TMoney

New MBPs look... fine I guess? Hardware prices are bonkers right now, but that isn't Apple's fault. I don't know... I was expecting a little more of a visual refresh to get excited about. Also why can't I have a cellular modem in my laptop? I know I can tether to my phone, but I'd rather, you know, use the device with the big battery. Ipad has them so why not mac? Wonder why they launched them now because I have no interest in the M5 versions. I'll wait for the M7 next year or consider jumping ship if something more compelling in the PC ecosystem comes along. RTX Spark gen 1 isn't it, but who knows what else is coming. I'm more outside the "walled garden" than ever these days, so they need to win decisevly on hardware to keep me coming back for more.

Played with it in the apple store today when I was out ring shopping. I was a lot more impressed with the hardware than I thought I'd be. Seam really is basically invisible. The phones were hot to the touch but they are floor models with brightness cranked and plugged in to the AC main, so makes sense. Happy to sit this year out as wallet is empty after making a different large purchase, but I will be tempted for Rev 2.

I'll admit, Duo looks legit cool in these reviews. Also looks like it is going to take 3rd party software a little while (or a long while) to catch up to it. Happy to sit out this round but could be interested in Rev 2.0 next year.

Sorry for asking again but is there nothing that can be done with the broken images? It really hurts the usability of the site, particularly on mobile. Appreciate the efforts either way.

Not buying a gen 1 duo personally, but developers needing to adapt their apps for the duo gives me hope that some of them will start to work a lot better on iPad. Some of the ones I use all the time never released a proper iPad app. Looking at you, Garmin and Strava! Apple seems like it is moving people more and more towards changes that enable a good experience on the entire range.

Hey, @HiWire. Re: Forza, should I try it with a gamepad or my wheel/sim setup? Seems like it lends itself more to game pad?

I have an iPad Pro. Multitasking on it sucks. I don’t see how this makes it better. My understanding is that foldable devices up to this point have been sales flops. Maybe this turns the category around. Apple thought they could turn around VR and that doesn’t seem to have gone to plan so who knows.

Second big metric century is done and dusted! It is so hard to pace these things. Also, fueling remains a work in progress. It seems like however much your gut can tolerate in terms of food and drink is the amount you should be eating. Crushing gels gets old pretty quick. I skipped eating the last 10 miles or so and really felt it at the finish. We merged courses with the people doing the 30 mile ride in the last 1/4 of this and that meant it was time to put the power down and show the flat-bar riders the error of their ways! It is amazing how much of a confidence boost it is to overtake people. Kudos to all them for being out there though. Any ride is better than no ride (ahem, Brent). I do want more climbing than this going forward. There was really only one climb/descent (Chalk Hill). West Dry Creek Road is the stuff of riding dreams. Smooth country road, not wide enough for two cars to pass so the cars have to go ultra slow, curvy and lots of rollers. Can’t ask for better than that. Even on 32s I got so sick of road buzz on some of the Sonoma County cheese-grater roads that I threw the 40s back on after. The 40s are for sure slower, but my god do they smooth out the road and they are a joy to descend on. I’ll ride them for a bit until I feel ready to start doing group rides where the speed will matter. For training rides I’ll take comfort over speed any day and twice on Sunday.

We’ve been many times. In fact, I start one of my usual bike loops from the Hotel Winters parking lot. It is a little hidden gem for sure. Only about a 20 minute drive from where I live.

What a shame. First Jonas, now Tadej. Dangerous sport. https://youtu.be/aArF6UhvgZM?is=jJnzhxh4aak5D2xw

RIP to the King of Camp. Maybe now he can finish his sesame cake in peace. https://youtu.be/8fbGbPwKbQA?is=msZIpML46esPDHp-

Nice ride!

Always amusing to me that the guy in the band named “Beard” was the only member who didn’t have one. RIP

Marin Metric Century done and dusted! That was so much fun. Cool to ride with thousands of people. The stretch along Tomales Bay is A++ riding. Those of you who have been out to Marshall for Oysters know what I am talking about. I am soooo glad I trained for the climbing and held some back for the final hill. Next year we do the 100 miler!

Properly slammed, and with fresh bar tape. She is ready for the Marin Century tomorrow… hopefully I am too!