Greetings from another 50+
06-11-10 | 11:13 AM
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From: Post-partisan Paradise
Bikes: GF Wahoo '05, Trek T1000 '04, Lemond Buenos Aires '07
Go for it. Welcome. I think most cyclists here took up or resumed cycling later in life. I'm 57 and took up cycling 4 years ago. I still get dropped by joggers pushing those dang baby strollers. It's all good.
06-11-10 | 12:09 PM
#3
Time for a change.
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Re-grease is good- but make certain you get the knees lubricated aswell.
And the neck
And the back
and anything else that may cause a problem.
And the neck
And the back
and anything else that may cause a problem.
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06-11-10 | 02:19 PM
#5
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 787
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From: Citrus county Fl.
Bikes: Litespeed Tuscany , Lemond Poprad, 1970's Motobecane Grand Record
Welcome CrownEE, I was raised in Northern Indiana, but moved south many years ago. I still have relatives in Kokomo.
Glad to have you on the forum, but we need way more information.
Here is a good starter list for you.
1.What kind of bike do you have?
2. What color is it?
3.What kind of pie do you like?
4. Have you had a colonoscopy recently?
Seriously we don't have any requirement's. When I started reading this forum it really helped increase my biking knowledge and skills. It also caused me to buy a couple of extra bikes, but that is part of the fun.
Glad to have you on the forum, but we need way more information.
Here is a good starter list for you.
1.What kind of bike do you have?
2. What color is it?
3.What kind of pie do you like?
4. Have you had a colonoscopy recently?
Seriously we don't have any requirement's. When I started reading this forum it really helped increase my biking knowledge and skills. It also caused me to buy a couple of extra bikes, but that is part of the fun.
06-11-10 | 03:33 PM
#6
www.ocrebels.com
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,186
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From: Los Angeles area
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
Wecome CrownEE,
Yes, cycling is important on this forum, but pie is equally important, maybe more important to some. I do some riding and working on bikes myself, but right now I'm thinking about the strawberry pie that my wife left in the fridge before she flew out of town on business.
It must be my responsibility to finish that pie before she gets back. Plus, I have a century tomorrow with over 9,000 feet of climbing, so that should burn most of it off.
Rick / OCRR
Yes, cycling is important on this forum, but pie is equally important, maybe more important to some. I do some riding and working on bikes myself, but right now I'm thinking about the strawberry pie that my wife left in the fridge before she flew out of town on business.
It must be my responsibility to finish that pie before she gets back. Plus, I have a century tomorrow with over 9,000 feet of climbing, so that should burn most of it off.
Rick / OCRR
06-11-10 | 04:55 PM
#8
Welcome. ^^ +1 Let us know how the ride goes.
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A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
06-11-10 | 06:21 PM
#11
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,368
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From: Oakville Ontario
Greetings, and welcome.
06-11-10 | 06:39 PM
#12
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,938
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From: Post-partisan Paradise
Bikes: GF Wahoo '05, Trek T1000 '04, Lemond Buenos Aires '07
06-11-10 | 06:42 PM
#13
gone ride'n
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,050
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From: Upstate NY
Bikes: Simoncini, Gary Fisher, Specialized Tarmac
06-14-10 | 05:13 AM
#14
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Member
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From: Northern Indiana
Bikes: Puch
What a bunch of wild and crazy people !
100 miles with 9000 feet climb? Now that is crazy (read that as "I'm envious").
I lubed up the knees by going through the C25K program and decided to pick up the bike to do some cross training.
I used to ride a lot but had some knee problems. I hope that if I start up slowly, I can avoid these issues.
Went out for a short half hour ride and all went well. Even the old Puch did well, other than a squeaky rear brake that I need to take care of.
I'll post a pic of the old bike. It has served me well for many miles.
100 miles with 9000 feet climb? Now that is crazy (read that as "I'm envious").
I lubed up the knees by going through the C25K program and decided to pick up the bike to do some cross training.
I used to ride a lot but had some knee problems. I hope that if I start up slowly, I can avoid these issues.
Went out for a short half hour ride and all went well. Even the old Puch did well, other than a squeaky rear brake that I need to take care of.
I'll post a pic of the old bike. It has served me well for many miles.
06-14-10 | 11:30 AM
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www.ocrebels.com
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,186
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From: Los Angeles area
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
The century last weekend (Ride Around the Bear) was fun, lovely day in the mountains. I'll write a short report in it's own thread. Here's a photo of some old guy (me) climbing to Onyx Summit at 8,440 feet.
Rick / OCRR
06-14-10 | 11:46 AM
#17
Senior Member ??
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,098
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From: Englewood,Ohio
Bikes: 2007 Trek Madone 5.0 WSD - 2007 Trek 4300 WSD - 2008 Trek 520 - 2014 Catrike Trail
Welcome! Sorry I'm so late to chime in but I was off riding my bike
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