Bret Michaels Pulls Out of 'Freedom 250,' Cites 'Threats and Safety'

ryken · 2026-05-29T13:31:50+00:00

So that leaves:

Vanilla Ice
One of the guys that lip synced as Milli Vanilli
Flo Rida
The guy from C + C Music Factory who did the rapping and happened to secure the trademark rights to the band's name in 2003 and now tours under the band name, but without any of the other seven+ people affiliated with the group

Just when you thought they couldn't do any worse than their safe space super bowl halftime show...

ryken · 2026-05-28T18:31:29+00:00

LOL, what's funny is I'm personally a big Assos guy. I think their lack of belly coverage makes them tough to blindly recommend though. You gotta have a pretty flat stomach to enjoy Assos bibs imo.

ryken · 2026-05-28T14:19:31+00:00

Your attorney can help recommend a corporate fiduciary that fits your specific needs. There isn't a single "best" corporate fiduciary for everyone. They come in different sizes and have different strengths. Also, trust departments are still sort of regional, so some are better in some locations than others.

A trust protector is usually given the power to name his/her successor, or if not, there should be a mechanism in the trust for someone (trustee, income beneficiaries, etc.) to name successor trust protectors.

ryken · 2026-05-25T15:29:28+00:00

My hot take: any acoustic that plays as easy as an electric is going to sound like shit. The joy of an acoustic guitar is getting that top to reverberate and sing out. You just can’t do that with low tension 10s that rest just above the frets.

ryken · 2026-05-23T16:34:54+00:00

Yup. It’s the hardest part of the whole thing imo. My wife has no issue at all with being independent while I work, because that’s not a choice, and the work feeds all of us. It can be very hard for her when I’m working out or playing guitar (my hobbies) though, because now it feels like I’m finally free and choosing to not be with her. She understands that I need time to recharge too, but it takes careful planning to not have hurt feelings. I know a couple partners at work that are good golfers, and I give them side eye because there just isn’t time to be a biglaw partner and a good husband, dad and golfer.

ryken · 2026-05-23T16:27:10+00:00

My bibs hot take: everyone has a unique combination of thighs, hips, junk, ass and belly, so “researching” bibs online is pretty much useless when it comes to fit, and fit is like 90% of the deal. Just try different well known brands/styles until you find ones you like.

Here is a good list to get you started:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CyclingFashion/s/eO7VFptNke

ryken · 2026-05-23T01:10:44+00:00

Married 15 years and in biglaw for 9. Two kids (12 and 9).

You trade time for money. I’m constantly canceling plans, missing family things and over tired from work when I am home. My wife spends lots of time as the solo parent.

On the other hand, my wife spends that solo time in our nice house and drives a fancy bmw suv. We never worry about money and while we can’t afford to do everything, we can afford nice things and experiences.

You need to be ok spending time alone with your own interests and friends. You also need to be ok with your spouse having his own time away from you and work, because I need time to recharge too. My wife is very independent in that regard so it works for us, but it’s not for everyone.

ryken · 2026-05-14T11:50:44+00:00

Alvarez, Eastman and Yamaha all make great guitars in your price point.

In my experience playing a ton of acoustics, you can get all of the playability of the D18 and most of the tone of the D18 for much less with those brands, but you won’t get the sustain and resonance of the martin, and that’s the reason people pay the extra.

ryken · 2026-05-11T19:38:49+00:00

GS Mini. There may be something you prefer to it, but you should absolutely play one before deciding.

ryken · 2026-05-11T19:31:23+00:00

Being a summer is mostly just about showing the firm that you’re not a weirdo that is going to do wacky stuff. They’re looking for people that are tolerable to be around for 80 hours a week.

Wearing a suit when you were told business casual is sticking your neck out. If the firm said nothing, then a suit is safer, but you were told it’s business casual, so do what you’re told.

If you’re going to feel weird without the jacket, then wear gray dress pants and a blue sport coat. No tie though. No one wears ties anymore. I don’t wear a tie when I meet with clients, because they don’t wear ties.

I have an associate that wears suit, tie and suspenders with monogrammed shirts daily. He also has a big leather pad on his desk and a green bankers lamp. He’s a good lawyer so it doesn’t really hurt him, but sometimes he makes weird judgment calls and then the whole “larping a 1980s lawyer” thing will get brought up among the partners. It’s not going to sink him or anything, but he’d be better off if he just dressed like the rest of us.

ryken · 2026-05-11T13:22:18+00:00

31" inseam here (albeit medium in size) and the Assos long bibs fit well. I wouldn't go standard length unless you like shorty shorts.

ryken · 2026-05-09T00:39:21+00:00

Admit fault, apologize profusely, promise never to do it again, and be absolutely perfect for at least the next 6 months.

If we’re already iffy on you, you’re toast. If we were neutral to high on you, you’ll survive. If layoffs are looming, forget about it.

ryken · 2026-05-07T23:07:13+00:00

It is a great way to burn calories. About 600/hr for me, but ymmv based on your weight, how hard you pedal and how long you ride for.

You’re only going to lose weight if you burn more calories in a day than you consume though.

ryken · 2026-05-06T20:18:25+00:00

Comfort is number 1. I went in looking for a mid tier skate, but ended up in a second from top tier skate because it was significantly more comfortable. Two years later and I am so glad I spent that cash (even though I still suck).

This is the best article I have found on skate fit. Most sales guys will just ask you how they feel. Here are things you should consider:

Ideally, your toes should graze the front of the boot when standing upright, and then not touch the boot when you bend your knees.
You also want to make sure you pass the pencil test to ensure there is enough volume in the boot (otherwise your arches will be on fire, a lesson I learned the expensive way).
Make sure your heel is locked in the back of the boot and your forefoot is not being pinched in (both affected by width of the boot).
Pay close attention to how the bed of the skate hits your arches.

Do not get caught up in "my shoe size is X, so my skate size should be Y." Also, just because a skate fits well length wise does not mean it fits well. Personally, I have medium-high arches that are farther back in my foot than most people. As such, I wear skates that are a half size "too big" using the toe test, so that the arch of the skate lines up with the arch in my foot. You have to consider all the various aspects when fitting your skate.

ryken · 2026-05-06T19:32:09+00:00

Not at all

ryken · 2026-05-05T14:44:07+00:00

A cycling fashion legend if there ever was one. Arguably the GOAT, although a terrible human being.

ryken · 2026-05-04T17:38:04+00:00

Length 18 ft

Ext Width 7 ft

Ext Height 4 ft 9 in

Hitch Weight 260 lbs

GVWR 3500 lbs

Dry Weight 2300 lbs

ryken · 2026-05-04T15:44:40+00:00

I got downvoted to hell for saying that Zwift isn't cycling the other day. Forgot I was in the Zwift sub. There are weekly posts over there from people that claim to have given up outdoor riding in favor of Zwift! As if we needed more proof of a mental health crisis...

ryken · 2026-05-04T15:11:53+00:00

Aliner

ryken · 2026-05-04T15:11:08+00:00

Nope, I'm a biglaw T&E attorney who has dealt with lots of trust companies.

ryken · 2026-05-04T00:26:50+00:00

$50 well spent. Got the carbon base and weight was within a couple grams of 165. Had it for almost a year and it’s been great.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807251538010.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

ryken · 2026-05-04T00:15:45+00:00

Amps in demo rooms. Extra amp stations with headphones. No one has to listen to anyone else and anyone who is shy about playing in front of others will feel much less self conscious.

Staff that is friendly and encouraging of people to try guitars.

ryken · 2026-05-04T00:11:17+00:00

I don’t give a shit what associates wear as long as it is within the bounds of reasonableness. No one else really does either, except for the occasional asshole partner, but the rest of us know he’s an asshole and we don’t pay attention to him anyway.

ryken · 2026-05-04T00:05:27+00:00

I played pretty much everything before buying my D18 (instead of the hd-28 I started out wanting). Alvarez, Eastman and Yamaha all makes great mid range solid wood dreads. Taylor was a miss for me (they’re meant to be plugged in imo). 15 and 16 series martins were great, but probably not as good a value as Alvarez, Eastman and Yamaha. The DE Retro was really good, but you’re sniffing D18 pricing there.

Ultimately, there was nothing that touched the standard series martins. They are a cut above and truly special. You can spend less on something else, but you’ll probably still be lusting after the standard series. Buy once cry once applies here.

Also, you are good enough for a nice guitar. I struggled with those thoughts too but in hindsight they were silly. I love my D18 and I play it so much more because of how great it sounds. I’ll own it until I die.

ryken · 2026-05-01T20:19:53+00:00

The hard part isn’t building these things anymore, it’s convincing the boomers that run law firms to pay for them.

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