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Bicycling

Denninmi

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2. Yup, I can relate.

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 20, 2012, 04:54 AM

Nov 2012

I have very little dirt to ride on, but it doesn't take much.

Even on the paved paths, I've been getting spray up my back that stains -- the water looks like tea from the tannins in fallen leaves, and it stains the same way. Oak is the worst, and there is a reason they named it Oakland County -- oak trees everywhere.

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Thanksgiving weight loss challenge - 30 miles on T-Day. UPDATED 11/22/2012 [View all] Denninmi Nov 2012 OP

The forecast here is rain through the weekend, otherwise I'd be in the saddle every day. Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #1

Yup, I can relate. Denninmi Nov 2012 #2

You might enjoy joining a cycling club in your area wtmusic Nov 2012 #3

Ah, no pie for me. Denninmi Nov 2012 #4

Groups definitely acquire a personality. wtmusic Nov 2012 #5

I didn't have 30 miles in me today. And, a truly awesome wipeout! Denninmi Nov 2012 #6

Nice wtmusic Nov 2012 #7