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Nice job, well done and congratulations. You've earned your dessert for sure!

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Old 05-14-2025, 05:40 AM
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unsafe at any speed
 
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Congrats Tom. Perseverance is your superpower.
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Old 05-14-2025, 05:55 AM
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Back in the saddle again
 
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All done and I completed the 50 miles in approx 6 hours including breaks. The wind as usual was in our faces in BOTH directions. Get this...at the last 15 miles or so I pulled up to eat and drink just to make sure I didn't bonk. I checked the bike and all was good. I really struggled those last few miles. When I got to the finish I found that my front tire was flat! Who knows how far I pushed that plow.

Thank you to those who helped me raise $1200 for research.

Outstanding! When we were riding, I was always shocked that the wind was almost always in your face either the whole time or for the last half of a ride (when you're most tired).

Very well done!
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Old 05-14-2025, 06:05 AM
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Congratulations, Flattbutt. Your community is fortunate to have you.
Old 05-14-2025, 08:19 PM
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How about a picture of your bike.

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