@Glen.Coutts oh I well understand Sir. But given the circumstances and what Sir Even has done and is going through, doing Defender for four days in a row pales in comparison. As long as I am above ground for the next 48 hours, this will be done.
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Oh, make no mistake, I am 100% certain that this would help, but Iâm a solid Couchlandrian nope, no way, nada, nine on the FTP progression no-vids. Thanks for thinking of me though Sir @JSampson 
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Thatâs awesome Sir Stuart @Critmark!
Iâm down for a single, albeit modified, Defender on Tuesday.
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Sir Glen, I have spoken to the Sufferlandrian Board of Knighthood and they are quite concerned about the word âmodifiedâ for Tuesdayâs ride. After an emergency session they have agreed that you can do any modification you would like, as long as the effort exceeds 98%.
Enjoy the ride!
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Mighty nasty of you Sir Stuart. So first let me say thanks to you and to the Board. Let me also assure you that, I will be suffering at no less than 100% because the intensity of the ride will be less than that.
To be clear, I am on a covert mission that requires me to maintain a certain training load, and that mission Sir will benefit ALL of Sufferlandria. This is at the behest of the SUF Scientists and through them, as I understand it, GvA himself.
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You judge me too harshly kind Sir. I was merely looking out for your best interest as I was in dire fear of you Knighthood being in jeopardy should rumors arise about extended couchlandrian tendencies. Nothin but love Sir Glen.
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I meant nasty in only the very best Sufferlandrian way Sir Stuart. I thought by thanking you, Iâd have made that clear but here we are faced with the problems of relying on text based communications for the nuances of our feelings. My apologies. I should have put in a winky face or summinâ. Honestly, when I first read the start of your reply that I was judging you âtoo harshlyâ, I thought you meant that in the best Sufferlandrian way as well 
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I feel the SUF love!
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Iâm in - didnât really want to ride Cadence Builds anyway!!!
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Iâve read the comment sections on the news sites that have covered this tragic accident, and it is alarming to read the number of posts that have an open disdain for cyclists on the road. To read posts that equate cyclists to âtargetsâ, that cyclists have âno business being on public roadsâ, speaks to the serious problem of sharing the road.
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Sir Rick, disgusting is all I can say. I am fortunate to live less than a mile from Specialized HQ that bikes are very prevalent. But still, cyclists get here, me included.
The only way it will change is when drivers are seriously charged and punished. Not holding my breath however.
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cries in German
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Ainât that the truth?
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came across this video yesterday, re-thinking cycling as a means of (active) transport can make a huge difference
I actually enjoy cadence builds and usually look forward to reestablishing my membership in the 200+ club. Once a sprinterâŚ
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Defender done after a 30 min row for an extra bit of suffering!
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Just finished Defender. Now I remember again why I didnât put it to the list favourites.
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Yup!! Way to get after it anyway and welcome to the forums @Chris_H!
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For the record, done (ish) 
Thanks for calling us to arms Sir Stuart @Critmark
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Only just seen this too late I am afraid
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