Fifty Plus (50+) - Why do you browse the 50+ forum?

DnvrFox wants this poll. Admit it.

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???? where's the poll?

i browse because i like bikes, business has been good the last two years and i'm stuck in the office all the time--therefore--i don't get to ride as much as i used to.

I enjoy reading what is written here (usually). I try to provide assistance in the areas of my expertise when appropriate. Because I build bikes, I sometimes post so that others can see what is possible, or to get suggestions back that may be incorporated in the next build. I sometimes just post to raise the "fun quotient" of the neighborhood......

Because I am 50?

It is a bit like hanging out at the local bike shop, except I don't have to feel like I am the grandfather to the employees here.

My other "hang-out" at the bike shop spot is the twojohns podcast, its like listening in on old conversations from a bygone era when I did hang at the shop. I gotta say that i miss it, but the local shops don't seem to have the social experience that they used to. Or I am just getting old.

Because I'm 51 and my somewhat serious riding started in the past 4-5 years. I can much more easily relate to the point of view and experience of the posters here than I can from a bunch of youngsters. Besides, I like pie.

I am 50 - and maybe this forum gets me anywhere after 50 years.

I stay with the 50+ forum- because it relates to my type of riding- to my type of bike and my mentality.

But as to why I Browse this forum- I have no idea. Addiction? Like to chat to friends? or just nothing else to do in the evenings?

DnvrFox wants this poll. Admit it.

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I'm in my 3rd step of "pollwriters" anonymous. And there you are, getting me off of the track!

I enjoy reading what other riders my age have to say, and draw a lot of inspiration from things people here are able to accomplish.

Seriously (is that an oxymoron for me?), I find:

1. Really top notch, fine and caring people here. It really is an unusual group.

2. Some of the best writing I have read - some posts are classics. I look forward to posts by certain folks.

3. There is a certain maturity level - an approach to life and what is important (and what is not) in living a good, productive life, that I see in the 50+ forum that does not necessarily permeate some other forums.


4. I am inspired and intrigued by some of the accomplishments you folks make, and I use that to sort of balance out my goals and keep them in perspective. That seems strange, but it is what i do!!

And the pie is good.

Momentary thread hijack........Exactly what are the mechanics of posting a poll. I have seen the checkbox box below managing attachments............what happens after that, is there another page that magically appears to allow entry of polling lists and options?

Please help me, I'm polling challanged.

We now return you to the current poll.

1. I like bikes
2. I enjoy reading what is written here
3. Because I am 69?
4. Because it relates to my type of riding
5. My type of bike
6. My mentality.
7. I have no idea
8. I love cut and paste

:cheers:

Momentary thread hijack........Exactly what are the mechanics of posting a poll. I have seen the checkbox box below managing attachments............what happens after that, is there another page that magically appears to allow entry of polling lists and options?

Please help me, I'm polling challanged.

We now return you to the current poll.

Yep, use the check box.

Another page magically appears. You have your choice of how many poll items you want, but that is changeable along the way, if you decide to add or decrease the number of items.

I find it best to write the poll questions first, then cut and paste them into the poll window.

Your post regarding the poll will sit there poll less while you finish the poll, leaving some readers a bit confused, so I often write something like:

"Standby while the poll is posted."

You then have a choice fo how long the poll will be open - I usually choose 30 days - well, you all know my feeling about old threads.

You can also let responders have multiple responses or just one

You can also make responders anonymous or visible.

Try one.

Thankyou Dnvr......:thumb:

Because I am 49+

I checked several of the options......

I really come here to find out how many other old farts have trouble staying vertical while using clipless pedals.

Cuz I'm 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGH! AGH! AGH!

Hey, everybody has to be somewhere.:o

I don't browse. I studiously read...

Actually for the same reason I read a newspaper - to get new insights and information; to follow up on something of interest; to confirm or challenge and already held belief, etc. And just like the newspaper, there are somethings In which I have little or no interest.... These I do not read.

This is a nice place. Visit road (which I do) and it's easy to see the allure of this place. People are generally supportive, and it's relief from the constant "mine's bigger (of smaller, or lighter, or better) and yours is no good at all" of Road.

seriously (is that an oxymoron for me?), i find:

1. Really top notch, fine and caring people here. It really is an unusual group.

2. Some of the best writing i have read - some posts are classics. I look forward to posts by certain folks.

3. There is a certain maturity level - an approach to life and what is important (and what is not) in living a good, productive life, that i see in the 50+ forum that does not necessarily permeate some other forums.


4. I am inspired and intrigued by some of the accomplishments you folks make, and i use that to sort of balance out my goals and keep them in perspective. That seems strange, but it is what i do!!

And the pie is good.

+100

+100
In a rare serious moment for me, +101. Well said DF.

I find:
1. Really top notch, fine and caring people here. It really is an unusual group.
2. Some of the best writing I have read - some posts are classics. I look forward to posts by certain folks.
3. There is a certain maturity level - an approach to life and what is important (and what is not) in living a good, productive life, that I see in the 50+ forum that does not necessarily permeate some other forums.
4. I am inspired and intrigued by some of the accomplishments you folks make, and I use that to sort of balance out my goals and keep them in perspective. That seems strange, but it is what i do!!


+1 to Dnvr's sentiments. I also found a riding buddy here (our own jppe), a cool jersey (courtesy of cccorlew), and a great deal of information without the "snarky" remarks that characterize some of the other sub forums. Wish I had more to contribute sometimes, but my momma told me to only speak when I had something worthwhile to say. Tends to be quiet around here as a result...

HI,
I guess we know that any one over 50 understands our problems better than those 20 Y/0 whipper snappers
Doug:o

psps I am really 20 Y/0 if the year is 1970 ;-)

Seriously (is that an oxymoron for me?), I find:

1. Really top notch, fine and caring people here. It really is an unusual group.

2. Some of the best writing I have read - some posts are classics. I look forward to posts by certain folks.

3. There is a certain maturity level - an approach to life and what is important (and what is not) in living a good, productive life, that I see in the 50+ forum that does not necessarily permeate some other forums.


4. I am inspired and intrigued by some of the accomplishments you folks make, and I use that to sort of balance out my goals and keep them in perspective. That seems strange, but it is what i do!!

And the pie is good.

+1. Couldn't have said it better.

Sometimes the conversation is good.
Sometimes there are good ideas.
Mosty though it's for the motivation during cycling season to do more than just turn the pedals, It helps my mental state when working towards the longer harder faster rides coming up in the year - helps me get up at 5AM for those training rides before going to work or those 1000' hill climbs that really aren't fun - they just hurt. Helps when it's 35 degrees out or when the wind is blowing 30 mph in my face. Yep - I guess that's why I come back each spring.

Just stumbled in here, by chance. Same as yesterday. And the day before, etc.

I lurk here because I'm only a year and a half away from being old enough to post in this forum, and I have found that I can relate to many of the subjects on this forum. C&V is still my favorite forum, but this one is climbing up the scale fairly quickly.

Because I am 52, and the most helpful people are here and at Clydes and Athenas.

This is my first post. Congrats - you drew me out. Why?
Because I recently started riding again, but I'm not 25 anymore. It all comes a little harder. There is less flaming and more witty sarcasm in this forum, which I can relate to...and quite frankly, you all give me hope that some day, if I keep riding every day, I can ride my age...

I suppose I come here because birds of a feather flock together.

I enjoy reading about the exploits of this crew and realizing that I am not alone in some of life's challenges.

I am encouraged to get out and get some miles in, which keeps me somewhat sane.

I've learned some mechanical tips and by the examples of Maddmaxx, Robtown, the Dawg et al have developed enough courage to embark on some mild wrenching.

It's become a habit but to be honest I spend more time in Road.
I do like the people here and the stories and pictures of the rides but for the life of me I can not get used to all this Pie stuff, seriously. Sorry if that offends anyone but for real ,Pie?

Because I can...

Because I am 49 on the 28th

Because I am 49 on the 28th

It's ok, we won't card you or anything. Look how easy your birthday ride will be.

It's become a habit but to be honest I spend more time in Road.
I do like the people here and the stories and pictures of the rides but for the life of me I can not get used to all this Pie stuff, seriously. Sorry if that offends anyone but for real ,Pie?

Err . . .

You have PCad in the Road Forum and you are complaining about pie here? :D

There is a long tradition to the pie stuff, dating back several years.

I would just ignore the pie stuff if it bothers you!

It's become a habit but to be honest I spend more time in Road.
I do like the people here and the stories and pictures of the rides but for the life of me I can not get used to all this Pie stuff, seriously. Sorry if that offends anyone but for real ,Pie?

I'm not offended, err... can I have your slice?

I found this forum 4 years ago this month after I did my first 3 mile ride and promptly collapsed in my driveway at the end. Someone here said "Great job, do it again", so I did, again and again. In August of that year I rode a 100km event. Now 15 miles is a quick spin.

This place is kinda like family, sometimes you visit alot, sometimes not so much.

Who remembers Jet Travis before he was Jet Travis :)

Oh dang! it's 1970? did I apply for college yet?

Oh dang! it's 1970? did I apply for college yet?

I've ceased having the dream of realizing I have a final exam and I haven't attended the class. That dream used to provoke a lot of anxiety, so losing it with age is a good thing.

I've come back to cycling several times - once in my 30s not long after marrying Mrs. Road Fan and becoming comfortable in Denver, and again after moving to Ann Arbor and becoming alarmed at the degradation in the health of my parents and some co-workers in their '50s. I realized I needed to exercise and have better health practices if I wanted not to suffer so much, and the only exercise I've ever really liked were cycling and table tennis. Need to build the legs before doing much TT, so ....

Here in Ann Arbor we started looking for a new bike for Mrs. Road Fan, and discovered that the bike shops here speak a new language. I wanted to find a group like this as a bridge from the world of bikes I knew, late '60s and the '70s, was remembered by people living in the present. Well, here you all are!!!!

While being seen as rather bike-friendly and making a serious effort, AA is a college town (Michigan Wolverines, ya know!) and is trendy. I've run into all the same problems as everyone else: shop dude (and dud-ette) condescension, the immediate assumption that I'm a newbie, people trying to sell me comfort bikes, et cetera et cetera. I am catching up, partly with the insights gained on BF and especially 50+, C&V, Bike Mechanics, and Long Distance.

Thanks for being here!

Road Fan

One of the reasons I keep coming back is to see if someone asks what "n00b" means. I figure here they won't get lambasted the way some other forum's might. Wait, I didn't just ask that question?, no I didn't, really. I now what it means, I'm just not telling.:innocent:

I've ceased having the dream of realizing I have a final exam and I haven't attended the class. That dream used to provoke a lot of anxiety, so losing it with age is a good thing.

You left out the part about running naked through campus trying to find the exam room for the course you didn't attend.;);)

Seriously, I come here because the spelling and grammar are better, the flaming is absent, the friendliness and helpfulness is high, the advice is good, and the pretty pictures.

This is my first post after lurking and learning for the past couple of months. I am 58 and new to serious riding. I am doing just fine as I increase my knowledge base and physical stamina.
I enjoy reading this forum because like myself, I see that you folks have paid your dues in life and are enjoying what time we have left. Go all out.

[QUOTE=Jean Beetham Smith;8902279] I come here because the spelling and grammar are betterQUOTE]

I's liking the spealling and grammer two

And I also enjoy all the aspects already mentioned. Supportive and pleasant bunch of folk

...Here in Ann Arbor we started looking for a new bike for Mrs. Road Fan, and discovered that the bike shops here speak a new language. I wanted to find a group like this as a bridge from the world of bikes I knew, late '60s and the '70s, was remembered by people living in the present. Well, here you all are!!!!

While being seen as rather bike-friendly and making a serious effort, AA is a college town (Michigan Wolverines, ya know!) and is trendy. I've run into all the same problems as everyone else: shop dude (and dud-ette) condescension, the immediate assumption that I'm a newbie, people trying to sell me comfort bikes, et cetera et cetera. I am catching up, partly with the insights gained on BF and especially 50+, C&V, Bike Mechanics, and Long Distance...

Nice post. I acquired my zest for cycling in Ann Arbor back in the 1970's. I think the Great Divide as you describe the 1960's and 70's vs. later is defined IMO by the advent of the Mountain Bike. I was a road tourist at the time and didn't pay much attention to that phenomenon, but now I do have one. Also as many subscribers have noted on other threads, back in the good old days, Bicycling Magazine was readable and useful. ;)

I have established a good rapport with the young guys at my local bike shop since I am a frequent customer there. Unless they're laughing behind my back, I feel respected so I think that familiarity is the key to a good relationship. They do really good work and almost always take care of my problems the same day.

I see old people.

(a little older than me. ;) )

I have established a good rapport with the young guys at my local bike shop since I am a frequent customer there. Unless they're laughing behind my back, I feel respected so I think that familiarity is the key to a good relationship. They do really good work and almost always take care of my problems the same day.

My LBS doesn't have those hot-shot young guys, at least not yet. It is run by three partners, two of which fit this forum's guidelines, and the other is in her 30s (I think). They have one part-time employee who is also in his 30s (I think). His day job is working for the LBS's distributor, so he is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to bike products and accessories, and is a well-informed wrench.

The best thing about my LBS is that everyone who works there is approachable and no one has that condescension thing going.

You left out the part about running naked through campus trying to find the exam room for the course you didn't attend.;);)...

In my dream I'm in my underwear, and not necessarily at school. :o That dream has also diminished but I had one last week.