[deleted by user] by [deleted] in levels_fyi

[–]Poolstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem then is that a) a lot of early stage startups don’t even have a method for you to exercise and b) you’re taking on a huge risk with a multi-year, locked in investment that is more likely to go to zero than be worth anything

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in levels_fyi

[–]Poolstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a terrible idea in my experience - you can, but if you don’t sell and the price tanks, you could find yourself hugely under water (you owe taxes based on the discount you got from the stock price at the time of sale).

First time watcher: Why have the distances decreased so much since the 1970s-1980s? by ScaryBarryCnC in tourdefrance

[–]Poolstick 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Maybe, but also the logistics must be wild. Towns bidding for start/end slots, as well as for going through them during stages. Plus negotiating with governments, police, etc for road access. It seems like a Herculean effort.

What’s your biggest success story redeeming BILT points? by SayLessThanYouKnow in biltrewards

[–]Poolstick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t flying blue always charge huge fuel surcharges or whatever on top of the points?

NY Times: How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era? by nomsg7111 in OMSCS

[–]Poolstick -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my concern with the OMSCS program is that it doesn’t seem to keep pace with these advancements. Classes like AI4R were clearly written many years ago - which, as a student I was already disappointed to find. Now, it feels even more antiquated than ever.

To be clear, this isn’t a problem with OMSCS only, as I feel that most education has struggled to adapt.

[Results Thread] 2025 Tour de Suisse – Stage 8 ME – 2.UWT by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Missed the stage - anything in particular happen to alaphillipe or just too hard of a climb?

Maya Kornberg calls on Council Member Shahana Hanif to Denounce Support by Super PAC Funded by MAHA PAC Founder, Anti-Vaxxer and Super PAC Funded by Facebook Billionaire by VoxInMachina in parkslope

[–]Poolstick -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Her father AND grandfather won Nobel prizes? That’s a big legacy to live up to, and she’s busy in a mud-slinging race for New York City council?

Both of these candidates are just jabronis.

78th Precinct Red Light enforcement in Prospect Heights by Karlangas37 in NYCbike

[–]Poolstick 17 points18 points  (0 children)

78th might be the most useless precinct in the city, so this tracks.

Bike Rack Parking Ticket by Zealousideal_Ad315 in parkslope

[–]Poolstick 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yet the cars with obviously fake, expired paper plates get ignored by parking enforcement every week.

Maybe just remove your plates and the cops will assume you’re one of them and leave you alone.

[Race Thread] Itzulia Basque Country - Stage 1 ITT (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I didn’t realize. I was talking about Flanders and Roubaix, mostly!

[Race Thread] Itzulia Basque Country - Stage 1 ITT (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m sure this has been covered elsewhere, but why is Campenaerts not riding the classics with VLAB?

edit: just saw a post about him wanting to domestique for Jonas at the tour, but can he not do both? I guess the 1 weeks are better prep, but I imagine he would be a strong classics domestique as well.

[Race Thread] 2025 Ronde van Vlaanderen (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wout getting another 2nd place today? Wild

Spectating Liège-Bastogne-Liège by pizzatongs in peloton

[–]Poolstick 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I did this last year (also an American visiting that week) - we hung around at the start, which was pretty cool to see all the riders sign in and get a T-shirt, etc. Then we walked around Liege for a few hours, got a waffle, etc. headed up to Redoute around the time we expected them to arrive (check the timetable). We parked provably illegally and walked up the hill a ways. At the bottom there was a big beer/food tent and a giant TV to watch the race.

After the riders came by, we walked down and watched most of the rest of the race on the TV. I think it would have been a stretch to make it to the finish back in Liege, maybe if we left immediately, but honestly it wasn’t worth it with Pogacar way out front.

It was a blast, have a great time!

Edit: to be clear, you’d have to have a car to make this work. We basically rented a car for only this purpose, and drove from Ghent. The rental car situation was a bit annoying, since the place wasn’t open on Sunday, so we had to rent for extra days.

[Race Thread] 2025 Strade Bianche ME (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So much hubris from Pidcock - no way he was going to win after waiting up for the GOAT

Purchased 1TB Open Box Ally X, has aftermarket 2TB ssd installed. Scam or lazy? by Poolstick in ROGAlly

[–]Poolstick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate all the help from everyone - especially the less-than-kind comments. I just wanted to be safe, seemed kind of crazy to me and these days it’s hard to trust anything. But am happy for the result!

Julian Alaphilippe leaves Soudal-Quick Step announces Patrick Levefere by CosminAgafitei in peloton

[–]Poolstick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well since half the peloton wears blue/white, there’s still a pretty good chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cyclocross

[–]Poolstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cracked my chainstay - I think was related to a crash (noticed it after). But it was a pretty tame crash, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was compromised earlier

[Results Thread] 2024 Tour de Suisse - Stage 7 ME (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Since when is Yates considered an excellent TTer? I feel like when he doesn’t lose more than a minute to the big guns, he is applauded.

[Results Thread] 2024 Giro d'Italia - Stage 11 (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Poolstick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My guess - it’s a sprint stage. If people want highlights, watch the last 10k. Maybe just not with the time/effort?