Classic & Vintage - Rode the old Trek 102.5 miles yesterday

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Fletch521
05-22-11, 11:52 AM
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...just bragging a little.

marley mission
05-22-11, 11:58 AM
brag away thats awesome - have never done a century yet but looking forward - did some 70s and i know its an impressive distance
Chris_in_Miami
05-22-11, 01:43 PM
Congrats on the accomplishment! Did you see many other examples of vintage bikes in the event?

Fletch521
05-22-11, 02:15 PM
Definatly the oldest bike there by at least 20 years. I was the oldest rider too.
Chris W.
05-22-11, 02:21 PM
Outstanding!

Cheers,
Chris
soonerbills
05-22-11, 02:28 PM
Good job! I am looking forward to when I am capable of that kind of mileage. It is not for the faint of heart.
nlerner
05-22-11, 02:42 PM
Great job!

Neal
marley mission
05-22-11, 02:43 PM
Definatly the oldest bike there by at least 20 years. I was the oldest rider too.

makes it that much sweeter
E_merlin
05-22-11, 02:50 PM
What is the make and model of the "old" trek - looks very nice.
ftwelder
05-22-11, 03:40 PM
Congrats! I have been riding a bit more this year. We did a nice 50 today. I hope to do a century at some point!
eric_the_poor
05-22-11, 05:31 PM
thats great. hey just curious, were you clipless or using straps? i just swapped out my spd's for my commute, but worried about longer rides without them
zandoval
05-22-11, 06:33 PM
Man you did a great job for a great cause - I am sure some of the people riding had some of the best and worst equipment possible but I just could not help mentioning the quote below...


...there's nothing like outriding a person whose outfit costs more than your bike.
Fletch521
05-22-11, 06:55 PM
thats great. hey just curious, were you clipless or using straps? i just swapped my took of my spd's for my commute, but worried about longer rides without them

Shimano PD-M324 Clipless Pedals and MD 75 shoes. Just changed over to them from straps a few weeks ago. I wanted a shoe I could walk in and a pedal I could ride without cleats if I needed to. I should have changed to clipless a long time ago!
Fletch521
05-23-11, 09:45 AM
What is the make and model of the "old" trek - looks very nice.

Not sure about that. I have two of them that are nearly identical. Some talk about them here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/733818-Help-me-ID-this-Trek?highlight=).
seedsbelize
05-23-11, 11:39 AM
Great job! You now need to check into the C & V century a month challenge. The next one will be ever so slightly easier, since now you know you can do it.
Fletch521
05-23-11, 01:06 PM
Great job! You now need to check into the C & V century a month challenge. The next one will be ever so slightly easier, since now you know you can do it.

It has been a long time sience I have ridden a century, but this was far from my first.
RobbieTunes
05-23-11, 04:23 PM
Great job! You now need to check into the C & V century a month challenge. The next one will be ever so slightly easier, since now you know you can do it.ditto