50 in 4wks.
04-17-17 | 08:58 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,751
Likes: 19
From: Seattlish
Bikes: SWorks Stumpy, Haibike Xduro RX, Crave SS
04-18-17 | 06:34 AM
#5
feros ferio
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 22,398
Likes: 1,865
From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
There goes the neighborhood. 
Welcome to 50+!
Welcome to 50+!
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
04-18-17 | 07:35 AM
#7
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: Griffin, Georgia
Bikes: 2010 Trek Wahoo, 2010 Trek FX 7.5, 2011 Trek Madone 3.1, 2012 Trek 520, 2016 Trek X-Caliber 8, 2017 Trek DS 4
While getting old sucks, it certainly beats the alternative. After a heart attack at 48, I am happy to see every new trip around the sun.
04-18-17 | 07:56 AM
#8
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,336
Likes: 6,637
From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
for you and welcome, Chris.
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“Train hard until your legs are tanned, then keep going until the shape arrives.” -Jolanda Neff
04-18-17 | 10:49 AM
#13
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,643
Likes: 2,369
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Specialized Rockhopper, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
The initiation is a colonoscopy (at least it should be). Welcome to "50+ medical issues"!
04-18-17 | 11:07 AM
#14
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,548
Likes: 797
From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
04-18-17 | 11:16 AM
#15
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 14,161
Likes: 5,287
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: (2) ti TiCycles, 2007 w/ triple and 2011 fixed, 1979 Peter Mooney, ~1983 Trek 420 now fixed and ~1973 Raleigh Carlton Competition gravel grinder
Ben
04-18-17 | 12:04 PM
#16
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 154
From: SW Florida
Bikes: '06 Bianchi Pista; '57 Maclean; '10 Scott CR1 Pro; 2005 Trek 2000 Tandem; '09 Comotion Macchiato Tandem; 199? Novara Road; '17 Circe Helios e-tandem:1994 Trek 2300
04-18-17 | 01:57 PM
#18
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 910
Likes: 2
From: Downey, Ca
04-18-17 | 03:28 PM
#19
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Hang around and enjoy yourself. Make sure you bring pie for everyone.
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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.
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.
04-18-17 | 04:10 PM
#20
Recusant Iconoclast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,560
Likes: 58
From: Tsawwassen, BC
Bikes: Look 695, Wilier Izoard
Stay young at heart. I'm 52 and I don't understand why some of my peers (say +/- 5 years) act so old already. I mean, I still play xBox with my teenaged son, listen to Led Zeppelin loudly, and still participate in the company sports team with predominantly Millenials as my teammates.
04-18-17 | 05:23 PM
#22
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,550
Likes: 1,812
From: Southwestern Ontario
Stay young at heart. I'm 52 and I don't understand why some of my peers (say +/- 5 years) act so old already. I mean, I still play xBox with my teenaged son, listen to Led Zeppelin loudly, and still participate in the company sports team with predominantly Millenials as my teammates.
*Well, according to others -- hearing at 65 not as acute as it was.
04-18-17 | 05:35 PM
#23
Half way there
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,967
Likes: 895
From: North Carolina
Bikes: Many, and the list changes frequently
Congrats Chris!
In what seems to be about a month and a half, you'll be eligible for medicare!
Keep riding - it truly will keep your body young. I feel much fitter now than I did 15 years ago when I was your age.
In what seems to be about a month and a half, you'll be eligible for medicare!
Keep riding - it truly will keep your body young. I feel much fitter now than I did 15 years ago when I was your age.
04-19-17 | 12:10 PM
#24
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
What was the question?
How did I get here and who are you all?
The answer is "bicycling".
How did I get here and who are you all?
The answer is "bicycling".
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
04-19-17 | 03:58 PM
#25
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 30,225
Likes: 649
From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Think back to when you were four weeks from being 21. How did that work for you then?
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My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.
My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.