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07-13-16 | 03:59 PM
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I may be new to cycling but I will past qualifying for 50+. Dr. said lose weight my sugar was high in the spring. So among other measures I started riding my 20 yr old Mongoose Threshold starting at 5 miles. Slowly but surely the miles went up. Did 30 last Sunday on the new bike(Fathers Day present). Reading the posts on this 50+ forum was a great encouragement. Thanks
07-13-16 | 04:17 PM
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Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Welcome.
Keep pedaling - it's its own reward.
Got picks of the bikes?
On your way to a fleet is my guess.
Keep pedaling - it's its own reward.
Got picks of the bikes?
On your way to a fleet is my guess.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
07-13-16 | 04:40 PM
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Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Welcome to the obsession.
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Proud parent of a happy inner child ...
07-13-16 | 04:49 PM
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No pics Wildwood, As my kids say to me I am barely computer literate. I was leaning to a flat bar racer but after riding for a while I came to realize that a more upright position was easier on the soon to be 63 year old back. So I got a Giant Cypress DX. Its a pleasure to ride compared to my 20 year old bike
07-16-16 | 11:59 AM
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Glad you joined us. How are you doing with the weight loss? Keep riding. 
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-17-16 | 08:18 PM
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Ron,Thanks for asking.I lost about 14 lbs the first month before I started cycling.By the third month(May)I lost between 25-30 lbs.Right now the riding has been helping me maintain that loss so I can eat some of the food that I was missing out on.
