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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,125
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Posted By ctpres

22 mi at 10 mph avg. Plan was for 50=60 mi but 15...

22 mi at 10 mph avg. Plan was for 50=60 mi but 15 - 20 mph winds and open farm land killed that idea
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

62 mi 1/2 of ride w 15 plus headwinds and rain...

62 mi 1/2 of ride w 15 plus headwinds and rain near home. Had to call Mrs.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

23 mi on really windy day. Rode with grandson for...

23 mi on really windy day. Rode with grandson for the first time. Expected that he would run circles around me - ops - the other way around. Looks like it will be a long time before he can stay in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-19, 06:00 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Finally back on training schedule. Long ride one...

Finally back on training schedule. Long ride one day trainer next day. 15 mi @ 14 mph on trainer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Back in the land of MANY cars and few safe...

Back in the land of MANY cars and few safe cycling roads. Going to be a real challenge find safe roads for serious long distance rides. 37 mi yesterday and ended up 10 mile from home with no safe way...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-19, 05:19 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

My best long ride ever - 77 mi at 14.1 no aches...

My best long ride ever - 77 mi at 14.1 no aches no pains. Just three more miles and I could have got my birthday ride eary. I felt like Superman the entire ride. 175 miles for the week - not bad for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Today -Wind warnings on Lake Okeechobee again....

Today -Wind warnings on Lake Okeechobee again. Went for a ride anyhow - at least most of the time it was cross wind - tilting bike 5 or 6 degrees. 41 miles @ 13.2 mph
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-19, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Wind warning on Lake Okeechobee yesterday - so no...

Wind warning on Lake Okeechobee yesterday - so no ride on the dike yesterday - did 12 boring miles on the trainer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,125
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Posted By ctpres

30 mi @ 16.3 mph. No time for longer ride - so...

30 mi @ 16.3 mph. No time for longer ride - so many chores
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

70 miles @13.3mph. Okeechobee dike and hwy 76 to...

70 miles @13.3mph. Okeechobee dike and hwy 76 to Indiantown and back. Add five more miles sometime in the next couple weeks and I will call myself ready for the 100 miler 5/4 in Shiner, TX. I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

20 mi on trainer. Making sure all bike equipment...

20 mi on trainer. Making sure all bike equipment is ready to hit the road in our motorhome and leave Okeechobee headed for Houston. No good long distance riding at most RV park areas so trainer will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

BEAUTIFUL bike day on Lake Okeechobee dike...

BEAUTIFUL bike day on Lake Okeechobee dike yesterday. Cool , sunny and light winds and a plan for 50 miles. Just getting warmed up good and thump thump thump - flat. Found shade, removed wheel, new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

33 mi @ 12.6 on Okeechobee dike. NE winds made...

33 mi @ 12.6 on Okeechobee dike. NE winds made for a chilly ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

30 mi @ 13.6 mph for a weeks total of 130 mi. No...

30 mi @ 13.6 mph for a weeks total of 130 mi. No aches or pains - not bad for 79 YO.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

30 mi @ 12.6 on NEW bike! Bought a cheapie Vilano...

30 mi @ 12.6 on NEW bike! Bought a cheapie Vilano Forza on Amazon - set it up as close as I could to match my CF and went on a short test ride. I now have a back-up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 27,125
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Posted By ctpres

61 mi at 12.8 mph on big "O" dike and Kanner hwy....

61 mi at 12.8 mph on big "O" dike and Kanner hwy. Did not know I was less than 2 mi from Indiantown FL. Just a little more and I could have enjoyed a Payday Coke A'cond break. Maybe next week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

40 mi yesterday on big "O" dike with temps low...

40 mi yesterday on big "O" dike with temps low 90's at one point. Where did winter go.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Windy day but still managed 53 mi @ 13.6 mph....

Windy day but still managed 53 mi @ 13.6 mph. This ride puts me half way in my training plan. Need to be ready for my 80th BD century May 4th. Legs still amaze me. Did one 5 mile stretch at 20+ mph.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

46 mi at 12.7 mph avg. and temp avg 84. Amazing...

46 mi at 12.7 mph avg. and temp avg 84. Amazing how good my legs are doing without the statins. Now if I can just get butt and feet up to the same level of "feels good"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

20 mi at 13.9 mph avg. on Okeechobee dike. All...

20 mi at 13.9 mph avg. on Okeechobee dike. All body parts felt really good. Know I could have done much better. Sure do not miss the statins. Fighting sinus infection - will see how much that impacts...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

40 mi on Okeechobee dike. Headwind out and tail...

40 mi on Okeechobee dike. Headwind out and tail back. Legs and lungs are doing GREAT. Sure don't miss statins.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

25 mi 92 degrees! 40 oz's of water.

25 mi 92 degrees! 40 oz's of water.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

35 mi. on Lake Okeechobee dike. On track to reach...

35 mi. on Lake Okeechobee dike. On track to reach 75-80 mi before GASP100 in early May. Longest ride this year and body parts feel good at the end.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

30mi on Okeechobee dike - 70's - light cross...

30mi on Okeechobee dike - 70's - light cross winds - low humidity - great ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

25 mi fall color ride. Awesome!

25 mi fall color ride. Awesome!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Wore new shoes on trainer today. Stop adjust,...

Wore new shoes on trainer today. Stop adjust, ride adjust on on for 18 mi finally think I can do a road test next. BTW don't buy Shimano ME2 shoes absolutely no ventilation. About like wearing rubber...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

20 mi - big plans at start and lost motivation...

20 mi - big plans at start and lost motivation early.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

32 mi and another attempt to reach Love Lake -...

32 mi and another attempt to reach Love Lake - about 3/4 mi away from goal and quit after 1,700 feet of climbing to reach 10,000 foot level. AIR THIN. Pretty sure I can make it next time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

24 mi on trainer - rain over 75% chance....

24 mi on trainer - rain over 75% chance. Sat.looks like a great road day. Might try Love Lake again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-18, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Am I getting too old? Beautiful bike day - 50's...

Am I getting too old? Beautiful bike day - 50's and mostly sunny so I planned on a ride to Love Lake. 35 mi total + - a bit. Long story short I was about two miles short of goal and had to quit....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27,125
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Posted By ctpres

12 mi on trainer again. Not enough time to ride...

12 mi on trainer again. Not enough time to ride roads before rain. Second day playing with Zwift. Not impressed at all but can see how the kids might like it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

12 mi on trainer. Rainy, windy and cool so I...

12 mi on trainer. Rainy, windy and cool so I closed up the gazebo and rode inside outside. Used Zwift for the first time and don't understand why it is so popular. At 79 "everyone" was passing me....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-18, 04:35 PM
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Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

22 mi with a lot of headwinds during uphills....

22 mi with a lot of headwinds during uphills. Good workout.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

9 mi on trainer. Finally getting into a routine...

9 mi on trainer. Finally getting into a routine of alt days road and trainer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Another 15 mi ride in Santa FE, NM. Strava has...

Another 15 mi ride in Santa FE, NM. Strava has something new I guess. Shows "Massive Relative Effort" and score of 207 in red. I guess that means I worked hard.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Stopped for a few days in Santa FE NM and decided...

Stopped for a few days in Santa FE NM and decided to ride. Very hard & hot 15 miles! Can't wait to ride in CO with 70 degree days.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Oh-my the heat. I REALLY miss riding at 9,000...

Oh-my the heat. I REALLY miss riding at 9,000 feet. 25 mi @10.1 avg mph and temp 97 plus in Jacksboro, TX. Headed for Houston - hotter and higher humidity.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-18, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

11.6 miles @ 14.1 avg mph. Great trainer ride.

11.6 miles @ 14.1 avg mph. Great trainer ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

11.6 mph @ 14.1 avg - GREAT trainer ride....

11.6 mph @ 14.1 avg - GREAT trainer ride. Tomorrow will be my last hi country ride for three or four weeks as we are headed for TX gulf coast.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

27.8 mi @ 10.2 mph avg with 1,200 of climbing....

27.8 mi @ 10.2 mph avg with 1,200 of climbing. GREAT RIDE!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-18, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

19 mi @ 10 avg. Late start due to watching TDF....

19 mi @ 10 avg. Late start due to watching TDF. Winds awesome. Highest HR was going down hill! My up hill return trip speed doubled.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Trainer day 11 mi @16.2 avg. Bit warmer than...

Trainer day 11 mi @16.2 avg. Bit warmer than normal due to light winds - yes my trainer is outdoors. Will post a pic of my view.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

26.6 mi @ 11.6 avg and climbed 1,200 ft. Rode w...

26.6 mi @ 11.6 avg and climbed 1,200 ft. Rode w 70 YO neighbor for the first time. I can't keep up with him - wow what difference. But he will be a Great neighbor. I really need someone to challenge...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Trainer day 12 mi @ 16 mph avg. One of my best...

Trainer day 12 mi @ 16 mph avg. One of my best trainer workouts. Tomorrow should be interesting. New neighbor riding with me for first time. Goal 30 miles.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

NOPE! Way too many cars and PARTIES.

NOPE! Way too many cars and PARTIES.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

26 mi @ 10.5 avg and 1,200 ft of climbing. I'm...

26 mi @ 10.5 avg and 1,200 ft of climbing. I'm pooped.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Trainer day - 9.6 mi @ 14.2 avg. Finally found...

Trainer day - 9.6 mi @ 14.2 avg. Finally found some trainer music. Couple Youtube turbo trainer videos with good bike beat tempo. Inspired me so I jumped on www and bought a couple spin class CD's. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Finally getting some decent double digit rides -...

Finally getting some decent double digit rides - 17.2 mi @ 9.2 avg. Need to start rides earlier so wind is less of a bother.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

Trainer day again - 9.1 mi @ 15.0 mph avg. The...

Trainer day again - 9.1 mi @ 15.0 mph avg. The only thing that saves the day is the view. Looking across headwaters of the Rio Grande river and down the San Luis valley makes it more tolerable.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By ctpres

13 miles, 9 average speed and about 700 feet...

13 miles, 9 average speed and about 700 feet climbing. Finally getting used to low O2. Looking fwd to increasing mileage and climbing time - goal is to reach 10,000 feet elevation by 10/1.
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