Originally Posted by
dr1445
signing on today, i was old slow and in the way, no i am just older, slow and in the way. i have been riding since oct 09, getting in about 50-60 freezing cold miles a week but i am thankful the roads have been mostly snow free here in ct. i am riding an ancient 1972 puch, 8spd triple with flat and bars and a trek 800 snow bike.
Dear Dr1445,
Surely there has been snow by now where you are in CT. We just got another slush pile here yesterday in NYC.
I turned 68 in December (which I don't mind since 68 is the new 48) but the odometer so far in 2010 currently reads a pitiful 46 on my Specialized Dolce comp. I have done more miles on the stationary bike in the gym than I can ever remember doing in the dead of winter. I'm willing to go out in temps as low as 30, but the snow and subsequent ice that freezes on our NYC roads, even in Central Park, scares me. I've fallen enough over the years & don't want the ice (which inevitably shows up ih the middle of the streets, as well as the sides, since shovelers push snow out away from their curbs & cars).
You all are such inspirational geezers -- can you help this geezer find a way to ride outdoors?