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    Ever rode the entirely on Tunnel Hill Trail in one day?

    Hank Dieters has the FKT for it. I may go for it next during the winter months.
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    Ride to _______.

    My N+1 is reserved for race bikes unfortunately.
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    How do you hydrate and fuel consistently?

    pre-open your stuff before the ride. I will take scissors and notch a side so that i can easily do the teeth rip
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    Recent Bike Component Upgrades

    unfortunately $700 aint gonna get you much in the new market
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    No handed

    shift your weight to the otherside :)
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    Clipped in while mountain biking

    I've ridden clipped in and flats on a MTB. I far prefer to be clipped in. You can fake having better control of the back end being clipped in and I have found myself coming close to hitting the boys by slipping off the pedals.
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    Helmet brand and style

    I love specialized helmets. Although i haven't tried any other brands, the spec ones do what they say on the tin.
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    Tubeless

    I can't count the number of times i've come home from a ride (gravel, road, mtb) and the seat tube is speckled in sealant. Without being tubeless i would 100% flatted and had to end my ride earlier than expected. The lower pressures allowed by tubeless benefit everyone, especially those of us...
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    Handlebar tape

    Usually about once a season. I honestly really like the Zipp service course road tape. It seems to be more durable than the lizard skins (which are super comfy, but they wouldn't last a cx season).
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    Bicycle Maintenance Tools

    If I cant work on it with a cassette tool or a set of allen keys the bike goes to the shop
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    How often do you take photos while cycling?

    I don't really like taking photos on the bike. I just tune into the music/podcast I'm in and watch the miles tick by
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    Bib Knickers

    I find the knickers are the right length for a lot of cooler days. Sometimes the full bore tights are the play, but i've had pretty good luck with just knickers during CX season
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    Winter Cycling Gloves

    Still looking, I'll let you know when i find em.
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    Will you road ride at night?

    I honestly think that riding at night is better. I don't have a varia light or any vehicle detection so i like being able to see the lights coming up from behind. Also I feel like the rear blinky lights stand out far better on the night sky than they do during the day.
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    Tubeless

    Tubeless on everything! Lower daily maintanence, higher quarterly
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    No handed

    You're too tense on the bike then. Relax and let your body naturally handle the balance.
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    Ever rode the entirely on Tunnel Hill Trail in one day?

    Well weekends mostly, but not really until the new year do I have time to really go out and knock out the century on Tunnel hill
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    Ride to _______.

    No need for a new bike, just use one of the ones i already have.
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    How do you hydrate and fuel consistently?

    I try for a more consistent food in situation, but that's because it's hard to shovel in lots of food when riding for me. I try to consume every 10-15 min
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    Padded tights vs. Unpadded over bib shorts

    I definitely prefer padded bib-tights. The tights over bib shorts works, but i find the two materials are both extremely slick and i end up with tights falling off
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