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TRUMPHENT
01-21-06, 07:45 AM
Hello! I am a 50 plus Florida native. I commute 22 miles a day 5 days a week on a weakly modified department store mountain bike. When I can pull top gear the entire trip against the ever present headwind, I will consider moving up to a more suitable ride. There are so few commuters here in southernmost Florida that the only bike path virtually deserted.

Thursday, I got owned by a retired couple on a tandem. Note to self, never race a tandem team while on a mountain bike in strong headwinds. :eek:

RonH
01-21-06, 08:09 AM
Welcome to BF.
Congrats on the commuting. :beer:
I'm originally from Orlando. Employment moved me to Atlanta in 1992.

I'm 61 and didn't want to wait for some "special occasion" to upgrade. I upgraded from a 1999 Raleigh R600 road bike to my Litespeed in 2001. Many happy miles on it. :love:
Lots of happy miles on my commuter too. But my commute is only 8.5 miles one way.

You'll find lots of interesting, usually friendly, ;) knowledgeable, and helpful people here, so enjoy yourself.
TRUMPHENT
01-21-06, 10:30 AM
That Nova Cyclocross is what I envision for a commuter. I'm going to have to shop for some serious lighting. One half of my commute is in total darkness some is on the shoulder strip of US 1 itself. At least now, Miami-Dade County is finally extending the Busway with bikepath all the way to Florida City. It should be ready to use in another year or so.