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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 55,450
Posted By sjordan1959

Name: Sue Age: 52 Marital Status: Married ...

Name: Sue
Age: 52
Marital Status: Married
Height/weight: 5'4" 241 as of this AM. Down 13 since Aug 13.
What bike do you currently ride: I have 3. My main bike is a Giant Transport that is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 675
Posted By sjordan1959

I do this all the time. I ride my bike to my...

I do this all the time. I ride my bike to my trainer's studio, work out, and ride home. Sometimes the ride home is less fun than the ride to the workout, but that's life.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 827
Posted By sjordan1959

Welcome :-)

Welcome :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,646
Posted By sjordan1959

Me too. Are women not allowed, or just no female...

Me too. Are women not allowed, or just no female has done it yet?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 759
Posted By sjordan1959

Try here--women specific and some plus size...

Try here--women specific and some plus size choices. http://www.terrybicycles.com/Plus/Plus-Tops I love their cycling skirts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,030
Posted By sjordan1959

My husband is 6'4" and rides a Dahon Speed D7 and...

My husband is 6'4" and rides a Dahon Speed D7 and it fits him fine.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,783
Posted By sjordan1959

We were able to get hubbies' Dahon on sale at...

We were able to get hubbies' Dahon on sale at REI, $466 and free shipping because we picked it up at the store. Not sure if it is still on sale, bought it around Memorial Day.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-12, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,783
Posted By sjordan1959

My husband has a Dahon Speed D7 and I have a...

My husband has a Dahon Speed D7 and I have a Citizen Tokyo. If I had my druthers, I would also have a Dahon. But since we are both getting pay cuts in the fall, we went with inexpensive for me, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,635
Posted By sjordan1959

I bought folding bikes for my husband and I to...

I bought folding bikes for my husband and I to take in the car when we go on road trips because I hate carrying the bikes ON the car. I'd rather carry them IN the car :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,231
Posted By sjordan1959

That's why my husband and I just got folders! ...

That's why my husband and I just got folders! When we travel in the summer we like to take our bikes so we can keep up with a reasonable level of cycling fitness. But I can feel the difference even...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-12, 06:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By sjordan1959

My guess is that it will, but the only way to...

My guess is that it will, but the only way to know for sure is to try it. If your tires are wide enough and the trail is relatively flat you should be just fine. But you won't know if you don't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,160
Posted By sjordan1959

I kept waking up a bit during the procedure and...

I kept waking up a bit during the procedure and saying to the VERY patient doc "What's that?" and he would answer -- "That's feces" over and over. really good drugs :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By sjordan1959

Warm Showers

My husband and I hosted our 2nd touring cyclist group via Warm Showers last night. Our first visitor was Garold from Austria. He was our age (in his 50s) and was a machine on a bike. Really cool...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By sjordan1959

Nice job! Personal bests are always great :-)

Nice job! Personal bests are always great :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,930
Posted By sjordan1959

Look at Inland Southern California. Great...

Look at Inland Southern California. Great weather, tho some heat in the summer. Where I live (Hemet, CA) as long as you get out and ride early you are fine. Homes are quite affordable now. Many...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By sjordan1959

Nice job!

Nice job!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,032
Posted By sjordan1959

I have a Giant Tran Sport LX for commuting and a...

I have a Giant Tran Sport LX for commuting and a Specialized Myka for off-road. My husband rides a Specialized Hardrock for everything. I only rode about 3000 miles this year (lost my mojo for a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By sjordan1959

112 miles, no matter how many bikes, done in one...

112 miles, no matter how many bikes, done in one day is a century. Congrats on finishing the year with a great accomplishment :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,068
Posted By sjordan1959

In the 50s here--finished up with a ride along...

In the 50s here--finished up with a ride along the riverbed. think I am finally on the road back from mono. I didn't need a nap after my ride--yipee!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,037
Posted By sjordan1959

Steve Earle wrote (and performed) one of my...

Steve Earle wrote (and performed) one of my favorites, "Nothing But a Child". It's a truly magical song.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,601
Posted By sjordan1959

i actually like riding in the rain, i have a rain...

i actually like riding in the rain, i have a rain "cape" and rain pants. I wear wool socks and I am good to go. I don't like windy rain. But where I live there are very few rain gutters, riding in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,302
Posted By sjordan1959

That picture of Tom Jones is just plain yucky. ...

That picture of Tom Jones is just plain yucky. Any color shoes, black pants, shorts, bib, etc
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By sjordan1959

It was fun, I have done several on my own. But...

It was fun, I have done several on my own. But my orthopedic surgeon says no running. So a relay team is the way I will be going. The boys want to do it again, and hopefully I will be in better...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,776
Posted By sjordan1959

Congrats :-)

Congrats :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,631
Posted By sjordan1959

It was 78 F at about 11 AM. Sunny, little bit of...

It was 78 F at about 11 AM. Sunny, little bit of wind here in the Southern California near desert. But it gets cold at night, sometimes around 40.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By sjordan1959

Tinsel Triathlon Hemet CA 12/12/10

I competed in the Tinsel Triathlon, always fun because most participants are pretty casual. I have had mono for the last 2 months, so I have only been on my bike 5 times since Nov 1st. I competed as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-10, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 627
Posted By sjordan1959

I was done in this year by a case of mono. I...

I was done in this year by a case of mono. I know, I should be too old for it, but I am not. And since I work with teenagers I guess it was bound to happen eventually. I could have ridden here in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,677
Posted By sjordan1959

Yea for Logan and congrats to the whole family! ...

Yea for Logan and congrats to the whole family! i have often found that female athletes are very good students as well. In my AP Gov class this year I have 2 female multi-sport athletes and they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,620
Posted By sjordan1959

I have been telling my daughters since they were...

I have been telling my daughters since they were little girls that they would get 50 bucks from us, and they could spend it all. One daughter is about to get engaged and she knows that all she is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,983
Posted By sjordan1959

The degree doesn't say how long it took you, it...

The degree doesn't say how long it took you, it just says that you got it done! Congrats on your perserverance. :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,952
Posted By sjordan1959

Is the ghost bike 'permanently" installed, or did...

Is the ghost bike 'permanently" installed, or did it go home with the riders? I think they can have a psychological impact on drivers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,745
Posted By sjordan1959

C & O Canal that ends in DC has a nice tow-path...

C & O Canal that ends in DC has a nice tow-path MUP. Ends in Cumberland, Maryland. http://bikewashington.org/canal/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,745
Posted By sjordan1959

Tunnel Hill Trail in Southern Illinois. ...

Tunnel Hill Trail in Southern Illinois. Beautiful. If you start in Vienna Ill you would be likely to have two nice days. The trail is an abandoned rail trail.. Hard packed earth when I rode a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By sjordan1959

That was great! Thanks for sharing. :-)

That was great! Thanks for sharing. :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 836
Posted By sjordan1959

+1 I was going to make this suggestion. Or you...

+1 I was going to make this suggestion. Or you could haul your bike to work and maybe ride a few miles at lunch time?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,359
Posted By sjordan1959

I rode about 20 miles total and somehow, the...

I rode about 20 miles total and somehow, the skirt never came near the chain. I am not sure why. Maybe because the top tube is high enough?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 861
Posted By sjordan1959

I love seeing the fall colors--something we don't...

I love seeing the fall colors--something we don't get much of in Southern California.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,359
Posted By sjordan1959

I like Dorothy's red "slippers" !

I like Dorothy's red "slippers" !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,664
Posted By sjordan1959

The MUP with the leaves is beautiful! Thanks for...

The MUP with the leaves is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,359
Posted By sjordan1959

Yes, that is Toto. There's a pic of him that i...

Yes, that is Toto. There's a pic of him that i will try to add :-)

And for those who aren't Halloween folks, I am not normally either. But when the new boss makes a request . . . well, I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,359
Posted By sjordan1959

I hope this works.

I hope this works.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,359
Posted By sjordan1959

Halloween

I chose my Halloween costume to fit my bicycling habits. I cycle commute almost everyday, and when my new boss was encouraging people to wear costumes, I decided on Miss Elmira Gulch. You remember...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By sjordan1959

Nice! And I have wanted to see those ponies...

Nice! And I have wanted to see those ponies since I was about 10 years old :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By sjordan1959

Wooo hooooo!

Wooo hooooo!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,526
Posted By sjordan1959

I practced on the high school lawn, so if I fell...

I practced on the high school lawn, so if I fell it would be a relatively soft landing. I have only fallen once, (knock on wood) and that was after my first 50 mile ride. I was so excited I forgot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By sjordan1959

I have front and back racks with cargo nets. ...

I have front and back racks with cargo nets. Hubbie tried hauling the BOB but didn't like it. We will see what happens next time we attempt a tour. . .
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By sjordan1959

Thanks scroca. The Tunnel Hill Trail was quite...

Thanks scroca. The Tunnel Hill Trail was quite beautiful. Makes me want to head back that way during cooler, less humid months. :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By sjordan1959

I think I may have figured it out -posting pics,...

I think I may have figured it out -posting pics, I mean. If it works, this is a picture of my husband's foot and a turtle on the Tunnel Bridge trail ( ?) in Southern Illinois
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By sjordan1959

I am still way behind you Bob :-)

I am still way behind you Bob :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By sjordan1959

i also love the turtles and ducks. If I ever...

i also love the turtles and ducks. If I ever figure out how to post pics. . . . I have a few turtle shots from this summer :-)
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