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Jonathan's avatar

If indeed the 1,000 mile chalice is an actual thing, you should definitely go for it! Tough luck and better to come back stronger, than not at all.

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John G's avatar

Did you ever ride to Creemore while you were in Ontario? Candidate for worst cafe legs ever: climbing Buttertart Hill heading back to Collingwood.

Looking forward to reading your 2026 recap a year from now, always a great rea, Joe.

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Joe Laverick's avatar

Yes! And, from memory, I was on a 50T 1x chainring. I suffered like a dog to get up that thing!

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Jim Cuene's avatar

Love this write up, Joe. Thanks for putting the time into it! And, after 30 years of cycling, i learned a new phrase: Cafe legs.

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Joe Laverick's avatar

Thanks Jim. Cafe legs are very much a thing!! Try climbing up a steep climb straight from the mid ride stop.

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Jim Cuene's avatar

Oh i know the feeling! Just didn't have the name for it!

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