No Barrier !
12-24-07 | 05:58 PM
#52
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 286
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From: Clayton, NC
Bikes: Bridgestone Mile 112 (fixie); Early 70's Bottechia; 74 Schwinn Continental; Mercier Draco AL; Corratec Freeride MTB; Custom GT Azkar SS
48, the beard is rapidly going from grey to white. Like the old dog, it shows first in the face...........
12-24-07 | 06:00 PM
#53
Senior Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 741
Likes: 13
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A boomerang... Rode a lot from 14 through 26-27, mostly touring. Convinced myself at 23 that I should try racing, which I sort of did for about 3 years. I didn't enjoy it at all.
A growing family encouraged me to 1) get exercise, and 2) pursue cheaper activities than flying/sailing, so in 02 I started riding again.
C&V is full of ooohs and ahhs, gentle advice, and good natured humor, and I really appreciate that.
A boomerang... Rode a lot from 14 through 26-27, mostly touring. Convinced myself at 23 that I should try racing, which I sort of did for about 3 years. I didn't enjoy it at all.
A growing family encouraged me to 1) get exercise, and 2) pursue cheaper activities than flying/sailing, so in 02 I started riding again.
C&V is full of ooohs and ahhs, gentle advice, and good natured humor, and I really appreciate that.
12-24-07 | 06:20 PM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 813
Likes: 0
From: TORONTO , ONT , CA
Bikes: '86 AMBROSI / C RECORD. PINARELLO MONTELLO / FRAME, FORK.
My grandmother died at 93.
My grandfather died at 85.
(the ladder broke!)
My father & uncle (twins) died at 95 & 97.
(father smoked.)
My mother 91, still lives.
Do I have another 35 years from my father?
(I smoke, but keep away from ladders.)
Regards,
J T
My grandfather died at 85.
(the ladder broke!)
My father & uncle (twins) died at 95 & 97.
(father smoked.)
My mother 91, still lives.
Do I have another 35 years from my father?
(I smoke, but keep away from ladders.)
Regards,
J T
12-25-07 | 12:02 AM
#56
WATERFORD22
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
Bikes: Bilenky, Co-Motion, 1969 Paramount, Waterford Adventure Cycle, Waterford rs 22, 1980 Davidson etc.
I will be 53 in 3 weeks - did a Southern route this year, 9000 total miles this year. retired for 10 months, decided I was to young to retire started working again, have 3 bike projects under way, I am thinking about a nothern tier ride in May. My youngest graduates clollege next year amd my oldest is getting married.
I feel younger when I am on tour somewhere!!!!!
I feel younger when I am on tour somewhere!!!!!
12-25-07 | 12:09 AM
#57
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,366
Likes: 631
From: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
Bikes: Still have a few left!
67 here but I still feel like a kid on the inside.
Moultonguy: when I was 19, I delivered blueprints & parts to the fellows who were building the first X-15!
Moultonguy: when I was 19, I delivered blueprints & parts to the fellows who were building the first X-15!
12-25-07 | 02:26 AM
#59
Long haired freak.
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 6,281
Likes: 0
From: Still stuck in hell.
Bikes: 2011 SE Old Man Flyer.
19, and quite a few of my bikes are older than me.
In fact, only one is newer, and it even has a vintage part on it.
In fact, only one is newer, and it even has a vintage part on it.
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"the bus came by and I got on, that's when it all began...there was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of a bus to never-ever land."
"the bus came by and I got on, that's when it all began...there was Cowboy Neal at the wheel of a bus to never-ever land."
12-25-07 | 03:55 AM
#60
Infidel
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 270
Likes: 1
From: Bayou Blue, La. but I ain't from around here
Bikes: 1976 step thru Schwin 10 speed with fenders, home made20" long bike, '73 Puegeot P-15, several beaters, kids bikes and projects
69 in two months but there is a 13 year old trapped in this old body. 
12-25-07 | 07:43 AM
#61
,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
12-25-07 | 09:14 AM
#63
I was born the year Bernard Thévenet ended Eddy's reign in the TdF. Doper!
12-25-07 | 09:41 AM
#64
Passista
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,262
Likes: 1,234
Bikes: 1998 Pinarello Asolo, 1992 KHS Montaña pro, 1980 Raleigh DL-1, IGH Hybrid, IGH Utility
I'm 56, and the oldest in my road group. Sometimes, while I am struggling to hang with the peloton, one of them would look back and say 'all OK, gramps?' 
12-25-07 | 10:04 AM
#66
4.6692016090
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 88
From: Monterey Peninsula, California
Bikes: yes
55 in January...and I've always been a late bloomer, whether talking about college, marriage, or children (I have a 6 y/o son). In life in general, the long way around just sort of finds me
As far as biking goes I made my own "stingray" at 11 (I still remember and love the royal blue rattle can paint job). In the 70's I rode a sky blue Mercier, nothing fancy but it was a quick, twitchy ride. I'm still looking for a classic to ride (should have never sold my wife's '89 Bianchi Squadra, oh well...the long way around...).
stan
As far as biking goes I made my own "stingray" at 11 (I still remember and love the royal blue rattle can paint job). In the 70's I rode a sky blue Mercier, nothing fancy but it was a quick, twitchy ride. I'm still looking for a classic to ride (should have never sold my wife's '89 Bianchi Squadra, oh well...the long way around...).
stan
12-26-07 | 12:58 AM
#67
I should have said so far. I was actually waiting for you to chime in.
I know how you feel. I have had a few more modern bikes but I keep coming back to the C&V, I just love the history behind all of this. My most favorite bike is Gary Fountain's 51-52 Bianchi Coppi tribute. That bike is older than my parents.
I know how you feel. I have had a few more modern bikes but I keep coming back to the C&V, I just love the history behind all of this. My most favorite bike is Gary Fountain's 51-52 Bianchi Coppi tribute. That bike is older than my parents.
Last edited by yellowjeep; 12-26-07 at 11:47 PM.
12-26-07 | 07:31 PM
#69
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,006
Likes: 306
From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
53 - am I the oldest Aussie?
12-26-07 | 07:35 PM
#70
Who cares, just ride it!
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 989
Likes: 5
From: Melbourne
Bikes: 1992ish Davidson Impulse, 1981 Apollo Gran Sport SS, 2006 Salsa Las Cruces, 2010 Soma Double Cross
31.
Yes, Gary Fountain, you may be the oldest Aussie lurking here. I may be the youngest...Is there only two of us here anyway?
Yes, Gary Fountain, you may be the oldest Aussie lurking here. I may be the youngest...Is there only two of us here anyway?
12-26-07 | 07:44 PM
#71
Muscle bike design spec
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,688
Likes: 3
From: Sterling VA
Bikes: 70 Atala Record Proffesional, 00 Lemond, 08 Kestrel Evoke, 96 Colnago Master Olympic, 01 Colnago Ovalmaster, 76 Raleigh Gran Sport, 03 Fuji World, 86 Paramount, 90 Miyata CF, 09 Ritchey Breakaway CX, Bianchi Trofeo, 12 OutRiderUSA HyperLite
51 - Young enough to want to, but old enough to know better.
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Korval is Ships
See my Hyperlite 411 it's the photo model on OutRiderUSA web page
See my Hyperlite 411 it's the photo model on OutRiderUSA web page
12-26-07 | 07:57 PM
#72
Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 21,434
Likes: 7
From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
No, OP is ozneddy...then there's you, Leigh30, and Gary Fountain, and there's always the semi-Aussie, Brian.
At least three and a half, and then if you co-opted Sianelle...
There's got to be more Aussies, though.
East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
12-26-07 | 08:10 PM
#73
road curmudgeon, FG rider
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 677
Likes: 1
From: Gaithersburg, MD
Bikes: 1973 Nishiki Professional, 1990 Serotta Colorado II, 2002 Waterford Track
50 since last September.
Took a little over decade off riding to spend with my 3 children. The oldest is 13 now so he can watch his brother and little sister while I get a ride in now and then.
Took a little over decade off riding to spend with my 3 children. The oldest is 13 now so he can watch his brother and little sister while I get a ride in now and then.
