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  1. 01-30-02, 08:18 AM #1
    2old2ride
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    Hello...

    My name is Michael... I'm a former cycling addict... Ever since I stopped cycling I've developed this little "pooch" in my midsection. My wife says it's okay but I keep looking at it in the mirror and I can't stop obsessing over it. Memories of top-o-the-line bikes dance in my head from time to time, often waking me from a deep sleep. I don't know what to do... the agony of all!!!!

    Ehem... well, enough of that... Hello everyone! I've met a few of you lastnight when I made my first post. I'm going to hang around here for a while and check out the scenery. You all have been helpful thus far.

    Michael

    ... what's that? a call from the office?? Uhhh, tell her to take a msg and I'll get back with them.
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  2. 01-30-02, 11:23 AM #2
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    Welcome Michael; glad to see you got back into cycling. This is a good place to hang out as you get back into the swing of things.

    I have ridden some in Michigan, even got up to Mackinac Is. once.

    Glad to have you aboard.

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  3. 01-30-02, 01:10 PM #3
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    "2old2ride"? No, no, you can't have that screen name. Go back and try again.


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    Originally posted by velo
    "2old2ride"? No, no, you can't have that screen name. Go back and try again.
    's true. You're not getting off that easy!
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  5. 01-30-02, 06:32 PM #5
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    And just how old is "2old2ride," anyway?

    Be careful with your response. There are a LOT of young "old people" on this forum who take easy offense at those who call mature riders "elderly" and similar stuff (well, maybe not a LOT, but at least one (old person) :0)

    So, quit hiding in the bushes and defend your handle, please.
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  6. 01-31-02, 01:20 AM #6
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  7. 01-31-02, 06:51 AM #7
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    Welcome to BikeForums.

    I must agree with the others. There is no such thing as too old!

    Surely you've heard the saying, "You don't stop cycling when you get old; you get old when you stop cycling."

    I'm 57 and don't consider myself "old".
    The calendar might tell you that you're old, but cycling keeps you young.
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    Welcome to the forums!!

    RonH, I think your cheese is in the fridge man..Remember?
    Booyah!!
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  9. 01-31-02, 01:11 PM #9
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    Welcome 2old2ride.

    I hope from this post you are planning to stick around and reconsider riding again.
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  10. 01-31-02, 09:21 PM #10
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    I guess we could be politically correct and call him Veteran Rider?? Anyways welcome aboard from 1 newbie to another!
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  11. 02-01-02, 05:40 AM #11
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    Originally posted by EDucator
    I guess we could be politically correct and call him Veteran Rider?? Anyways welcome aboard from 1 newbie to another!
    "Veteran Rider" is a far cry from "2OLD2RIDE." It is not a matter of PC, but of accuracy. If he truly is 2 old 2 ride, then why join the forum?

    Anyway, he seems to have totally faded away after his original comments.:confused:
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  12. 02-01-02, 08:53 AM #12
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    Originally posted by DnvrFox

    Anyway, he seems to have totally faded away after his original comments.:confused:
    Nah, he's trying to sell a bike and hasn't checked back here, at a guess.

    Definitely not too old to ride, anyway.

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