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Works like a charm says I...!

Yes, it doesn't get a lot of talk these days with the 100's and the EF-S60, but it's the lens I reach for when I shooting my watches. The shorter length is good for light tent work. Just happened to be on the camera Sunday morning and I though why not!

Greg_C wrote in post #14391590
Yes, it doesn't get a lot of talk these days with the 100's and the EF-S60, but it's the lens I reach for when I shooting my watches. The shorter length is good for light tent work. Just happened to be on the camera Sunday morning and I though why not!

Another solid case for Indian over Arrow!

I was just thinking that I haven't much touched a focal length shorter than 300mm in forever. I need to go bust out the 17-40mm and find something expansive!

On my recent western trip I didn't go any wider than 24 (24-105) although I had the 10-22 with me.

Belmondo wrote in post #14390630
I just got back from my bike ride in the dark. I decided to ride the cart path around the golf course here. It was kinda' fun, with lots of little ups and downs, and whoop-dee-doos. You can't build up any speed, so it took a while, but it was fun anyway. The actual cart path is only about two miles, but it's about a mile to get to it, and about two miles back from where it ends at the clubhouse. So I got my 5 miles in, but it was pretty leisurely.

Nice ride Chief. You had some variations to mix it up

Woolburr wrote in post #14390703
Riding the roads here involves taking your life in your hands. The best non-interstate roads here couldn't pass for a town maintained road in NY. I had so much fun up there last fall.....you could actually ride without wondering if your next breath would be your last.

No organized rides in the area?

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14390638
My photograph of airshow performer Kirby Chambliss at Oskosh graces the cover of the current issue of this online aviation publication.

Congrats Jay. Way to go.

**yawn**

Can I just go back to bed?? Please!?!

Me too. I am so sore and tired. Worked way too hard this weekend.

vipergts831 wrote in post #14391957
Nice ride Chief. You had some variations to mix it up

No organized rides in the area?

Lots of them....but we are talking rides on a level the average cyclist isn't going to complete. We have the Assault on Mount Mitchell.....over 4500' of elevation change....100 miles.

As for organized training rides....they are held on a regular basis.....but they are geared for ultra-serious riders. Weekend warriors are at a distinct disadvantage. George Hincapie trains here....as do lots of other TdF aspirants.

There is currently a plan in motion to establish a more cyclist friendly route along the river. The current route isn't a bad ride, but it is heavily traveled, mainly by large trucks heading in and out of the landfill. The road is so narrow that the trucks have to slow to safely negotiate head to head meetings. We have cyclists dinged by cars on a daily basis. Takes a lot of fun out of the ride when you are in fear for your life at every turn.

Dandy shots Greg. The 50 with the LSC does a nice job!

Woolburr wrote in post #14392298
Lots of them....but we are talking rides on a level the average cyclist isn't going to complete. We have the Assault on Mount Mitchell.....over 4500' of elevation change....100 miles.

As for organized training rides....they are held on a regular basis.....but they are geared for ultra-serious riders. Weekend warriors are at a distinct disadvantage. George Hincapie trains here....as do lots of other TdF aspirants.

There is currently a plan in motion to establish a more cyclist friendly route along the river. The current route isn't a bad ride, but it is heavily traveled, mainly by large trucks heading in and out of the landfill. The road is so narrow that the trucks have to slow to safely negotiate head to head meetings. We have cyclists dinged by cars on a daily basis. Takes a lot of fun out of the ride when you are in fear for your life at every turn.

That is unfortunate they dont have everyday routes available Hmm The Assault on Mount Mitchell has me intrigued!

Interesting if you have lots of TDF riders training there then your hills must be excellent!

I dont blame you for not wanting a death wish on that road I have had a truck pass me within 1 foot If that doesnt send shivers up your spine i dont know what will

vipergts831 wrote in post #14392352
I dont blame you for not wanting a death wish on that road I have had a truck pass me within 1 foot If that doesnt send shivers up your spine i dont know what will

I had the front tire blow out on my on my motorcycle while next to a truck on a busy Chicago expressway. It scared the carp out of me.

We don't have hills....we have mountains. We have plenty of places to train at mile high or better. The air is definitely different as you go up. Base elevation here is 2000'. Everything else is up.

Here's a link to the Assaults Omar. http://www.freewheeler​s.info/assaults/

gjl711 wrote in post #14392378
I had the front tire blow out on my on my motorcycle while next to a truck on a busy Chicago expressway. It scared the carp out of me.

That would cause me to get off the motorcycle for a few weeks!

Woolburr wrote in post #14392413
We don't have hills....we have mountains. We have plenty of places to train at mile high or better. The air is definitely different as you go up. Base elevation here is 2000'. Everything else is up.

Jeez!!! Base at 2000'! I cant even imagine that since i start at a measly 183' I can see why they train so often in your area. It is great for the lungs...