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Old 04-24-24, 08:28 PM
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Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a little muggy, but good to be active.
Trying to get my stamina back enough to ride in a nearby area that allows me 20-25 mile rides. Much prettier area with little traffic and smoother roads.
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Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.



Then an afternoon fitness ride. This was the first day of the year where I felt like I was getting stronger.in my legs and lungs.


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Old 04-24-24, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by john m flores
Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.



Then an afternoon fitness ride. This was the first day of the year where I felt like I was getting stronger.in my legs and lungs.


That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!
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Old 04-25-24, 05:22 PM
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I was able to leave the house at 9 am this morning and ride for 21 miles. Blue skies and the temperature was 46 degrees at 11:00 am when I returned home.
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Old 04-25-24, 06:18 PM
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16 miles today.
It was dark, and muggy, and windy, but possible severe thunderstorms are predicted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I figured I'd better get a decent ride while I could.
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Originally Posted by john m flores
Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.



Then an afternoon fitness ride. This was the first day of the year where I felt like I was getting stronger.in my legs and lungs.....................................................
I just spec'd out the Zizzo Liberte and compared to my 45+ pound, 42 year old DAHON there is a possibility of buying one. ENJOY your miles on it
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Old 04-26-24, 07:03 AM
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I just spec'd out the Zizzo Liberte and compared to my 45+ pound, 42 year old DAHON there is a possibility of buying one. ENJOY your miles on it
Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years. Purchased it when I was traveling regularly to Washington DC by train and bus. Rode around much of the capital with it, on much of the bike infrastructure there, including a ~27 mile loop around the perimeter of the city.

Headset was binding a little when I first purchased it. Quick adjustment. Been through three sets of brake pads. Recently regreased the hubs. Wheels still true.

As the photo suggests, it's my in town grocery getter these days. Easy to store and, even with the panners and basket, pretty light to haul up and down he stairs to my basement.

Overall, it's been a great little bike. I recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable folder. My Bike Fridays ride more like full-sized bikes, but the Zizzo was cheap and not so precious that I'd be super bummed if it was stolen.
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I was able to get out and ride a little early this morning. I left the house at 8:35 am and rode for 23 miles. The weather was nice with blue skies, and cloudless for the most part, the temperature was 43 when I left the house. I had added 3 extra miles on my ride, and I am going to try to increase it over the summer.
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Another day I was able to get out early at 8:30 am and ride.

It was a just get out and get a few miles day. So my ride was only 15 miles. But the best part was five minutes after getting home it started raining.
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Got 75 miles in at the Tour De Pickle in Mount Olive NC.
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We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late start, but if I'm being honest not really much later than my lazy weekend self manages when there aren't folks staying over. about 15 miles out the weather took a turn for the wetter. Got 25 miles in and felt raindrops just as I got home.



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