morning. We were thinking sometime in September.
only 4 hours?
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only 4 hours?
Then take a lunch and do a few more hour ride.
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only 4 hours?
That's why I should lead. I can probably get the ride down to 3-3 1/2 or so.
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That's why I should lead. I can probably get the ride down to 3-3 1/2 or so.
Meanwhile, I'll take the lead on a SO/spouse ride!!!
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Meanwhile, I'll take the lead on a SO/spouse ride!!!
Very few of those around here.

Though Brian and I have been getting out more.
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