ULCER list...
 

What do I need to bring for ulcer?! Here's my checklist I'm picking up tonight...

Shot Blocks (i don't know what they are)
Gu (I think i know what that is)
Wheat thins....CHECK
2 water bottles for the bike (do i freeze them tonight?)
1 for the jersey
cream for my chode? what?

Laziness has gotten the better of me this last month and I've done virtually nothing...

I'm going to die.

chamois cream helps prevent saddle soreness. vaseline works as well.

I've never used any saddle cream and have never had a problem with saddle sores or chafing. Other people can't do 20 miles without some irritation.

Might I suggest if Pride has not had any problems in this area before to not try anything new before an "epic" ride.

chamois cream. so if i just put it all over where my skin where it's going to touch the saddle i should be okay? i'll read the instructions too..

this should do right?
http://www.rei.com/product/723140?vcat=REI_SEARCH

Just hand it the tube of creme to Adam. He'll apply it for you.

If he balks, tell him your shorts are ripped.

Btw, have fun. That's the main goal. I'm jealous of you guys. Be careful though that some idiot doesn't take you down.

And before you start, adjust Archaea's brake so that it rubs his wheel.

Bump, just in case Pride missed my well-thought out and articulate post, as he posted at almost the exact same moment.

Chamois cream won't hurt. And given that he doesn't have experience at this distance, I think he's not proven himself as someone that won't have problems.

I'm sure I'll have fun... I just want to be prepared so I don't get wasted too quickly..

I've never had any problems with chafing and I'm a little leery of the chode cream but if it is going to help and it's recommended then I'll pick it up..

I'm most nervous about the unknown... and feeling unprepared doesn't help...

I am a big wuss bag and am not going.
However, I would like a full report.

why are you being a wuss bag? you have another commitment or you just don't want to see me fall over on my bike at the starting line...

I'll just say that I was thrown a curveball and things have been chaotic lately. I have needed a very narrow focus. And this just seemed like too much.
That said, I would love nothing more than to see you fall off your bike.

good luck with the curve ball... i'll make sure we take a picture of me at the starting line on the ground with one foot clipped in...

Quis, this non-start will bump you down in the rankings.

This is like Giuliani deciding not to participate in the straw poll.

I know. My star is quickly fading. I guess I can remember the good old days when my abilities were a thing of legend.
Not to mention, i haven't been on my bike for a week. I wore my rear tire to the threads. Instead of buying a new one, I put one on that I had laying around the basement. So my last ride consisted of 2 pinch flats ans a mile walk back to work in my cycling shoes.
I bought a new tire today and hope to be out suffering again tomorrow.