Recently qualified for the 50+ club
05-01-12, 10:56 AM
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Recently qualified for the 50+ club
Hi All,
Turned 50 back in March. Glad to see a forum for this group. I started riding back in my mid 40's, and have noticed a definite difference this past year or so. Slowing down fer sure
But, forging onward regardless. Wish me luck as I am off to Chattanooga this Saturday for the annual 3 State 3 Mountain Century. Have done it the last 2 years, and really only worried about the formidable Burkhalter Gap climb to the top of Lookout Mtn. Ugh that is steep.
Turned 50 back in March. Glad to see a forum for this group. I started riding back in my mid 40's, and have noticed a definite difference this past year or so. Slowing down fer sure
But, forging onward regardless. Wish me luck as I am off to Chattanooga this Saturday for the annual 3 State 3 Mountain Century. Have done it the last 2 years, and really only worried about the formidable Burkhalter Gap climb to the top of Lookout Mtn. Ugh that is steep.
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What do you want? A Medal?
You have to earn those but welcome
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05-01-12, 11:08 AM
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Geez, you talk like you just entered a nursing home...
Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard
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Welcome aboard 50+, now schedule your colonoscopy soon. And let us know your Pie preference, too.
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05-02-12, 12:50 PM
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Remember, Pie is mandatory for rides equal or greater than you age, for the first real ride on a brand new bike, and, IMHO, to celebrate an N+1.
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Welcome aboard beavertoof! And, I must echo what the others have said, no way you gonna get away with blaming your age for slowing down! Carry on!
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Beaver
You will find us a friendly lot- once you get to know us but you are joining a group of riders that are no better or worse that you on the slowing down. But we have to know Pie preference- type of riding you do- What bike you ride and we like pics. For most of us we need pics as Our eyesight is not good for reading small type.
You will find us a friendly lot- once you get to know us but you are joining a group of riders that are no better or worse that you on the slowing down. But we have to know Pie preference- type of riding you do- What bike you ride and we like pics. For most of us we need pics as Our eyesight is not good for reading small type.
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05-02-12, 02:24 PM
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Welcome to the Geezer Group!
If you're going to hang here, you're going to have to average more than 4.5 post per year!!!
Now, let's start sharing those rides!!!
If you're going to hang here, you're going to have to average more than 4.5 post per year!!!
Now, let's start sharing those rides!!!
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Lighten up, Francis.
loeb responded with that comment in the ongoing French politics thread, and it's now my new most favorite response.
loeb responded with that comment in the ongoing French politics thread, and it's now my new most favorite response.
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welcome, and the 50 plus peeps are meeting in your neck of the woods for a group ride with the Harpeth bicycle club. On June 2. We plan a get together dinner on Fri. Search Natchez 50 plus ride should get you more info.
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Err . . I didn't START riding until I was 58 - was I already slowing down before I started? Wait - don't answer that.
What we need most is your colonoscopy report, followed by your favorite pie (better be blueberry) and the initiation fee, which is $100 minus your age.
What we need most is your colonoscopy report, followed by your favorite pie (better be blueberry) and the initiation fee, which is $100 minus your age.
05-02-12, 07:25 PM
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I don't belong here until next month. It is a nice place to lurk. 
05-03-12, 11:50 AM
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YOU may be slowing down but I'm faster this year than last year...
05-03-12, 12:24 PM
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Already signed up for the HRR (https://harpethriverride.com/) century. Have done it the previous 3 years. Great ride besides the fact it has been -deadly- hot each time. This year they are holding it a bit earlier in the month, hopefully that will help some with the heat.
The route is very hilly btw. There are no mountains here, but lots of rolling hills.
Someone wanted pics... here is one snapped at top of Pulltight Hill last year at HRR, that is me to Lance's right... No, I did not ride with him (I wish!), but just happened to be in the right spot at the right time.
Our group left early, knowing otherwise we had no chance of seeing Lance. I was about 3/4 up Pulltight Hill when he started up. So we just kinda mergred right at the top, photogs everywhere... it was cool.
I lasted just another couple miles with that group, until another big hill did me in!
This year rumor is Cris Horner is coming.
05-03-12, 12:30 PM
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Hi All,
Turned 50 back in March. Glad to see a forum for this group. I started riding back in my mid 40's, and have noticed a definite difference this past year or so. Slowing down fer sure
But, forging onward regardless. Wish me luck as I am off to Chattanooga this Saturday for the annual 3 State 3 Mountain Century. Have done it the last 2 years, and really only worried about the formidable Burkhalter Gap climb to the top of Lookout Mtn. Ugh that is steep.
Turned 50 back in March. Glad to see a forum for this group. I started riding back in my mid 40's, and have noticed a definite difference this past year or so. Slowing down fer sure
But, forging onward regardless. Wish me luck as I am off to Chattanooga this Saturday for the annual 3 State 3 Mountain Century. Have done it the last 2 years, and really only worried about the formidable Burkhalter Gap climb to the top of Lookout Mtn. Ugh that is steep.
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Yes, very familiar with the Harpeth River Ride and the Trace Parkway. I live within 2 miles of it, and am cycling on it all the time. Often with Trace Bikes group.
Already signed up for the HRR (https://harpethriverride.com/) century. Have done it the previous 3 years. Great ride besides the fact it has been -deadly- hot each time. This year they are holding it a bit earlier in the month, hopefully that will help some with the heat.
The route is very hilly btw. There are no mountains here, but lots of rolling hills.
Someone wanted pics... here is one snapped at top of Pulltight Hill last year at HRR, that is me to Lance's right...
I was about 3/4 up Pulltight Hill when we just kinda mergred right at the top, photogs everywhere... it was cool.
This year rumor is Cris Horner is coming.
Already signed up for the HRR (https://harpethriverride.com/) century. Have done it the previous 3 years. Great ride besides the fact it has been -deadly- hot each time. This year they are holding it a bit earlier in the month, hopefully that will help some with the heat.
The route is very hilly btw. There are no mountains here, but lots of rolling hills.
Someone wanted pics... here is one snapped at top of Pulltight Hill last year at HRR, that is me to Lance's right...
I was about 3/4 up Pulltight Hill when we just kinda mergred right at the top, photogs everywhere... it was cool.
This year rumor is Cris Horner is coming.
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05-03-12, 12:52 PM
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My sentiments exactly... I believe turning 50 only triggers the start of a five-year probationary period though... it's kind of like being a domestique! 
Hmmm... I see you will be at the HRR. I may need extra water if it's hot.
Hmmm... I see you will be at the HRR. I may need extra water if it's hot.
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05-03-12, 01:28 PM
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Welcome youngster! Never worry about being slow as there are always those slower than you. Nice photo of you and Lance.
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Looks like you are telling that guy to get off your wheel,the nerve of some people. He must have learned that in France.