Originally Posted by Jim from Boston (Post 17762904)

Do you "Pray" while riding?


I’m a frequent poster to Bikeforums, not only as an avid cyclist to communicate with the like-minded, but also to record my thoughts (“journal”) about my cycling lifestyle, which I would not write about otherwise without such a Forum as BF.

I don’t have permission to access P&R, and am not interested in applying, but I thought the topic was worthy enough to me at least to record my thoughts. Furthermore I think this topic will likely get buried in all the snarkiness on that subforum. SO FYA, if interested (or not) I have written my reply to the Pub 51 sticky thread on the Fifty-Plus Forum, because this thread is


And furthermore, as SammyJ, OP of the aforementioned thread wrote, “…How about you?
(and NO, I'm not evangelizing here!).”

I was disappointed to see this thread moved to P&R. For the first few years after I joined Bike Forums, I liked the Fifty-Plus subforum because while it was composed of like-minded cyclists of my generation, it featured posts about how cycling fit into a more broad life outlook (Weltanschaung). Nowadays, it seems much to be a mish-mash of topics that could easily be found in Road Cycling, Bicycle Mechanics, Touring or whatever…important and relevant, but mundane and not overarching.

Anyways, my reply to the removed thread itself, without getting into my specific theology, is that mostly my thoughts on the road are about work, family and more immediate issues; sometimes even composing posts to BikeForums in my head. On occasions I might ponder and give thanks for the Existence of Life and the World.

On my first major ride of last year, down in Rhode Island, I did adopt this roadside statue as an icon of my Guardian Angel of the Road. It reminds me of this Guardian Angel figure from the illustrated cartoon strip, who assumes that protective warrior image in times of danger to his ward.

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One other spiritual benefit I enjoy more frequently and usefully on the Road is:


This thread may encourage me to more often ponder and give thanks for the Existence of Life and the World. (BTW, my job, to which I cycle commute also encourages such meditations, even more frequently than bicycling, but I won't go there... :innocent:).

Originally Posted by RonH (Post 17766312)

After my car-bike accident last September I always pray for safety for myself while I'm out riding and for my wife. She worries a lot.

Originally Posted by h2oxtc (Post 17873064)

Sounds to me like you just got a little divine help. Nice barn find.

Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17862099)

Gotta let y'all in on a little secret (kinda). I'm working on obtaining a Colnago Super ('77) after a 4yr wait the owner decided to let it go. It's a legit barn find with 35yrs of dust and flat sew-ups. We settled on a workable price and I'm STOKED, to say the least. It should be in my shop by the end of July.

Originally Posted by Fastfingaz (Post 17919833)

I've never seen such an animal ,,post a picture

Originally Posted by Fastfingaz (Post 17923375)

Looks nice that deserves a full layout , drive side,,,

Originally Posted by SammyJ (Post 17767482)

Saw a video where a truck driver assaulted a cyclist. The truck did pass somewhat close, but the cyclist had a bad idea, shoot him the finger. Now the truck driver is UPSET.

Frankly, if he had kept both hands on the bars, him and his bike would be in better shape.

Originally Posted by SammyJ (Post 17934448)

Garage kept by original owners from early 1970's.

Thinking real hard

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Originally Posted by SammyJ (Post 17934448)

Garage kept by original owners from early 1970's.

Thinking real hard

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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17924395)

I'll be bringing it home in 10 days, will spiff up and do a photo session. Thanx!

Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17924395)

I'll be bringing it home in 10 days, will spiff up and do a photo session. Thanx!

Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17945277)

2 days and a wake-up.....

Originally Posted by Fastfingaz (Post 17923375)

Looks nice that deserves a full layout , drive side,,,

Originally Posted by rck (Post 17895613)

Tell me again why I love home ownership. Went to put my pants on this A.M. and couldn't help but notice that they were wet. I know it wasn't me as they were dry when I threw them atop of the chest when I went to bed. The cat can't jump that high any more so I knew it wasn't him. That left only one possible explanation so I looked up and saw where I had a leak.:( D-----!

This required a trip into the attic where the bats have left a layer of guano over the years, and a look around to find the source. This done I got in touch with my neighbor who is a construction guy and he will go up and do the repair as its an air vent issue. Problem solved until the next time.

This brings to mind a question that perhaps someone would like to address. I'm 65 and figure I've got say 10-20 years left of being able to stay in my own home. How much money do I put into this house? I mean above and beyond needed maintenance. Once I die or get moved to a home for old bikers I won't care about the house any more and the only ones benefitting will be the charities I have chosen to receive what's left of my paltry estate. I mean I could spend some money and make it a really nice house. Why?

Which question brings to mind another. Who would have guessed when I was in my 20's and enjoying my youth, that this type of question would ever cross my mind?:)

Originally Posted by downtube42 (Post 17958372)

t-6 weeks before PBP, so I've sworn off beer, donuts, and my beloved cheetos in a last ditch effort to drop a few pounds. Too lazy to do the math, but every pound I drop must translate to a few minutes, given the 33,000 feet of climbing. So, I guess no more lurking in the pub for me.