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12-05-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,515
Posted By Randy Bosma

One memory from RAGBRAI XL: 491754

One memory from RAGBRAI XL:
491754
11-17-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
Posted By Randy Bosma

Thanks 10 Wheels. Thanks TrillTrax. ...

Thanks 10 Wheels.


Thanks TrillTrax.

There were 70 riders that participated in the East and West rides this past summer. The total raised was (drum roll please) $260,000 !!

Thanks to all...
09-11-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,831
Posted By Randy Bosma

Kevin, One other bit of advice I found to be...

Kevin,
One other bit of advice I found to be true: invest in quality biking shorts or bibs. Figure on spending about $1 per mile- you'll not regret it. $30 shorts will not make for a happy bum at...
04-27-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 24,604
Posted By Randy Bosma

Yes. Bicycles are handled on all the ferries --...

Yes. Bicycles are handled on all the ferries -- for an extra charge. I took my road bike to the island last summer, and made it all the way 'round in 1/3 the time of every one else. Riding through...
03-31-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
Posted By Randy Bosma

Lightbulb Sea to Sea: Raising Funds fo Fight Poverty

I'll be riding with "Sea to Sea (http://seatosea.org/)" for 6 days (June 29 to July 4) in Ontario (west of Toronto) to help raise money for organizations working to alleviate poverty. World Renew...
02-08-15, 06:56 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 91,945
Posted By Randy Bosma

Have you ever had to replace that kickstand? :)

Have you ever had to replace that kickstand? :)
09-07-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,535
Posted By Randy Bosma

28.1 miles with 200 feet of climbing (including 4...

28.1 miles with 200 feet of climbing (including 4 expressway overpasses). Eastern Cook County IL and western Lake County IN are pretty flat. 2 buddies on Domanes and I on my Masi rode on the new...
08-31-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By Randy Bosma

Congratulations! 51 minutes should fit the...

Congratulations! 51 minutes should fit the bill... :tandem:
08-21-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,331
Posted By Randy Bosma

IMHO, it may have been a contributing factor. ...

IMHO, it may have been a contributing factor. Cycling could have been the trigger that brought the symptoms to the fore.

TURP is my friend too.

Started a century in 2013, did not finish. ...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-23-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By Randy Bosma

The list of proposed features that the OP posted...

The list of proposed features that the OP posted here very closely parallels the objectives of the CVC, hence my question. Two is better than one. I could be convinced to patronize both.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-22-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Posted By Randy Bosma

Yes, that's the kind of place I would like to...

Yes, that's the kind of place I would like to visit.
Are you describing the Chicago Velo Campus (http://www.chicagovelocampus.com/) on the southeast side?
03-24-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,149
Posted By Randy Bosma

All of the above, plus ... you know this because...

All of the above, plus ... you know this because ... ? (How did you measure the difference?)

Welcome to BikeForums.net and the 50+ board. Some may mess with ya a little bit... but you're welcome...
01-30-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By Randy Bosma

Tracking Cholesterol 'progress'

The recent thread, cholesterol-what-worked-for-you (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/931636-cholesterol-what-worked-for-you), made me wonder: How easy is it for you to get your cholesterol...
12-31-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 965
Posted By Randy Bosma

+1

+1
07-29-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By Randy Bosma

+2 !!

+2 !!
Forum: Great Lakes
07-13-13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Randy Bosma

... meaning north of Springfield, I assume. Pop...

... meaning north of Springfield, I assume. Pop on over to Eldorado and ride the Tunnel Hill Trail (mostly crushed limestone surface) as I did three years ago on my hybrid. If you prefer pavement,...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-08-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By Randy Bosma

Yes, IndianaRecRider, that is exactly right. The...

Yes, IndianaRecRider, that is exactly right. The old dead-end point was right on the IL-IN state line, south of Ridge Road and east of Wentworth Avenue. Grab that bike and ride it to another state!
07-05-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,492
Posted By Randy Bosma

Did you enjoy the company of 100+ Sea to Sea...

Did you enjoy the company of 100+ Sea to Sea cyclists this past weekend? From what I hear, they enjoyed your town.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-04-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By Randy Bosma

Munster, IN Trail Status (Summer 2013)

A few years ago ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/636324-Munster-IN-Trail-Status-(Spring-2010)?highlight=munster ) there were some trail improvements happening in Munster.

That was...
07-01-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,515
Posted By Randy Bosma

My next desktop wallpaper!! Our thanks to your...

My next desktop wallpaper!! Our thanks to your bud Stefan. :ride:
Forum: Great Lakes
06-17-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By Randy Bosma

Here is my suggestion to get you from the eastern...

Here is my suggestion to get you from the eastern end of the I&M Canal Trail at Brandon Road to the west end of the Old Plank Trail on Washington Street near Logan Street:...
06-05-13, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,014
Posted By Randy Bosma

Worth every one of the 15 minutes it took to read...

Worth every one of the 15 minutes it took to read this thread!
05-18-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,744
Posted By Randy Bosma

Is that a bicycle accessory? - or some other...

Is that a bicycle accessory? - or some other traveler's widget?
05-06-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,601
Posted By Randy Bosma

Sounds like a sack of dudel if ya ask me.......

Sounds like a sack of dudel if ya ask me.... :innocent:
03-26-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,515
Posted By Randy Bosma

Nice place to getaway...

Where I rode and what I wore. 50+ jerseys work in many states. :rolleyes:
03-25-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,276
Posted By Randy Bosma

SWFox, and that's now a programming/biking outing...

SWFox, and that's now a programming/biking outing for me (Usery Pass is a great ride!). Get in touch if you're ever in Chi-town with a bike.
03-25-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,515
Posted By Randy Bosma

That's on my bucket list. How's the road and...

That's on my bucket list. How's the road and traffic?
03-25-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,276
Posted By Randy Bosma

Hang tight - we're still 5 days out..... and in...

Hang tight - we're still 5 days out..... and in the midwest something is likely to change that forecast. ;-)

p.s. Have you ever heard of FoxPro?
02-17-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,070
Posted By Randy Bosma

From what I've read and heard from some...

From what I've read and heard from some respectable alternative practioners, RYR works the same way in the human body as _____statin(s). It is a product of natural processes, and does have some of...
02-07-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Randy Bosma

Thanks Stuart, any first-hand knowledge is better...

Thanks Stuart, any first-hand knowledge is better than just surfing the web. Appreciate your willingness to help.
01-23-13, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Randy Bosma

Cycling in Alaska?

Howdy All,

I've been invited to vacation in Alaska this summer; a fly-in (Anchorage), rent a motorhome, see 1500 miles of Alaska, Denali and the Yukon, and fly-out. I figure a trip of this...
01-01-13, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By Randy Bosma

Sweet! I can't wait for retirement so I have...

Sweet! I can't wait for retirement so I have enough 'vacation' (52 weeks) and can do multiple week-long tours. ;-) Happy New Year!
12-31-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,949
Posted By Randy Bosma

Oh yeah, we do. Sometimes before the ride,...

Oh yeah, we do. Sometimes before the ride, sometimes after, and occasionally both!
Forum: Great Lakes
12-31-12, 08:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,643
Posted By Randy Bosma

Two that I've done: pumpkinvine.org/PBR...

Two that I've done:

pumpkinvine.org/PBR (http://www.pumpkinvine.org/PBR_html/post_PBR.html) - Shipshewana (east of South Bend), Indiana in Amish country. Next one is on Saturday, June 15, 2013;...
11-21-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,634
Posted By Randy Bosma

With temps of near 60 predicted for the...

With temps of near 60 predicted for the afternoon, 30+ miles would be called for. However, all 10 guests are arriving at 1 pm and are looking forward to the smoked turkey with all the fixins. Can't...
Forum: Introductions
11-15-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By Randy Bosma

In the upper right corner just to the left of...

In the upper right corner just to the left of "Log Out" is "Settings". Click on Settings, and wait for the screen to load. Then look on the left side for "My Profile". 3 or 4 lines down is Edit...
09-16-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,204
Posted By Randy Bosma

Well, thanks to all for a boatload of...

Well, thanks to all for a boatload of information. Looks like mineral spirits wins the popular vote. Running my chain through my Parks chain cleaner may take a bit of time, but hey, bike...
09-10-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,204
Posted By Randy Bosma

Cleaning Solvent

... well really chain cleaning solvent, but I 'm not looking for yet another thread on how-to and do or don't bother. I've picked the petrol-based no water method about every 500-1000 miles. What...
07-22-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By Randy Bosma

RAGBRAI XL Reports

Day 1 done- Sioux Center to Cherokee. 55 miles. Cloudy & 78 at 6am; sunny & 102 at 6pm. Excellent roads and food.
07-20-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By Randy Bosma

RAGBRAI XL Reports

On the road enroute to Clinton, IA tonight and Sioux Center, IA tomorrow. Hope to post a few pix this week via the mobile app. Any other 50+ers out here?
06-09-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By Randy Bosma

You're talking about the idler wheels that feed...

You're talking about the idler wheels that feed the chain coming back from the chainwheel(s) up on to the sprocket(s), right?
06-09-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 568
Posted By Randy Bosma

The lack of traffic is so sweet, and the lack of...

The lack of traffic is so sweet, and the lack of potholes too. What was the air temp at that hour?
05-31-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By Randy Bosma

I have an eTrex Legend that I used as a bike...

I have an eTrex Legend that I used as a bike computer prior to purchasing a 705 so I could collect data for my rides. The Legend has several functions (display fields) that are useful for cycling,...
05-28-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By Randy Bosma

Thanks, Tom. And appreciate the move - I didn't...

Thanks, Tom. And appreciate the move - I didn't click in enough places to find the "Forum Suggestions and User Assistance" subforum.
05-27-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By Randy Bosma

Tom Stormcrowe:

You announced that:
Will a future release have the ability to change the font size? 50+ enquiring eyes want to know.

p.s. I did spot at least one or two other cycling forums listed when I...
05-16-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Randy Bosma

The Ride Of Silence 2012

I'll be riding in Highland, Indiana. First year for this location.
05-11-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,562
Posted By Randy Bosma

Fixed that. :innocent:

Fixed that. :innocent:
05-04-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,159
Posted By Randy Bosma

Your story was definitely one of the highlights...

Your story was definitely one of the highlights of the day, if not the week, for me. +100 to all the previous comments.
04-26-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,370
Posted By Randy Bosma

Within inches of exactly 600 ft. above msl here...

Within inches of exactly 600 ft. above msl here in suburbia, although the wife's raised vegetable beds are nearly 601 feet since I just turned them over and added a few bags of manure.
04-24-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 799
Posted By Randy Bosma

The purpose of the trip was to visit family that...

The purpose of the trip was to visit family that is working there for awhile. Seoul is the third largest metropolitan area on earth, behind Tokyo and Mexico, IIRC.

p.s. Pardon the delay in...
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