55! What a feeling
06-10-07, 12:14 PM
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55! What a feeling
Not only did I ride my age(55) but also stepped in to the next age group (total ride 60.4 miles) of VegaVixen age bracket of 50 +. It is nice out for a ride like this today.
06-10-07, 12:19 PM
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Congratulations! 
Practically a metric century!
I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
Practically a metric century!I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
06-10-07, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by VegaVixen
Congratulations! Practically a metric century!
I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
Practically a metric century!I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
06-10-07, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wrafl
Thank you VV. And I rode on a Dahon D7. Didn't realize you were looking over my shoulder as I was posting. You can do it with will and determination.
As far as my riding my age, well, I only have a "few" extra miles to go.
I do want to achieve a metric century by the end of the year. Currently, I ride 10-mile time-trials (same series as that of jppe and his brother), and my training doesn't require distance riding as much as 20- to 35-mile routes on which I simply push myself to go faster. But, I do want to do a metric century, so I will start increasing my time in the saddle by adding up to 10% more miles on one of my rides every week. I'm in no hurry, though, as I don't want to risk injury that would keep my off the bike: riding is not only great physical exercise, it's also essential for my emotional well-being at this point.
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Congratulations. Its good to see folks ride their age.
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Originally Posted by VegaVixen
Congratulations! Practically a metric century!
I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
Practically a metric century!I have yet to ride my age. I somehow always stop at 35 miles.
06-10-07, 02:00 PM
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[QUOTE=VegaVixen]Isn't that a folding bike?! If so, your near-metric-century ride is even more impressive!
As far as my riding my age, well, I only have a "few" extra miles to go.
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Yes it is a folding bike 7 speed. And as far as the few extra miles, take it one day at a time and build endurance. You'll definitely achieve that before summer is over.
As far as my riding my age, well, I only have a "few" extra miles to go.
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Yes it is a folding bike 7 speed. And as far as the few extra miles, take it one day at a time and build endurance. You'll definitely achieve that before summer is over.
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Originally Posted by wrafl
Thank you VV. And I rode on a Dahon D7. Didn't realize you were looking over my shoulder as I was posting. You can do it with will and determination.
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
I've met Will, but haven't gotten to know Determination. Is he related to Surely?
