For me the riding part was really slow, I had to limp into '18 with various ailments. Wrist, arm, back... with the injuries I also stopped doing LL Umpire. Lol that all opened up my time, I've been able to acquire some of the neediest and not so needy speed bikes. And dang! Schwinn homegrown 2001, Gitane TdF, Giubilato, Miyata Team or pro, Garlatti, Raleigh Super Course, Raphael Geminiani delux 1500, motobecane Gran Touring, '99 Lemond Zurich, 84 Basso Gap, '82 Peugeot PFN 10, and recently for kicks an '83 Trek 520. Yep! I've been busy when I'm not in the saddle.

But Praise the Lord! I've been able to release myself of 2 Bianchi an Alloro Nouvo and a Formula 1 tubed, 2 Peugeot comp and super comp sold, Faggin and Bertoni on the block, and I'm thinking of selling the TI Raleigh, Motobecane Grand Record, including a Rocky Mountain Sherpa. Perhaps some parts to.

Returning to fitness, wow I can't be happier. I'm easily riding for 30 mile spats, I'm doing Seattle with 50-42 chainrings with 13-24 freewheels. I currently running a 50-45 on my wine valley cruiser, kills me but I'm happy my body can still hang.