TJClay
02-14-10, 09:42 PM
Just did the 56 mile route of the Tour de Palm Springs saturday and my 52nd birthday is tuesday. Is that close enough or do i need to call in "sick" tuesday and ride?
Fifty Plus (50+) - Riding your age
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Louis
02-14-10, 11:13 PM
Just did the 56 mile route of the Tour de Palm Springs saturday and my 52nd birthday is tuesday. Is that close enough or do i need to call in "sick" tuesday and ride?
Yes and yes.;)
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Yes and yes.;)
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bobthib
02-15-10, 05:48 AM
Yes and yes.;)
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This.
Nice job TJ
:thumb:
This.
Nice job TJ
tarwheel
02-15-10, 05:51 AM
You need to ride 4 miles backwards to subtract the mileage you rode too far.
Allegheny Jet
02-15-10, 05:56 AM
Call in sick on Tuesday and do a 52 mile "recovery ride".
bobthib
02-15-10, 05:58 AM
What I love about BF is all the sage advice from real experts!
NOS88
02-15-10, 06:02 AM
Happy birthday. I'd say it counts, but I also like Jet's idea.
az_cyclist
02-15-10, 08:40 AM
Happy Birthday. I say it counts...... but if you can ride Tues, go for it!
10 Wheels
02-15-10, 08:43 AM
You gotta go again Tuesday....
BigBlueToe
02-15-10, 09:23 AM
If I can ride my age once a year (before I have to add another mile) I'm happy. If I can ride my age several times in a year I'm even more happy. If I can play hooky from work and ride, I'm delirious!
stapfam
02-15-10, 10:37 AM
Fail
There are two glaring mistakes on why it doesn't count
No pics
No mention of PIE.
Nice training ride for the real birthday ride on Tuesday though.
There are two glaring mistakes on why it doesn't count
No pics
No mention of PIE.
Nice training ride for the real birthday ride on Tuesday though.
TJClay
02-15-10, 11:51 AM
Wish i could ride tuesday but something about a mortgage, bills and love of eating keeps getting in the way. I'm just going to have to do a few extra penalty miles on saturday and then a little:beer:
Pat
02-15-10, 11:57 AM
I say it counts. Close counts in horseshoes and bicycle rides.
bobthib
02-15-10, 12:30 PM
I say it counts. Close counts in horseshoes and bicycle rides.
You forgot hand grenades.
You forgot hand grenades.
Rick@OCRR
02-15-10, 01:03 PM
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137577
Just did the 56 mile route of the Tour de Palm Springs saturday and my 52nd birthday is tuesday. Is that close enough or do i need to call in "sick" tuesday and ride?
I'd say that's close enough TJClay!
But Stapfam is right, no pie. It was a lovely day for a bike ride. My wife and I rode the 103 mile course. I rode my fixed gear bike, she rode with all the gears (since she is actually smarter than I am).
I really liked the live music at each rest stop, great food and drinks, mechanical support by KHS Bicycles and really, the whole town of Palm Springs seemed to support the rides.
The fixed gear really beat me up on the descents (42 x 15t = 75" gear), but the climbs and flat bits were fun! You know, there must have been somewhere in Palm Springs to buy pie, but we went out to Ruby's and had burgers and fries instead.
Next time, get pie and you'll be good to go!
Added photo above to show our little group at the finish of Palm Springs. I'm 2nd from left, my wife is far right. We all did the 103.
Rick / OCRR
137577
Just did the 56 mile route of the Tour de Palm Springs saturday and my 52nd birthday is tuesday. Is that close enough or do i need to call in "sick" tuesday and ride?
I'd say that's close enough TJClay!
But Stapfam is right, no pie. It was a lovely day for a bike ride. My wife and I rode the 103 mile course. I rode my fixed gear bike, she rode with all the gears (since she is actually smarter than I am).
I really liked the live music at each rest stop, great food and drinks, mechanical support by KHS Bicycles and really, the whole town of Palm Springs seemed to support the rides.
The fixed gear really beat me up on the descents (42 x 15t = 75" gear), but the climbs and flat bits were fun! You know, there must have been somewhere in Palm Springs to buy pie, but we went out to Ruby's and had burgers and fries instead.
Next time, get pie and you'll be good to go!
Added photo above to show our little group at the finish of Palm Springs. I'm 2nd from left, my wife is far right. We all did the 103.
Rick / OCRR
Metric Man
02-15-10, 02:09 PM
I'm good with it TJ...I guess there were several of us 50+er's out there on Saturday!
palookabutt
02-15-10, 02:34 PM
Can I hijack this slightly? Does anyone do anything special for their birthday ride (aside from doing the miles, I mean)? Pie is an obvious theme, though I'm partial to cake or torte.
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
The Weak Link
02-15-10, 02:37 PM
Fail
Myrtle, did you hear that? Stapfam just said "Fail". If he says "You suck" I'm going to have the big one.
Myrtle, did you hear that? Stapfam just said "Fail". If he says "You suck" I'm going to have the big one.
10 Wheels
02-15-10, 02:37 PM
Can I hijack this slightly? Does anyone do anything special for their birthday ride (aside from doing the miles, I mean)? Pie is an obvious theme, though I'm partial to cake or torte.
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
A hot dog for me.
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
A hot dog for me.
BluesDawg
02-15-10, 02:42 PM
Sure it counts, for your 51st birthday ride. But Tuesday you'll have another birthday and you will need to ride your new age. Better get going.
TJClay
02-15-10, 05:59 PM
Sure it counts, for your 51st birthday ride. But Tuesday you'll have another birthday and you will need to ride your new age. Better get going.
Alright, but it's gonna have to wait till this saturday.
Alright, but it's gonna have to wait till this saturday.
HawkOwl
02-15-10, 09:31 PM
It ain't fair! I ride more miles in colder temperatures and yet it doesn't work because I'm older. :)
But, the key is you are enjoying your rides and I am too. Good riding friend!
But, the key is you are enjoying your rides and I am too. Good riding friend!
ironwood
02-19-10, 01:21 PM
It's easier in Kilometers.
t4mv
02-19-10, 01:28 PM
Wish i could ride tuesday but something about a mortgage, bills and love of eating keeps getting in the way....
Or, like I tell all my friends, the only thing wrong with unemployment is the lack of income. :D
Happy (belated) Birthday!
Or, like I tell all my friends, the only thing wrong with unemployment is the lack of income. :D
Happy (belated) Birthday!
Go dog Go
02-19-10, 02:41 PM
3 or 4 days a week.
bobthib
02-19-10, 05:33 PM
Can I hijack this slightly? Does anyone do anything special for their birthday ride (aside from doing the miles, I mean)? Pie is an obvious theme, though I'm partial to cake or torte.
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
In our group, each person designs his own century route. I was supposed to go on this on a week ago with a small group. From what I hear, I was better off spending the day with my grandson in the hospital. It was 31 deg when they arrived at the lake, and there was a stiff breeze most of the day. Took them 7.5 hrs. I think I would have bonked.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/31573
Special route? Special munchies?
A flask for those last couple of miles? ;)
In our group, each person designs his own century route. I was supposed to go on this on a week ago with a small group. From what I hear, I was better off spending the day with my grandson in the hospital. It was 31 deg when they arrived at the lake, and there was a stiff breeze most of the day. Took them 7.5 hrs. I think I would have bonked.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/31573