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Old 07-31-08, 03:01 PM
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I am in awe.

82 year-old man has traveled 11,500 over the last 3 1/2 years on his bike!

Glenn in Omaha
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Old 07-31-08, 03:31 PM
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Wow. Great story. I guess I better get off my lazy butt.
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Rock on, Earl.
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Thanks Sabreman, I just forwarded the article to an 82 year old friend of mine who holds national titles in four wall handball. I'm sure he'll enjoy it.
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Heck, on the average it is only 9 miles per day.

(Ducking brickbats)!

Congratulations, Earl, keep it up.
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Read the article

The article says that he rides about 15 miles a day when he is at home. The 11,000-mile figure for 3 1/2 years is for his touring.

Glenn in Omaha
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Originally Posted by SabreMan
The article says that he rides about 15 miles a day when he is at home. The 11,000-mile figure for 3 1/2 years is for his touring.

Glenn in Omaha
Oh my!

Well, double kudos!
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Hope I can do that in my retirement. That is one of my "dreams" when I get free of the work a day world...just take out on the bike and find out where the end of the day leads me.
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