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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

TMonkl I have “gotten what I deserved “-a gift...

TMonkl I have “gotten what I deserved “-a gift from my mother. Inherited a bad back. I would sue but she’s deceased and I am the estate. Keep riding and moving guys. It will pay off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Well looks like I will not participate in the...

Well looks like I will not participate in the Tour once again-just got out of the hospital with 4th back surgery. And at 72 I am running out of time to make a team �� 7 hours of surgery to fuse 4...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

50 miles solo on fixed Wabi. Averaged 16.5 mph. ...

50 miles solo on fixed Wabi. Averaged 16.5 mph. I'm old. I'm happy! Also happy to get the leg over the toptube but noticed the toptube is getting taller. :-(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-16, 02:43 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Today I am in Rome. Just got off the plane and...

Today I am in Rome. Just got off the plane and going to see the city. Very few bikes on the street. Lots of motorcycles and scooters. the lane dividing lines are mere suggestions of where to drive...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Today I sell my house I've lived in for 20 years....

Today I sell my house I've lived in for 20 years. Tomorrow I move to the Austin area.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Yea. That's why my wife doesn't like me watching...

Yea. That's why my wife doesn't like me watching cable news. She doesn't want to hear the ranting. Actually I think it is just pithy comentary:D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

I'll quit whining about my elbow-you got it worse

I'll quit whining about my elbow-you got it worse
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

First ride on the road (been riding the trainer)...

First ride on the road (been riding the trainer) since I decided to quit pedaling going downhill at 26 mph two weeks ago. BTW this was not one of my better ideas! Got in 60 miles of roller hills on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

definitely need a different car. 25 years ago I...

definitely need a different car. 25 years ago I had a Porsche 911 and could only carry the bike on a roof rack. The 911 went-got to keep your priorities straight:)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Blew the dust off the mandolin and played a song...

Blew the dust off the mandolin and played a song with the choir in church. Emptied the pews-not sure what the issue was!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Yep. that will make you tired-good job:thumb:

Yep. that will make you tired-good job:thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

how much elevation? what gear inch did you use?

how much elevation? what gear inch did you use?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Did a crazy long ride in the Texas heat and wind....

Did a crazy long ride in the Texas heat and wind. Now I'm toast for the rest of the day. Wife is interested in house projects; I got to look interested and not in a comma:(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

To break YoYo dog out of the vets I have to pay...

To break YoYo dog out of the vets I have to pay $1,000. It started out as a $425 teeth cleaning and escalated from there:cry:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-15, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

yep and you have to concentrate staying in the...

yep and you have to concentrate staying in the zone the best you can with elevation changes. I just started doing these some Saturdays instead of a much faster/harder group ride. I am surprised how...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Off to see the Butt Doc this afternoon. Had...

Off to see the Butt Doc this afternoon. Had saddle sores the past two weeks I haven't been able to get rid of. Due to a lot of riding on the trainer during the period of endless Texas rains, trying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

I see lots of "flat" snakes on bike rides. Saw a...

I see lots of "flat" snakes on bike rides. Saw a flat coral or king snake (can't remember the rhyme as to which one can kill you) today. A bit further down the road I saw another "flat snake" which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Waiting for Bill to give me a bath!

Waiting for Bill to give me a bath!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

We've taken our dog to doggie training class once...

We've taken our dog to doggie training class once a week for six weeks. Tonight is the big test to get his "Good Citizen's Award". The pressure is on! I asked if there were a "Bandito" award.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Thanks. We've forgotten what the "big orange...

Thanks. We've forgotten what the "big orange ball" looked like. I saw on the news today that Dallas is still flooding due to the lakes continuing to over flow:(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

It finally quit raining in Texas. I get to cut...

It finally quit raining in Texas. I get to cut the grass!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

You live in the Land of Tesch. Maybe another one...

You live in the Land of Tesch. Maybe another one will come up. If you study the specs/geo the Tesch is closer to a track bike than a road bike with short wheelbase, short chainstays, steep seat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Lucky we only got 3" of rain-a mere drizzle by...

Lucky we only got 3" of rain-a mere drizzle by Texas standards:cry:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

yesterday evening and night we had the Mother of...

yesterday evening and night we had the Mother of All Rain Storms. yesterday I left one window down in my car. today I get out the wet vac and try to empty the rolling swimming pool. one more plus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Sorry to learn of your crash. But grab that...

Sorry to learn of your crash. But grab that Tesch!:thumb: I raced a 101 for 10 years; they are awesome. Handling is incredibly quick but not twitchy. Never a corner I was afraid to dive into. My...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

I start Thursday evenings dog training classes....

I start Thursday evenings dog training classes. May be I'll become more obedient.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Had a sanity attack blew off getting up at 5:00...

Had a sanity attack blew off getting up at 5:00 for the group ride. slept to 8:15 and did a long endurance ride through hills on Msyoucanneverquitpedaling. right knee sore. time for drugs and ice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Had cataract surgery this morning. Not a big...

Had cataract surgery this morning. Not a big deal but off the bike, at least on the road, for a week. Two weeks the other eye and another week off the bike. But I should be able to have good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

In an hour I leave for two weeks in Alaska :D

In an hour I leave for two weeks in Alaska :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

today I retire from lawyering after 41 years. ...

today I retire from lawyering after 41 years. with the extra time I'm sure to make a
TdF team next year.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Today I'm recovering from yesterday. Yesterday I...

Today I'm recovering from yesterday. Yesterday I rode 75 miles, 2800' of elevation, fixed gear in Texas heat. Spent as much time recovering in AC at store stops as on the road. Not one of my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

lol as I reach for another double espresso!

lol as I reach for another double espresso!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Have to pick up my wife from the airport tonight....

Have to pick up my wife from the airport tonight. She is coming from NY. She was to arrive at 9:40, then I got a text it will be 10:47, then another text it will be 12:00 midnight and a text a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

did 75 miles with two of my friends who cheat and...

did 75 miles with two of my friends who cheat and use gears. I've been anemic so I'm doping on B12. It may be working.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

rex615 i posted 'cause I learned the hard way. ...

rex615 i posted 'cause I learned the hard way. Makes sense when I think about it now. At my tender years I will have to be more careful not to hurt the tendones. My muscles can take a lot more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Today I go to the doc and see if he will give me...

Today I go to the doc and see if he will give me a shot in the knee to help heal tendonitis I got a week ago Saturday from a case of the "stupids". I did a 55 mile ride with some friends at a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Hairnet I may have missed it but what is the...

Hairnet I may have missed it but what is the total elevation gain?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

recovering from a century I did yesterday. I feel...

recovering from a century I did yesterday. I feel better than being hit by a Mac truck but worse than being run over by a moped. Only 400" of elevation in 96 miles! I came to realize hills are your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

I started riding at 6:30 planning on riding 80...

I started riding at 6:30 planning on riding 80 miles but met some riding buddies as I was headed home. Ended with 94. Tired can't understand why.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

70 miles fixed with geared riders through 3000'...

70 miles fixed with geared riders through 3000' of rollers but we kept the pace down to 16 mph average so I could keep up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-14, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

this morning I kept up with my Saturday morning...

this morning I kept up with my Saturday morning group ride. great sport to pass the younger guys on grades and rollers. they are shifting to easier gears to get up the hills and I'm learning to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

Today i did a 107 mile fg ride. Been training...

Today i did a 107 mile fg ride. Been training for it for six months.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,610,922
Posted By bowzette

This is a Great Day. Congrats.

This is a Great Day. Congrats.
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