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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,104
Posted By bobvonb

did my first 20 mile ride in August, on my 65th...

did my first 20 mile ride in August, on my 65th b-day. Did my personal best 28 miles on Sat, Oct 1, then hiking in the mountains on Sunday. Cooler weather coming this week so I'll be able to ride...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-18-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,681
Posted By bobvonb

hmmm. I don't think the previous poster was...

hmmm. I don't think the previous poster was saying anything was 'funny' about Lance, but about the Lance haters. You say you don't hate, and I will take you at your word, but you are definitely not a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,956
Posted By bobvonb

the advice I'm getting from my physical trainer...

the advice I'm getting from my physical trainer is to have my breakfast first, not just water or juice or nothing. She also says it's important to have a protein recovery drink to avoid a let-down.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-28-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,970
Posted By bobvonb

we don't care about NYC out here in the west. (I...

we don't care about NYC out here in the west. (I kid) no preempt.

Oss won the sprint. No change in GC.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-27-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,970
Posted By bobvonb

so, this all begs the question: If Radio Shack...

so, this all begs the question: If Radio Shack hadn't had all the bad luck, might we not have been seeing Levi on the podium at TdF?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-11, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,104
Posted By bobvonb

15 miles, moved from D to C, or maybe C-, pace. ...

15 miles, moved from D to C, or maybe C-, pace. Really only been riding regularly for 3 months so I'm satisfied. I did get passed by a guy 10 years younger but 50 lbs (easily) heavier. I noticed...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-26-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,970
Posted By bobvonb

most sporting events don't cover 100 miles. ...

most sporting events don't cover 100 miles. Usually they can park a van with satellite link in one spot and shoot a good picture up at stationary events (or events in a more limited area).
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-26-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,970
Posted By bobvonb

camera on motorcycle, uplink to helicopter,...

camera on motorcycle, uplink to helicopter, uplink to fixed wing orbiting high above, down to ground station (or maybe directly up to satellite), transmission station to satellite, down to your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,990
Posted By bobvonb

kerfuffles are best with blueberry pie. mute? ...

kerfuffles are best with blueberry pie. mute? mote? I perfer moot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,990
Posted By bobvonb

huh? I nominate this for the Bilbo-esque speach...

huh? I nominate this for the Bilbo-esque speach award.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-25-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,268
Posted By bobvonb

or... you could get a water bottle in your spokes...

or... you could get a water bottle in your spokes when found out
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,104
Posted By bobvonb

today 12.5. it was too hot and although the...

today 12.5. it was too hot and although the first 8 were at good speed (for me), I limped home. I missed my 6 am ride time and didnt go out until later when it was close to 100. mistake.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,310
Posted By bobvonb

As I approached 65 I began to think of how much...

As I approached 65 I began to think of how much longer I wanted to be active (read: go into the mountains and go deer hunting) and I decided that 20 more years wouldn't be unreasonable... IF I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
Posted By bobvonb

hmm. I too started using a shortened version of...

hmm. I too started using a shortened version of my name in the olden days of bulletin boards, before everyone started inventing cute names and pseudonyms. Many many people guess my full name on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,990
Posted By bobvonb

OK, thanks for the input. I just didn't want to...

OK, thanks for the input. I just didn't want to do my first -whatever- ride and then have someone say, "You really didn't have a -whatever- ride, you had 2 -half whatever- rides" because I had a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,990
Posted By bobvonb

Ride Length, what counts?

I checked the stickies and didn't see it, but I could have missed it too. How do you define a 'ride'? Or, asked another way, what are the 'rules' for defining a ride length?

For example, would a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,232
Posted By bobvonb

just what I was hoping to hear. I've gotten hints...

just what I was hoping to hear. I've gotten hints of better days ahead but cycling seems to have accelerated the benefits. Previously it was just 4 and 5 mile daily walks and weekend hikes. Not bad,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,232
Posted By bobvonb

Is life changing at 65?

I did my first 20 mile ride Saturday last for my birthday and find that I really enjoyed it and will try to tack on a few more this Saturday. I'm still riding only 3x or 4x week but enjoying it more...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-22-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By bobvonb

I guess I missed your point. It was cycling...

I guess I missed your point. It was cycling related and given the general lack of scientific understanding of the general public it seems they imparted a little knowledge too. The only though I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,337
Posted By bobvonb

It was always controversial. But with the big...

It was always controversial. But with the big jogging craze and the Jim Fixx and Dr. Cooper aerobics books, there was a lot of experimenting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,337
Posted By bobvonb

well acutally it's a 'meal replacement' shake...

well acutally it's a 'meal replacement' shake before, it has some protein and a lot of carbs, not many calories. Clearly the protein after a workout is a good thing, per my research. The protein in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,337
Posted By bobvonb

mission accomplished! 20+ mi. ride to celebrate...

mission accomplished! 20+ mi. ride to celebrate my 65th b-day! I feel pretty good, did a protein shake before and a 'recovery' shake after. next month the goal is 25 mi., then Oct reserved for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 729
Posted By bobvonb

thanks. a km/birthday maybe would be a good goal...

thanks. a km/birthday maybe would be a good goal for me for next year. I called the local club to see if they have a volunteer to pace me (or call the paramedics).

... actually I don't expect any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 729
Posted By bobvonb

well, I guess I'm not 'most of us'. Only been...

well, I guess I'm not 'most of us'. Only been riding irregularly for the last 3 months, a couple months last summer and then you have to go back 45 years to find me on a bike. So, with 65 coming up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,337
Posted By bobvonb

Sunday is the day. 65. I'll celebrate on...

Sunday is the day. 65. I'll celebrate on Saturday with my first 20 mile ride. I am doing a regular 15 now, so it shouldn't be too tough. Then Sunday reserved for church and naps.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-14-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,860
Posted By bobvonb

well the live feed was better than FOX. all...

well the live feed was better than FOX. all done til Colorado!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-13-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,860
Posted By bobvonb

grrrrr. same for Fox. just a recap of the...

grrrrr. same for Fox. just a recap of the prev. days, no ITT!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-11-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,860
Posted By bobvonb

just finished watching Fox recording of last...

just finished watching Fox recording of last night's broadcast. Make one really appreciate the HD coverate of TdF and TofC, among others. But that said, interesting finish. I think Levi is 'in it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,549
Posted By bobvonb

cycling IS my cross-training. my wife is my...

cycling IS my cross-training.

my wife is my resistance training.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,605
Posted By bobvonb

You guys are funny. Being new to the forum it's...

You guys are funny. Being new to the forum it's interesting to compare and contrast this forum to other specialty forums I'm on. One of the good things about this forum was that discussions are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,060
Posted By bobvonb

It was a Focus, with mirrors closer to 6'7".

It was a Focus, with mirrors closer to 6'7".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,104
Posted By bobvonb

thanks for the encouragement. I have read a lot...

thanks for the encouragement. I have read a lot about bike fitting, but the final recommendation usually is 'get a professional' to do it. I doubt they do it for free and times are tight. I will try...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,104
Posted By bobvonb

my first 15 mi. ride today. later this month...

my first 15 mi. ride today. later this month I'll be able to post in the 65+ thread! I don't ride every day. Some days my wife and I walk (usually 4 to 5 miles), or we hike in the mountains...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-11, 11:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,740
Posted By bobvonb

well, that MIGHT work, but the air circulates in...

well, that MIGHT work, but the air circulates in the other direction in the Southern Hemisphere, making the wheels go backward. So I have to assume you were joking.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,060
Posted By bobvonb

hmmm. I drive a Focus and can tell you they are...

hmmm. I drive a Focus and can tell you they are extremely agile. I've had to dodge a tire that fell of a truck in front of me and was able to swerve sharply at 70 mph to avoid being hit and the car...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,926
Posted By bobvonb

even after reading the article it was hard to...

even after reading the article it was hard to visualize what happened here. I had to go to Google Earth, street view to get a better idea. The stop sign was for the motorist coming eastbound out of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By bobvonb

TdF. Pennants along route, what are they?

I notice penants along the route, with "2" or "3" on them. Not sure what they were for. They weren't for distance, maybe something to do with the severity of corners? maybe just advertising (for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,926
Posted By bobvonb

I live in a desert community, with a fair amount...

I live in a desert community, with a fair amount of bike lanes. It's kind of half way between city and country. On a 15 mi. ride I see 2 stop signs and 2 lights. I slow as much as possible* at the 4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,874
Posted By bobvonb

good discussion on another forum ...

good discussion on another forum

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=68586

the upshot is that the horse theory is in the lead, followed by the right hand threading.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,855
Posted By bobvonb

Levi had a good 2007; 2007Champion, USA...

Levi had a good 2007;

2007Champion, USA Cycling Professional Tour (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_USA_Cycling_Professional_Tour)
1st...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,855
Posted By bobvonb

impressed by: HTC machine, including Cav,...

impressed by:

HTC machine, including Cav, even my wife who only casually watched was awed by that
Garmin Team, getting 3 riders to finish well consistently was amazing
Thor!
Thor!
Edvard!...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,295
Posted By bobvonb

ah, so I take it you do have a large solar array...

ah, so I take it you do have a large solar array out back, or up top, and are generating into the power grid.

It's going to take some time but we are moving toward solar/wind/geo-thermal/etc. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By bobvonb

in order to support the effort to make the US of...

in order to support the effort to make the US of A NOT a "cycling backwater" I'm going to watch the Colorado race as a first priority. (I'll DVR the other!)
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,867
Posted By bobvonb

thanks for the insight. As a matter of fact I...

thanks for the insight. As a matter of fact I have heard John Tesh speak, but more recently (like last month) at a PBS taping I attended. He's anything but wooden, but of course that was one of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,600
Posted By bobvonb

dude, lighten up.

dude, lighten up.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-11, 06:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,867
Posted By bobvonb

I guess you guys are talking about John Tesh, now...

I guess you guys are talking about John Tesh, now a popular musician, and I might add a humanitarian. I don't remember his TDF broadcasts. What exactly were his assets and liabilities in that area?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,867
Posted By bobvonb

yeah, life's tough here. Yellow jersey, US team,...

yeah, life's tough here. Yellow jersey, US team, Most stage victories US team, second most, US team, Team TT US team, Green jersey US team, Team Award US team. And we had to put up with those...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,561
Posted By bobvonb

actually gravity is computed by mass, not weight....

actually gravity is computed by mass, not weight. but adding lead weights does add mass, so for common understanding they are about the same. However, more massive objects do fall faster than less...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,561
Posted By bobvonb

yeah, gravity effect is minimal. what it does do...

yeah, gravity effect is minimal. what it does do is increase inertia. once going the bike doesn't want to slow down and will go thru the air better. that has some impact on cornering too, the bike...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-21-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 12,121
Posted By bobvonb

Voekler will spot Frank, Cadel will spot Andy. ...

Voekler will spot Frank, Cadel will spot Andy. If Frank goes and Thomas follows he'll have to back off because that could give TV the win. Same with the other two. In this case TV and Cadel will...
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