Greens

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Rides go better with good fuel. The most important meal of the day isn't the first. It's the one the night before the morning ride. Man can I feel the difference between McDonald's the night before and this.

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Elly said…
Sweet meal. You guys should come to our place and cook. LOL :-) See u at time trials.
March 13, 2009 at 6:07 AM
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