If we ever have elections again in the US, these contracts better get ripped up on day one.

I agree he’s horrible and should go, but sorry… a petition will do nothing.

Trump has been trash since the 1980s. He was a garbage president in 2016. If you “fell for it” in 2020 and/or 2024, you’re dumber than dirt.

I like that… Make the best of the nicer days and push there rather than trying to hit some other quota, riding when it’s unpleasant, and getting de-motivated.

Lately it’s been cold + actively snowing, so it just hasn’t been appealing to go out and ride. Like another commenter mentioned there’s also the factor of it getting dark early. So, it’s really just been a lack of motivation on my part recently.

I’ve been trying out different layering to try to get temps in the sweet not too hot/not too cold spot. Still got more work to do, but am getting there. One thing I found has helped was to throw a handlebar bag on in colder temps - makes it easier to stash something if I get warmer than expected or have some additional if it’s colder… beats having a backpack that gets my back sweaty.

Getting dark early is what kind of kills it for me too. By the time I’m getting off work the light is fading fast and the temperature is dropping with it.

Dealing with mechanical issues always sucks, but that’s another thing I’ve had in the back of my mind - it would be tough to deal with that kind of stuff with chilly or gloved fingers.

I went out this afternoon and it was about 34°F but the wind was chilly and pretty strong at times. I went my normal route where the paved path was plowed and clear, to a dirt road that had packed snow, and finally had to turn around where the trail had over 12 inches of snow.

I just took it slower than usual.

It wasn’t too bad with some layering, but my hands and feet got cold (should have just bulked up what I was wearing).

I think I’ll probably look to get a used trainer for when I just can’t be bothered to bundle up and get out. Sounds kind of boring, but at least fulfills the exercise factor. Then, make the most of any fair weather days and try to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors.

Thanks for the replies everyone

The Past Is Still Alive by Hurray for the Riff Raff.

Easily one of my most played of 2024. Shame I missed them when they came through my city. Loved the songwriting, the music and the singing. The whole album was strong and the vibe resonated with me.

When Rep. Nancy Mace (R - S. Carolina) goes running into the bathroom to plaster the bowl with a putrid, explosive shit followed by a series of wet farts, she doesn’t want anyone else in there as that would be embarrassing. Especially if they saw her leave without washing her hands.

Mar-a-Lago local legend. He’s the current KOM on the golf course / McDonald’s segment.

Black or blue vine things. They seemed the “realest” to me, but don’t seem to get much love.

Can confirm my back currently, and always, hurts.

I hate Mondays –Garfield

I hate hate –Reagan Youth

We hate Donald Trump –Millions of American voters

If you’re still undecided at this point, you don’t deserve to vote.

Biking is also pretty dependent on the individual and their setup. The elevation changes, distances, sustained speed, and terrain one individual and their equipment can handle can vary drastically with another person. Not to mention someone’s tolerance for whatever the weather might be doing at the time while you’re completely exposed to the elements on a bike or walking.

It’s just them taking a “your results may vary” approach while covering their own ass.

Anecdotally, while driving in Colorado, I put in a destination that I was driving to in bike mode on accident. The destination was like 80 miles away from where I was and involved climbing and descending a mountain pass. Google Maps was very optimistic about how long it would take me to bike there…all without knowing my anything about my health, the kind of bike I have, if I would be able to bike at that elevation, etc. (being Google they probably knew)

I switched over to Ride with GPS for the most part (my activity there still syncs over to Strava), but I grabbed the route files from here: https://ridewithgps.com/users/171708

How was the WP area? I thought their rides up there looked really nice. I’ll have to try one soon.

I followed this, except on the way back, I stuck to the right and went back the way I came on 343 instead of taking 344 over to 306 early as I wanted to avoid the pavement as much as possible (there was a lot more traffic than I was expecting). I parked in town, but if you wanted to avoid the paved road completely, it looked like you could park on some pull-outs on 343.

https://www.gravelbikeadventures.com/route/buena-vista-to-cottonwood-lake-out-and-back

Picture from Friday’s ride from Buena Vista, CO to Cottonwood Lake and back (25.5mi/2,200ft elevation gain).

Picture from last night’s after-dinner ride on my nearby trails (10.5mi/550ft elevation gain).

No pictures from this morning’s trip to the farmer’s market (18mi)

The cream/white shape wear is so 2017

Does he own any other outfits? Every picture I see of him for like at least the last 6 months, he’s wearing the same suit and tie.

Picked up my daughter from her school parking lot years ago and while waiting at the stop sign to turn back onto the road a car goes by with their back tire smoking. I thought it was locked up from braking, but it was punctured and tearing apart. They made no effort to stop or really even slow down much. They continued on and the tire shredded to the point they were driving on the rim. They kept going and onto an even busier major road, which is when I lost track of them as we were turning the other way.