MexicanDragon

Long post accidentally deleted. I get to start over. 2013 Goals Weight: I'm way too big, and I'm wanting to drop about 40-50 pounds by the end of 2013. Should I do more? Yes. But I think this is actually doable. If I shot for 100 (which would be great), I don't think I could commit to what it would take. 40-50? I think I can do it. Miles: I'm going to be slow, and I don't have a computer/good phone app yet, but I want to try to do 750-1000 this year. I figure 1.5-2 hours/wk at my probable old-man pace (not Mike old-man, but normal old-man) will be enough to get in that number, if it's on the road. I'll do some mtn biking too, which I love, but it beats me up a good bit, and I'm hoping road miles are gonna be easier. Group rides: I've got to get out and meet people to ride with, or I just won't do it enough. I used to know some people from the local bike club, and I was at my LBS today and they have a Sunday group ride, fast and slow groups. I need to get on that. I also want to do either a charity ride, or something like that, by the end of the year. There was one that looked good that happened last year, later in the year, so I'll be on the lookout for that. HC Bike Meet: It needs to happen, and I wanna do it. Hopefully I'll be in decent enough shape that I won't hold everyone up like last time. I hurt my back a couple years ago, and had surgery about 18 months ago. I still have a ton of nerve damage and my right ankle is still really weak. Not that I was ever a runner, but I can't run more than 15-20 seconds at a slow pace before I have to stop. Cycling is something I've been really into in the past, and I'm really looking forward to giving road riding another shot, for both health reasons and to build up strength/endurance for mtn biking, which I've been into since 98, on and off. The kids are at their grandmother's this week for spring break, so I'll have a bit more time to kick things off for the year. It's shit weather + supposed to be snowing, but I'll get out at least a little while this week. I'm looking forward to this. **BRENT**

Here's a little bit of a race of a friend of a friend. Nate, Chris, Mike, Jeff, JP... anyone know what gear he's using? Why aren't you guys posting this yet? **BRENT**

I know colin likes it, but he's, well... you know. You should have the game. Load it up, I'm going to take a nap. **BRENT**

L4D2 blows more goats than colin. I'm sure there is someone that doesn't have it, but we've been playing daily again. It's cheap right now, you said something first, so it's yours. If you're not there, though, we will hunt you down, IRL, and end you. **BRENT**

Hmmm... maybe it said you'd PLAYED it, a demo, perhaps? Meh. If you wanna play, LMK and my last copy is yours. **BRENT**

It said it in one thing. If not, you will soon. (After you buy it.) **BRENT**

I bought a 4 pack. Already sent one to DQ and (Dammit, Colin, to most). I have one left. Gram(Scrake), fitz, DP, DQ, , and I have it at this point (along with nucks, of course). Duel to the death for the last one? **BRENT**

I do like spice.. life? Meh. **BRENT**

But... but... KF? **BRENT**

Grrr. Weather was supposed to be crap today but decent tomorrow. Now it's steady rain and cold through Monday. I don't even have all my dry riding kit, much less wet weather gear. **BRENT**

Want. **BRENT**

Thanks Chris. Yeah, I just got things installed, not adjusted at all. I REALLY wish I had a stand, trying to hold everything together once my helper left was a bit tough. Really cold and rainy soon, and as I haven't been on a road bike in a while, not the the inaugural conditions I was hoping for. **BRENT**

Oh, wheels are Shimano R500. **BRENT**

If you're talking to me, it's supposed to be a 12-25 105 cassette. I live in a hilly/small mountain area, but I don't plan on pointing skyward very much for a while. **BRENT**

Heh. That's just how I had it installed, liked the look for the pix, but I don't even have pedals installed yet. This weekend, I'll get something worked out. I'd love to have the drop like that, though. **BRENT**

Colin has 626 hours and STILL sucks. Great, no? **BRENT**

I pulled in to a big box on the porch. Gotta open the box Best. Helper. Ever. Well, he's cute, anyways. Was trying to build before the sun went down... so didn't take pix of the in-between stuff, but when she was done. So, I haven't installed pedals or taken it for a spin yet, but I need to upgrade the Front D, shifters, wheels, saddle, seatpost, stem, bar, brake pads (ok, brakes), Rear D, and paint. Oh, and crank and chain, oh, and tyres. The d-_-b way, no? Of course, I'm busy from 8am-9:30pm tomorrow, and it's raining until Sunday, but I already have a Sunday ride planned with a buddy. Can't wait to get out there! **BRENT**

Dammit! I confirmed Vicki is out too Shelly, Jim, tkam, DP, Scoot, SO, Wayne -- you guys have GOTS to make up for it! Alex, if you're driving, you should pick Vicki up on your way. I'll make it worth you're while. (This involves me doing something humourous, like chugging REALLY spicy mustard, or something like that. Come on, guys! Mike, I'm bummed your not gonna make it. **BRENT**

Literally LOL'd. **BRENT**

<taps foot, disapprovingly, as my Huffy sits 10 ft away> **BRENT**

Yay for V! Boo for no Di2. When we riding together? **BRENT**

Biscuit holder found http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_547715_-1___ *BRENT**

That really sucks, JP. Hope your situation starts to look up soon. You'll be missed. **BRENT**

OK, the M530 Trails went down 2$, and I got free shipping. One pair of 530 Trails, one pair of 520L. For 5$ more, I should've just gotten 2 530 Trails, but it was like, 75 grams heaver, and that's make or break in recreational/fitness/enjoyment riding, no? Oh, Nashbar is doing free shipping on your entire order when you order anything Nashbar branded, including water bottle bolts that run 99 cents. (I picked up the velcro leg-band set for 2.49, which would actually useful. Now, to just pick up some shoes that fit. Oh, bike comes in Wednesday, shipped out this morning. **BRENT**

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