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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,133
Posted By JT52

I was having some serious foot problems - so, I...

I was having some serious foot problems - so, I dumped clipless and went to PowerGrips. No more problem!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By JT52

Yeah, give it a try - there are quite a few...

Yeah, give it a try - there are quite a few options for those who want to ride more or less, and the people riding and supporting it are pretty incredible.

If you do, however, keep in mind you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By JT52

Courage Classic 2009

Rode the Courage Classic this last weekend - what a great ride and great charity benefit! 2,000 riders covering 157 miles (more or less) over three days. Day 1 was Leadville, CO to Copper Mountain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By JT52

Great shots! I've never done the triple bypass...

Great shots! I've never done the triple bypass but it's one I'd like to tackle one day.

I heard the guv was there - did you see him?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By JT52

As soon as I saw the title of your post, Jeannie...

As soon as I saw the title of your post, Jeannie Longo's name popped into my head. Incredible cyclist!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By JT52

Breathegood - that's really a nice area you live...

Breathegood - that's really a nice area you live in. Seemed like there was quite a bit of support from the locals too. I can't believe I waited so long to do this ride - I've already set a goal of...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-11-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,156
Posted By JT52

Depends on how I'm feeling on a given day...for...

Depends on how I'm feeling on a given day...for example, today I'd lean towards a Moots MooTour. Other days, other bikes.

Guess I could never have just one - though if I did it would be some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By JT52

Yeah, I was surprised at how dreary it got just...

Yeah, I was surprised at how dreary it got just driving back to Denver after the ride. It was absolutely beautiful in Castle Rock and points south!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By JT52

Elephant Rock

Rode the Castle Rock, CO, Elephant Rock metric century on Sunday - my first time doing this ride. I've always chosen other events that would usually have fewer riders; E-Rock caps out at 7,000, with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,231
Posted By JT52

Kinesys - oil and alcohol free. Great stuff! ...

Kinesys - oil and alcohol free. Great stuff!

http://www.kinesys.com/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By JT52

I rode the Wabash Trace trail from the other...

I rode the Wabash Trace trail from the other direction, starting in Shenandoah and riding north to Malvern. Very nice trail! Unfortunately, I only did the one trip.

I'm sure you've probably done...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,359
Posted By JT52

Titanium rides better in my opinion. I've test...

Titanium rides better in my opinion. I've test ridden several CF framed bikes and they have a decent ride, but not comparable to ti. For that matter, I like steel better the CF.

Here's a...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-01-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,058
Posted By JT52

I believe that was Daewoo...

I believe that was Daewoo...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,259
Posted By JT52

Our three foot law was just passed in the last...

Our three foot law was just passed in the last few weeks. Can't say I notice any difference at this point. However, I was astonished at the negativity posted by automobile drivers agains the whole...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By JT52

Another good journal is Kenneth Payton - 82: ...

Another good journal is Kenneth Payton - 82: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3Tzut&page_id=110971&v=g

He's about 52 days in to his cross country ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By JT52

Nice work indeed! I'm a little behind you...

Nice work indeed!

I'm a little behind you - I've got 980 miles logged so far, but I'll be over a 1000 tomorrow with my first metric century of the year.

Now, if I could come close to your...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-28-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By JT52

I'm more of a traditionalist - I'll stick to...

I'm more of a traditionalist - I'll stick to steel and ti. I've ridden some carbon bikes and while they ride pretty nicely, my choices give me the feel I like. Aluminum is way too stiff for me. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 869
Posted By JT52

Teach tolerance. There's an article on...

Teach tolerance.

There's an article on 9News.com that our guv, Bill Ritter, will be signing a bill today making it a law that drivers have to give cyclists a 3 foot cushion when passing them on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 856
Posted By JT52

Holy crap! When's he going to be on the Tonight...

Holy crap! When's he going to be on the Tonight Show? He'd certainly be more entertaining than Leno's usual guests.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,812
Posted By JT52

Thanks for the response, Jim. I agree...

Thanks for the response, Jim. I agree wholeheartedly about taking a vacation everyday. I guess you could say I'm taking one now. Maybe extraordinary was too strong a word - instead maybe it would...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,812
Posted By JT52

While I agree with some parts of the writer's...

While I agree with some parts of the writer's views I think he's left out a critical component and that is that life in general is a monotonous succession of days - even if you never watch tv or...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-06-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 973
Posted By JT52

I've read that we spend more on the military in...

I've read that we spend more on the military in this country than the next 32 countries do for military combined! Military spending contributed substantially to the fall of the Soviet Union.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By JT52

Good luck! I'll be riding my first century...

Good luck!

I'll be riding my first century since 1992 in June (Elephant Rock) followed by another in August (Stonewall Century).

You'll have a great time!
Forum: Commuting
04-02-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,503
Posted By JT52

A carload of teenagers slowed down while I was...

A carload of teenagers slowed down while I was riding along a highway in Nebraska and we chatted for a bit - when they took off one of them said "Say hi to Lance for me!".

All right - not a ped. ...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,120
Posted By JT52

Rats. That should have been "you know it's not a...

Rats. That should have been "you know it's not a separate bike". Sorry about that.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,120
Posted By JT52

Well, I know it's not a separate bike and you...

Well, I know it's not a separate bike and you know it's a separate bike, but does the law know it? It might be worthwhile for the OP to check it out...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,120
Posted By JT52

Very cool setup. I wonder, however, if it...

Very cool setup.

I wonder, however, if it would be considered riding two abreast with that configuration?
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,574
Posted By JT52

Back when I was much younger (mid 80s) I shaved...

Back when I was much younger (mid 80s) I shaved my legs because I did a bit of racing. My wife thought it was sexy.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,574
Posted By JT52

It's easier to massage smooth legs than hairy...

It's easier to massage smooth legs than hairy ones, that's the main reason racers shave their legs. As far as your everyday roadie, waste of time, unless they're long distance enthusiasts.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,293
Posted By JT52

I've had my Cross-Check since '04 and it's...

I've had my Cross-Check since '04 and it's essentially replaced my ti road bike as my bike of choice, simply because I can take it anywhere. Yes, it's heavier than my Airborne Valkyrie, but that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,552
Posted By JT52

Okay, I give...what's "STFU"? I get the feeling...

Okay, I give...what's "STFU"? I get the feeling it's someone taking exception to my post.

And nope... I'm not taking it personally.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,552
Posted By JT52

So, it was YOU! Actually, my feelings...

So, it was YOU!

Actually, my feelings weren't hurt in the least - but I was surprised at the response.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,552
Posted By JT52

Are we too helpful?

I was out riding Saturday around Chatfield, along with what seemed to be hundreds of other llike minded enthusiasts, when I see a guy just up ahead stop, get off his bike and start fiddling around...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,733
Posted By JT52

Yeah, I understand. I was speaking out of...

Yeah, I understand. I was speaking out of frustration. Cycling for almost 30 years and you hear the same things said over and over with no apparent progress made in the area of tolerance. You hurt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,733
Posted By JT52

The anti-cycling crowd is always looking for fuel...

The anti-cycling crowd is always looking for fuel to feed the flames of anti-cycling hate mongering. They should look to themselves: 40,000 drivers a year die. Where's the anti-car outrage? Maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By JT52

I think I'm leaning towards the Selle...

I think I'm leaning towards the Selle Anatomica...not sure I can get used to the look of the SMP. I've read almost universal praise for both saddles so it goes right back to whether or not it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By JT52

Another Saddle question

I'm looking at a replacement saddle and have checked out Brooks and Selle Anatomicas. Came very close to buying one of the Anatomicas when I ran across the Selle SMP beak-nosed saddles. Do any of...
Forum: Touring
03-27-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,819
Posted By JT52

Planning on a White Rim Trail 3 or 4 day tour in...

Planning on a White Rim Trail 3 or 4 day tour in October. And hopefully a few S24Os during the summer...
Forum: Touring
03-26-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By JT52

While I love my CrossCheck if I were shopping...

While I love my CrossCheck if I were shopping around for a do-all bike today I'd probably look at the LHT before the CC. Why? Longer chainstays give you better clearance for panniers, and if you're...
Forum: Touring
03-20-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,900
Posted By JT52

Arkel. Solid mount, roomy...very nice bag.

Arkel. Solid mount, roomy...very nice bag.
Forum: Commuting
03-20-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,823
Posted By JT52

Home is where the headset is.

Home is where the headset is.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-20-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,207
Posted By JT52

Why not a Surly Cross-Check. I've had mine for...

Why not a Surly Cross-Check. I've had mine for four years now and it's become my favorite bike simply because I can take it virtually anywhere anytime. Plenty of room for wide tires and fenders. I...
Forum: Touring
05-18-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By JT52

The Cowboy trail in Nebraska will be 321 Miles...

The Cowboy trail in Nebraska will be 321 Miles long when completed. Right now there's over 160 miles completed with a 143 mile continuous section from Norfolk to Ainsworth. If you don't like hills,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-07, 02:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,288
Posted By JT52

I usually ride alone unless I'm at an event, such...

I usually ride alone unless I'm at an event, such as the one you describe, in which case it usually does seem a little easier because of the other people participating. Sometimes you catch and pass...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-14-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,799
Posted By JT52

Why is it when anyone, such as Gore, tries to...

Why is it when anyone, such as Gore, tries to raise awareness about critical issues thy're ridiculed and despised so strongly by some? Yes, he uses a lot of energy in doing what he does, but if it...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-14-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,799
Posted By JT52

I don't see how you can say it takes more faith...

I don't see how you can say it takes more faith to believe in science. Religion is based on a single idea, that there's some...well, omnipotent being out there that's created everything. Everything...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-14-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,075
Posted By JT52

Peak oil in the U.S. was supposed to have in in...

Peak oil in the U.S. was supposed to have in in 1971 and if you look at the data, you'll see it's been in decline ever since. World wide peak oil is a larger target of course and so, harder to...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-14-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,799
Posted By JT52

I don't think so...according to Carl Sagan (I...

I don't think so...according to Carl Sagan (I don't recall which book it was in, sorry), the effects are cumulative and will take an estimated 30 years(!) to reverse, if we start now. He wrote that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-07, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 987
Posted By JT52

Campo

Campo
Forum: Commuting
05-08-07, 12:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,077
Posted By JT52

People. They're the worst!

People. They're the worst!
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