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The Comeback
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| 547984 |
Posted on 07-01-2014 17:12
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Haha nicely tied 
baseballlover312, 06-03-14 : "Nuke Moscow...Don't worry Russia, we've got plenty of love to go around your cities"
Sarah Palin, 08-03-14 (CPAC, on Russian aggression) : "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke"
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 07-01-2014 17:15
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Ian Butler wrote:
Another comeback? Doesn't Travis ever get tired of those? 
he wants a free cookie for a x number of comebacks |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 08-01-2014 00:22
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That revelation from his friend about his dad and the bike... beautiful.
Edited by Shonak on 08-01-2014 00:23
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 08-01-2014 04:52
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Congrats on the nomination 
Can't wait for comeback number 20 (track was 19)
Gig 'em Aggies
Fast N' Loud Cycling Project - ICL
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| muttisr |
Posted on 08-01-2014 07:42
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72 pages of pure enjoyment! (And a long night...)Absolutly a fantastic story, only annoying thing was that I had the most perfect commments, but I can't post a comment to season 2 or 3 in season 13.. THat's not your fault though. Amazing story! Only other problem is to write a story after this will be impossible. There are only two possible solutions:
1. It's terrible
2. It ends up beeing a copy cat story |
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| baia |
Posted on 08-01-2014 11:15
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Bring that comeback on..
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 08-01-2014 14:04
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@All: Thanks for the nomination. 
@Jesleyh: Thanks, Travis hopes so too.
@Ian Butler: It's the name of the story, he can't get sick of them.
@sutty68: Yes it is (again).
@547984: Thanks, I think I'm the only member to mention the Awards within the actual story. That deserves it's own award.
@SSJ2Luigi: Travis likes cookies... but they are not good for him during training.
@Shonak: For some it's beautiful for others it's confusing.
@welker3257: Thank you, and I still say Travis is on like Comeback #4 or 5. But then again I'm too lazy to count them.
@muttisr: Wow, thanks for taking the time to read the whole thing. In one night that's quite impressive. If you really wanted to post comments on previous episodes I wouldn't care as long as you noted which season and episode you are talking about. Would be interesting to read. And people said I couldn't top my Andy Schleck: Quest for History story so I think your last statement can be proved wrong. 
@baia: It's coming, but with school starting up again reports are going to slow down a bit.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 09-01-2014 01:11
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All I needed was money, patience, and a second chance.
In doing so I could continue my career as a cyclist.
Money to take care of me, my mom, and child support
(hopefully that last one turns into Chloe and kids).
Patience to wait out my 1 year ban for using PEDs.
A second chance so I could get on a professional team.
The first two problems I had found solutions for.
The last one was going to be the hardest.
But, I have 4 months to get back into cycling shape.
Nothing else matters. It's me against the flat roads of Kansas.
The stress of money was finally lifted off my shoulders. Why you may ask?
We sold the farm and auctioned off the Schwinn. It was a tough decision,
but now my mom and I have enough funds to be stable for the next 2-3 years.
Hopefully by that time I'm cycling again and bring in a nice paycheck.
If not... well let's not go there. Let's stay positive for a change.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 09-01-2014 01:32
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So you sold the Schwinn anyway, well that was anti climatic. I thought that would go somewhere,
Edited by baseballlover312 on 09-01-2014 02:14
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 09-01-2014 01:32
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Woah, selling the farm is a big step. It's really all or nothing now.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 09-01-2014 02:13
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I hope the Schwinn went for good money |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 09-01-2014 09:50
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Trav can do it. Let's go buddy
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 09-01-2014 18:46
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Training Journal - Entry #1 - July 8, 2016
Welcome to my training journal. The place where I keep track of my progress
and my thoughts as I try to become a professional cyclist once again.
Today marks my first day back on the bike since this happened.
It's been a while because Kyle had to ship my equipment in from California.
Also there is the obvious reason that my dad just passed away
and I had to deal with all obstacles that came along with that.
But, that's now in past. I have to be looking towards the future.
Yes, that is the only jersey UPS managed to deliver on time.
I paced myself and only went for 15 miles.
It just felt great to be on my bike once again.
And that's really all I have to say about today's ride.
I hope to keep my journal updated on a weekly/monthly basics.
Along the way I will continue to update my progress (on and off the bike)
and let you know what has happened to the world of cycling during my absence.
Until next time, Travis Newton
Spoiler
My training is in your hands during my career.
After each training session I will earn EXP Points.
A maximum of 3 EXP can be rewarded.
You guys get to decided where I put those stat gains to use.
All you have to do is comment on which category you want
1 of the stat gains to go (Ex. Mountain, Sprint, Flat, etc.)
Each member can only say one category for themselves.
And it will go until all the points are used up.
If you have any questions about my training, leave a question below.
Edited by Mresuperstar on 09-01-2014 19:05
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-01-2014 18:48
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A drop in stats 
(this is doping-free Travis stats, right?)
+ TT
Want to make him a TT beast as he should be
Edited by Ian Butler on 09-01-2014 18:49
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 09-01-2014 18:52
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Your dad pasted away?
Also, umm, shouldn't he have got quite a lot of xp from recent events, I guess it's not cycling experience though... |
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 09-01-2014 18:55
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Ian Butler wrote:
A drop in stats
(this is doping-free Travis stats, right?)
A stats drop was needed because he was away from road racing for so long
and the PEDs are finally out of his system. He is doing it the right way this time, training and getting better one day at a time.
(At least that's the goal, this is Travis we are talking about... Who knows what will happen. I don't even know at the moment but I'll probably come up with something. )
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 09-01-2014 18:59
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The Hobbit wrote:
Your dad pasted away?
Also, umm, shouldn't he have got quite a lot of xp from recent events, I guess it's not cycling experience though...
Here have you been... might want to check this out. And I only give out EXP for road racing experiences/training. If I did it for real life experiences Travis would have all 85 stats by now.
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 09-01-2014 19:03
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Good point, also I was pointing out the pasting, don't believe that's a term...
At least not in that sense... |
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 09-01-2014 19:04
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The Hobbit wrote:
Good point, also I was pointing out the pasting, don't believe that's a term... At least not in that sense...
Good point. I didn't even realize that. Thanks.
Edited by Mresuperstar on 09-01-2014 19:05
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 09-01-2014 19:05
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Glad to see that Travis is on the right track now  |
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