Of lifetime goals and inner peace
06-15-10 | 08:47 PM
#26
just keep riding
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Way to go! 
06-15-10 | 09:35 PM
#27
Don't mince words
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Vacaville, CA
Bikes: '16 BH Quartz, 2017 Calfeecustom carbon tandem, Fuji D6 TT bike
Hello All,
Thanks for the encouraging words. If there is a small morale to this story it is that you can do things in your 50s that you weren't able to accomplish when you were younger. It's not that it gets easier (in fact it's probably a bit harder), but wisdom does count for something in athletic performance.
Thanks for the encouraging words. If there is a small morale to this story it is that you can do things in your 50s that you weren't able to accomplish when you were younger. It's not that it gets easier (in fact it's probably a bit harder), but wisdom does count for something in athletic performance.
Thanks for posting this. You continue to inspire me to keep pushing my limiting beliefs; I appreciate that very much.
Your TT time is impressive. I'm looking forward to your report on the Sr. Games.
06-17-10 | 10:42 PM
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Old & Getting Older Racer
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Bicycle Transportation: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Hi,
I am amazed and thankful for all of the positive responses. I just hope that this story can help some of you reach a bit further than what you think is attainable.
Hi stapfam, there are a few things that I can still do on my bike that I could when I was younger but that wasn't my point. 
There are definitely a number of local rides and a couple of races that are in the 'been there, done that' category for me too. One general "challenge" that falls into that category is racing in the rain. I've forfeited pre-entry fees a couple of times in the last few years because I don't need any epic rain race stories any longer.
Hello rumrunn6, the second half of the title refers to the immense feeling of personal satisfaction in achieving this lifelong goal. As I wrote, my performance was not great as compared to other 50+ racers that day, but it was my PR and goal achievement that meant so much to me.
Hi ahsposo, yes that is an old but favored joke for me.
Hello bobbycorno, goals are important for me but they are not the only reason why I race. I love riding fast and there's no way for me to ride fast other than racing. Also, I like being at this level of fitness and I don't have the self discipline to ride this hard without racing on the weekends to motivate me.
Hi Red Rider, I'll try to post my Senior Games report this weekend. There's a good side story about my strength as a 2 minute coach.
I am amazed and thankful for all of the positive responses. I just hope that this story can help some of you reach a bit further than what you think is attainable.
I would modify that to-"You can still do things later in life that you managed to when younger"
We have a hard ride in the south here that is 100 miles with 10,000ft of climbing and it is offroad. Up to 97 I had attempted this ride 7 times and failed once. Then in 99 had a bypass. I was actually in training for my 8th attempt when that came about. Then a couple of other problems and in 2002 I decided to attempt the ride again. 6 months to get ultra fit and Stuart and I did it in 2003. It hurt but I did it.Can't even say I enjoyed it but we decided to do it again in 2004---and 2005---and 2006. 06 though and the weather was against us and we failed.
Since then I have gone out on the Ride day to direct riders through a tricky map reading section. Seeing all those youngsters at the end of their energy makes me realise that I was sensible to stop doing the ride when I did. 58 was old enough to say- Been there- done that and got the T-Shirt. no need to do it again.
We have a hard ride in the south here that is 100 miles with 10,000ft of climbing and it is offroad. Up to 97 I had attempted this ride 7 times and failed once. Then in 99 had a bypass. I was actually in training for my 8th attempt when that came about. Then a couple of other problems and in 2002 I decided to attempt the ride again. 6 months to get ultra fit and Stuart and I did it in 2003. It hurt but I did it.Can't even say I enjoyed it but we decided to do it again in 2004---and 2005---and 2006. 06 though and the weather was against us and we failed.
Since then I have gone out on the Ride day to direct riders through a tricky map reading section. Seeing all those youngsters at the end of their energy makes me realise that I was sensible to stop doing the ride when I did. 58 was old enough to say- Been there- done that and got the T-Shirt. no need to do it again.
There are definitely a number of local rides and a couple of races that are in the 'been there, done that' category for me too. One general "challenge" that falls into that category is racing in the rain. I've forfeited pre-entry fees a couple of times in the last few years because I don't need any epic rain race stories any longer.Hello rumrunn6, the second half of the title refers to the immense feeling of personal satisfaction in achieving this lifelong goal. As I wrote, my performance was not great as compared to other 50+ racers that day, but it was my PR and goal achievement that meant so much to me.
Way to go! Seeing that time was a real kick, I'm sure. I could do that, too if the course was all downhill.
Your mention of all the places you post made me think of the story where the old Jewish guy goes into the Catholic confessional.
"Father Murphy it's Irving Goldfarb."
"Well, Hello Mr. Goldfarb what brings you to confession?"
"I've met a beautiful young lady who adores me and we make mad passionate love sometimes several times a night""
"That's really good for you, Mr. Goldfarb but you're Jewish and this is a Catholic confessional. Why are you telling me this?"
"I'm telling everybody who'll listen"
Your mention of all the places you post made me think of the story where the old Jewish guy goes into the Catholic confessional.
"Father Murphy it's Irving Goldfarb."
"Well, Hello Mr. Goldfarb what brings you to confession?"
"I've met a beautiful young lady who adores me and we make mad passionate love sometimes several times a night""
"That's really good for you, Mr. Goldfarb but you're Jewish and this is a Catholic confessional. Why are you telling me this?"
"I'm telling everybody who'll listen"
Hi Red Rider, I'll try to post my Senior Games report this weekend. There's a good side story about my strength as a 2 minute coach.
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Thanks.
Cleave
"Real men still wear pink."
Visit my blog at https://cleavesblant.wordpress.com/
Lightning Velo Cycling Club: https://www.lightningvelo.org/
Learn about our Green Dream Home at https://www.lawville.org/
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