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11-24-18 | 10:08 PM
#2751
Let's do a Century
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,319
Likes: 883
From: North Carolina
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
I also have photos from all the Colorado passes (Tennessee, Fremont, Berthoud, Grand Mesa etc). from the past 8 years of riding there each summer.
Here are a few from 2017 when I was out there for 2 weeks. We climbed Monarch from both sides.
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Ride your Ride!!
Ride your Ride!!
01-06-19 | 06:49 PM
#2752
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
My wife got this for me for a late Christmas present. —> https://smile.amazon.com/Sloth-Cycli...07537NG56&th=1
Now I'm trying to decide if I want/need this.
Now I'm trying to decide if I want/need this.
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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.
01-08-19 | 06:54 AM
#2754
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,332
Likes: 6,636
From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
My wife got this for me for a late Christmas present. —> https://smile.amazon.com/Sloth-Cycling-Funny-T-Shirt-Cyling/dp/B07KN654VF/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1546822193&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&customId=B07537NG56&th=1
Now I'm trying to decide if I want/need this.
Now I'm trying to decide if I want/need this.
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“Train hard until your legs are tanned, then keep going until the shape arrives.” -Jolanda Neff
01-15-19 | 01:05 PM
#2756
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,809
Likes: 28
From: North Idaho
Bikes: n + 1
Sloth Cycling Team
https://globalcyclinggear.com/produc...th-cycling-kit
disclaimer: I have no financial interest in Global Cycling Gear. Just passing on the hyperlink. I might get a kit, or not. Haven't decided.
https://globalcyclinggear.com/produc...th-cycling-kit
disclaimer: I have no financial interest in Global Cycling Gear. Just passing on the hyperlink. I might get a kit, or not. Haven't decided.
01-17-19 | 01:45 PM
#2758
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
in 2 more days!
01-22-19 | 06:52 AM
#2760
Boomer
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 7,214
Likes: 1,458
Bikes: Diamondback Clarity II frame homebuilt.
Just checking in. It appears that I was the second post in this thread 10 years ago. Lots of new members. Some have disappeared.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
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01-27-19 | 07:35 PM
#2761
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,371
Likes: 8,287
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Just checking in. It appears that I was the second post in this thread 10 years ago. Lots of new members. Some have disappeared.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
i'm still trying to 'ride like I'm 50!'
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
01-27-19 | 07:47 PM
#2762
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 984
Likes: 58
From: Hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville GA
Bikes: Primary ride now a LOOK 585-Love it.
Just checking in. It appears that I was the second post in this thread 10 years ago. Lots of new members. Some have disappeared.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
Still riding, but not as fast or as far. These days I just dawdle along, stopping often to smell (and photograph) the roses and other sights.
Nothing wrong with roses. Just keep riding.
01-28-19 | 02:16 AM
#2763
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Kent
Bikes: C3
68 coming up and still as mustard keen. But these days I'm more into virtual riding, racing. We could do with more over 65s in Zwift racing. Competition certainly keeps us going and trying far harder and further than we would otherwise. Available 365 d/yr, no hassles with weather or traffic, and the racing, although different from out IRL, takes skills and craft. There's some folks who are over 75 who are seriously strong and able, which must give encouragement to us all. Sensible diet, plenty of exercise and a sunny and youthful spirit, and we're all set to enjoy our maturity.
01-29-19 | 03:41 AM
#2764
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 573
Likes: 4
From: Bend Or.
Bikes: 2 TiSports and a Ho Ko E Koo
Well I've turned 69, will be 70 later this year, but that's only 20.6 Celsius.
I found this a few years back, don't know if it belongs here. Cyclists never grow old, just slower. Greg LeMond said something similar, but it ended "you just go faster" I guess with all this cycling we have quite a few years left, but my view of mortality have changed, or even only just developed in the last year or so.
OLD MEN
Ogden Nash (1902-1971)
People expect old men to die,
They do not really mourn old men.
Old men are different. People look
At them with eyes that wonder when...
People watch with unshocked eyes;
But the old men know when an old man dies.
I found this a few years back, don't know if it belongs here. Cyclists never grow old, just slower. Greg LeMond said something similar, but it ended "you just go faster" I guess with all this cycling we have quite a few years left, but my view of mortality have changed, or even only just developed in the last year or so.
OLD MEN
Ogden Nash (1902-1971)
People expect old men to die,
They do not really mourn old men.
Old men are different. People look
At them with eyes that wonder when...
People watch with unshocked eyes;
But the old men know when an old man dies.
01-29-19 | 11:53 AM
#2765
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,371
Likes: 8,287
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
I was on my bike in Mt Rainier NP when a younger couple with 2 bikes on top, slowed and said, ‘You are our model, we want to be like you in the future.’ All I could respond with was, ‘Missy, be careful what you ask for...’ as they drove off.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
01-30-19 | 03:30 PM
#2767
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 742
Likes: 4
From: Creede CO in summer & Okeechobee, FL or TX Gulf Coast in winter
Bikes: Zenetto Stealth road bike & Sundeal M7 MTN bike
Be 80 in a couple months. Tried Zwift and can't stand to be passed by EVERY rider. Much like Strava Zwift so far is ignoring 75 plus. Zwift claims to have formula/adjustments to compensate for age. - but I sure can't see it and they refused to explain. Gave up on Zwift. May be hope in future with new virtual cycling program (CVRcade) built by guy that developed many of Zwift's first rides - remember CASH and prizes?. Beta due in Dec. Re: diet, exercise and spirit - agree 100%. The older you get fewer riding companions are available. Don't give up biking - it is probably the best thing you can to to live a longer and healthier life.
Last edited by ctpres; 01-30-19 at 03:35 PM.
01-31-19 | 09:57 AM
#2768
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,371
Likes: 8,287
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
I've got so many bikes and such a big world, hope to avoid the virtual reality, or should I say - artificial reality - of riding indoors.
Lucky in life = priceless
YMMV
Lucky in life = priceless
YMMV
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
01-31-19 | 10:04 AM
#2769
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,371
Likes: 8,287
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
[MENTION=494814]Serottafan[/MENTION] - I thought most of you guys were New Englanders.
Also started my adult cycling experience in '81.
Also started my adult cycling experience in '81.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
01-31-19 | 10:52 AM
#2770
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 984
Likes: 58
From: Hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville GA
Bikes: Primary ride now a LOOK 585-Love it.
Well I've turned 69, will be 70 later this year, but that's only 20.6 Celsius.
I found this a few years back, don't know if it belongs here. Cyclists never grow old, just slower. Greg LeMond said something similar, but it ended "you just go faster" I guess with all this cycling we have quite a few years left, but my view of mortality have changed, or even only just developed in the last year or so.
OLD MEN
Ogden Nash (1902-1971)
People expect old men to die,
They do not really mourn old men.
Old men are different. People look
At them with eyes that wonder when...
People watch with unshocked eyes;
But the old men know when an old man dies.
I found this a few years back, don't know if it belongs here. Cyclists never grow old, just slower. Greg LeMond said something similar, but it ended "you just go faster" I guess with all this cycling we have quite a few years left, but my view of mortality have changed, or even only just developed in the last year or so.
OLD MEN
Ogden Nash (1902-1971)
People expect old men to die,
They do not really mourn old men.
Old men are different. People look
At them with eyes that wonder when...
People watch with unshocked eyes;
But the old men know when an old man dies.
Thanks John, I'm where you are...turn 70 this July. I knew I'd get old, I just didn't know it would happen this quickly.
Loved the poem and I can relate. I'm slower but happy to be able to ride, especially since my heart attack five years ago. I wouldn't mind having a riding partner but yea...not easy to find. But I don't mind riding alone either, lets me stop and smell the roses and send the occasional text to my kids and grandkids letting the know how much I love them.Blessings to you. Wear bright colors and use a "blinky".
01-31-19 | 10:55 AM
#2771
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 984
Likes: 58
From: Hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville GA
Bikes: Primary ride now a LOOK 585-Love it.
Guys,
Didn't this forum used to have some sort of annual regional ride/get together in the past? Does that still happen?
Or maybe I have my forums confused?
Didn't this forum used to have some sort of annual regional ride/get together in the past? Does that still happen?
Or maybe I have my forums confused?
01-31-19 | 10:58 AM
#2772
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Bend, OR
Bikes: Serotta Couer d’Acier, Blue Carbon, Giant Trance 3
uhh..........Serotta riders? Or? I bought the Serotta there (Samamish Cycles-Redmond). In 1981 I bought a Miyata at Pine Street. Several bikes since. I rode with the old Rainbow team for a while. When we moved to Bend, I found my old wool Rainbow Jersey. I can’t believe I was once that small.......should have kept it as a ideal weight goal-lol
02-01-19 | 01:21 AM
#2773
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Kent
Bikes: C3
Be 80 in a couple months. Tried Zwift and can't stand to be passed by EVERY rider. Much like Strava Zwift so far is ignoring 75 plus. Zwift claims to have formula/adjustments to compensate for age. - but I sure can't see it and they refused to explain. Gave up on Zwift. May be hope in future with new virtual cycling program (CVRcade) built by guy that developed many of Zwift's first rides - remember CASH and prizes?. Beta due in Dec. Re: diet, exercise and spirit - agree 100%. The older you get fewer riding companions are available. Don't give up biking - it is probably the best thing you can to to live a longer and healthier life.
02-02-19 | 10:23 AM
#2774
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 20
Likes: 1
From: North central Ohio
Bikes: 1964 Sherwood Flyer, 2017 Raleigh Superbe iE
Much of the discussion seems to be on staying active. This week I had my annual visit to my cardiologist. He noticed that I have dropped a few pounds. I can only attribute that to an increase in riding. I need the weather to break, however. I've decided that it has to be at least 37 F to ride. I'll be 72 this year.