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    Garmin training/courses

    I like the courses feature to navigate in areas that I'm not typically in. Training is a different story though, I have other platforms for that.
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    Ride to _______.

    I think it is a great initiative, especially for shopping. It's something I've been toying with. Everytime i need to run to kroger, get on the bike.
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    Which pedals?

    well the pedals are about the same as the cost of a crank based model. but they're swappable.
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    Heavy rain coming...

    Yeah, I just get tired of riding the trainer.
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    Are Strava Sad?

    Its free to try Edit: definitely listen to some of the podcasts about the system before buying in.
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    Unnecessary Bike Gear

    If you're eating them then i think you're good. I would say eating around 200 calories an hour should be ideal if you're riding over 90 minutes.
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    Podcasts

    All the time. I can talk about my favorite podcasts all day. Crime in Sports - 2 comedians discuss criminal athletes. Over 400 episodes, really well researched and funny Small Town Murder - same 2 comedians discuss murders in a small town. Over 500 episodes, really well researched and funny...
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    Which pedals?

    I was looking at the power pedals for gravel/cx/MTB. Cheaper than buying a PM for all 3 bikes.
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    Heavy rain coming...

    I try to keep my bikes in good shape so i avoid riding in the rain as much as i can. I am driving down to Vienna to pick up a set of rollers today. Trying to find motivation to ride inside, the trainer isn't cutting it.
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    What's in your bike bag?

    Exact reason i dont load down
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    GoPro

    I just posted a race video on my page and about half way through all you hear is: "slow is smooth, smooth is fast", "oof that wasn't smooth", and "eyes up Justin!"
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    What's in your bike bag?

    It's only bitten me once, knock on wood.
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    Can you see yourself ever getting an eBike?

    I look at it like "free motorpacing"
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    Southern Illinois Cycling Attitude

    I say all that, but we do have quite a few of the older generation and from my experience the most dangerous drivers fall in that group. I rarely get buzzed or nearly hit by someone on their phone, its always a retirement age human not paying attention. Last night at the refuge I nearly got side...
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    Can you see yourself ever getting an eBike?

    My wife is getting an ebike soon. Can't wait. I want an E-MTB so I can better my skills at lower heart rates.
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    What roads need a shoulder?

    Giant City Road, 148 would be nice. I catch a lot of problems from drivers on there.
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    Southern Illinois Cycling Attitude

    I think for the most part in the Carbondale/Marion area most people are pretty tolerant of us. I have the occasional issue, but for the most part its fine.
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    Which pedals?

    On road I run speedplays. On off-road things i've been running crankbros, but considering switching to shimano.
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    What's in your bike bag?

    credit card (in case it gets stolen), tire lever, tube.
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    GoPro

    Definitely not on all my rides. Some races i will record. I have a mount for under the saddle (rear facing), under my garmin (front facing) and a chest mount. Each serves a purpose depending on the story i want to tell. Sometimes i keep the footage to myself but I also post to my YT channel...
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