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I ran 255 from the river to 800 today. About 3/4 is all new pavement. The new stuff is on the 800 end. Near the river is definitely rough, lots of patches and bumpy. The new stuff is super smooth and has been down long enough that I felt comfortable at a spirited pace. 255 is one of those roads that is a challenge for me. I need to run it more often.

Sounds like you nailed the summary of the story.

I knew I could count on you to tell me how you felt. I appreciate that about you. You used to be so nice to me, though. Guess the honeymoon is over. Since you called my county safe. I would say we agree .44% is not something to be concerned about. You mentioned that I travel to SEO which is currently a hot zone. I had not heard that. I did some number checks there for Marietta where I have stopped for lunch and dined inside at Subway the past 2 trips. I know I’m certifiable at this point. If I did it right Washington county I believe is where Marietta is located. 127 cases, population 59,911 = .21%. It’s safer than my little county. Now I had heard Cuyahoga was bad. As of last night .55%. I still would not call that worrisome. Realize these numbers I’m reporting are since the start of the pandemic I believe. I’m guessing folks have gotten healthy and there may be less people running around that are contagious. .34% safer than Ashtabula County Gentlemen I’m not try to piss anybody off. Jim and @Pauly you had me wondering if I should be concerned. I’m just reporting the numbers I see. Pauly you may be right. Maybe there is no changing my mind, but you made me question my thoughts, think about what was being said, and do my own research. I’m just trying to do the same for you as well as others. Feel free to speak your mind. I don’t see me crying or going away. Remember I asked multiple times for this thread to end. I have typed multiple posts to this thread and just deleted them. I get your frustration/anger. For example I just deleted my opinion outside of less than 1% not being much of a concern to me. The night @Steve Butters was getting ripped I must have typed out 5 different responses and just deleted it.

So you agree the numbers for my county are safe?

Okay boys I’ve been reading all of your posts. I’m trying to keep an open mind and take in your thoughts. Here’s my data: ashtabula county - where I live 421 cases population 97,241 = .43% Sick trumbull county- frequently shop 863 cases population 197,974 = .44% sick Am I an idiot for not wearing a mask? Covid numbers below https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/overview then Google county population

I ordered some parts for my quad on the 19th from Rocky Mountain. I received them on the 22nd. They came FedEx.

I feel threatened. Can somebody hide this thread?

I ordered a set of tires from Bike Bandit. They sent them next day air. I didn’t pay extra 🤷‍♂️

I ran the posted route in this thread backwards today. Good times. I have never run 377 beyond 555. That road just keeps on giving. 550 was great right off 377. Fun times. I hope we can get a decent size group together to run it as a group ride. I did tack on some additional roads to the loop. I have a hard time not riding 800 north out of Fly.

550 miles today. Pretty much awesome all the way around. Getting pretty confident in the Roadsmart 2s. Only had a couple wiggles. 1 for sure was water I didn’t spot until late and I believe the other one was gravel.

I’ve been called worse

I needed to leave around 6 and it was raining like crazy here. Roads are still wet as all get out. No way I would have made the ride. Good call @Muckles

Thanks for the heads up.

I think Dunlop may have changed something in their process. I’ve mentioned my issues with the RS2s. When they arrived they seemed to have a sheen to them that I don’t recall seeing on any of my previous tires. After my spill turning out of the drive I ordered a set of RS3s. They seemed to have the same kind of sheen when they arrived. I have run multiple RS3s prior to this set and they have always stuck pretty well. You have me concerned now.

It’s looking like rain up north here right about the time I need to leave. I’m doubting I make the trip.

You thinking it’s going to be wet tomorrow down your way?

I agree with Tonik on this one. Bike looks good.

I bet he would have survived if he wore a mask. 🤣🤣🤣

Does this mean I might see you on the street again?

You don’t have to do that. Ride whatever you prefer to ride. I’m not usually comfortable riding others machines anyways.

Math teacher. Nobody asks me for a recommendation. All Ed’s fault.

Based on the article it seems as though it may be a problem. Tonik asked about my career because I’m a math teacher. I can only speak of my own personal thoughts as an educator. I can’t speak for my whole profession. As a math teacher not many ask for recommendations from me. If you read much of what I post you’ll see words are not my strength. When asked for a recommendation it’s based on my experience with that student. The race of a student for me plays no role in my recommendation.

The court’s second explanation for the racial “personal rating” gap is that there is racial bias in the evaluations by teachers and counselors. The judge wrote: “teacher and guidance counselor recommendations seemingly presented Asian Americans as having less favorable personal characteristics than similarly situated non-Asian American applicants . . . Because teacher and guidance counselor recommendation letters are among the most significant inputs for the personal rating, the apparent race-related or race-correlated difference in the strength of guidance counselor and teacher recommendations is significant.” This seems like a smoking gun showing that Asian American applicants are victims of discrimination. @SpecialEd is a racist. Got it.

You’re always welcome to ride with me B-Mac. Look forward to seeing you buddy.