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Old 12-11-14, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KenshiBiker
Are those gang signs ?

Yep, it is the over 70 gang banger salute!
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Old 12-12-14, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kpasa1
Panama 01 2014
Seriously, what are you doing riding in Panama? I've read books about cycling in Central and South America and the thought of doing it is crazy!

I love Cannondales, couldn't imagine ever putting one of my babies in the water (on purpose).
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Me (Tom) after a cold and wet January ride (I was trying to smile, but my face was numb).


And my foul-weather/around-town/off-road-if-absolutely-necessary bike (Raleigh RX 2.0 with mods).
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Old 01-16-15, 07:24 AM
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What do I look like? Ummm... Shrek. Both before and after riding.
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Old 01-16-15, 07:53 AM
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Old 01-16-15, 09:07 AM
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57 is right around the corner. I don't post a lot but this forum has been a great inspiration.
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Old 01-16-15, 11:53 AM
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Old 01-16-15, 04:36 PM
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^ You can't fool me That Pinny ain't no TCR.
I know the Pinny came after the screen name - retirement gift to myself. Still love the TCR......only not as much.
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Old 01-16-15, 05:23 PM
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Old 01-16-15, 05:53 PM
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I don't think I've changed much in the last 41 years



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Old 01-16-15, 07:45 PM
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Is that dog years or people years?

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Old 01-16-15, 10:04 PM
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I have had the mustache since I was 15, shaved it off to raise money for the Tour de Cure. It's back now!
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Old 01-17-15, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vic303
I'm guessing by the helmet hanging on the captain's bar that you are the back seat driver?
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Old 01-17-15, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
I'm guessing by the helmet hanging on the captain's bar that you are the back seat driver?
Yep! Naviguesser, and water bottle handler, and food passer upper too.
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Old 01-17-15, 07:33 AM
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Now that I've hit the big five-O, I guess I can stop lurking and start posting here My most recent photo isn't on the bike, but on the trail -- Appalachian Trail

I'm on the right carrying the way-too-heavy pack

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Old 01-17-15, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
Is that dog years or people years?

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If we are talking dog years, this would be the "Two Hundred Thirteen Plus (213 +)" forum.

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Old 01-17-15, 06:29 PM
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Old 01-19-15, 02:07 PM
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Fresh picture with my new bike.

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Old 01-19-15, 03:42 PM
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On vacation in Athens last May. No bicycles involved with that trip.

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Old 01-25-15, 07:42 AM
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Old 01-25-15, 08:21 AM
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I'm hoping you are using the trainer just as a stand for the picture. In what appears to be nice weather, it's the road for me.
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