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08-06-18, 05:39 PM
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Another Pacific NW New Member
Hi everyone. I live just north of Seattle. Started early retirement about one year ago. Returned to cycling about 3 months ago after a 20 year absence. Bought a new Specialized Diverge two months ago as my 25 year old Schwinn was just not cutting it. Really love the Diverge. It’s the best bike I’ve ever owned and probably the only one that’s ever fit me properly. Been working on building up my cycling muscles, first on an indoor trainer and now outside with the nice weather. I returned to cycling for pleasure and to give me some good exercise. I’ve been reading this forum for a few months now. Have learned a lot and I just wanted to introduce myself before starting to post.
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08-07-18, 08:34 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Mark!
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Welcome Mark. Enjoy the forums and the advice here is excellent.
08-09-18, 12:54 AM
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Hello Mark and welcome! It's nice when you find that perfect bike fit. I can totally relate. 
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08-12-18, 04:16 PM
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C&V has some active members that ride around and not far from you. Centennial Trail, routes into the mountains/foothills, and some other spots draw us. Being retired you are vintage enough, the bike doesn’t have to be.
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08-13-18, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
C&V has some active members that ride around and not far from you.
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The Classic and Vintage forum has members from Greenlake, Bothell to Everett, Snohomish, etc. Also the regional forum PNW is good too, but slow for traffic . We need a Fall ride some where?!?
I am am south west of Issaquah. Coalfield district.
I am am south west of Issaquah. Coalfield district.
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Welcome to the forums
cycling for pleasure is the best.
What Specialized Diverge model did you get?
I was checking them out when I bought a Allez Elite this week.
cycling for pleasure is the best.
What Specialized Diverge model did you get?
I was checking them out when I bought a Allez Elite this week.
08-14-18, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeyseven
What Specialized Diverge model did you get?
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08-14-18, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. 66
Hi Mark, C & V is Classic and Vintage section of the forum, and welcome!
Originally Posted by Wildwood
The Classic and Vintage forum has members from Greenlake, Bothell to Everett, Snohomish, etc. Also the regional forum PNW is good too, but slow for traffic .
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08-16-18, 12:59 AM
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I know 2 guys riding from Anacortes area on Aug 26, after visiting the classic&vintage bike show. Looks like a town celebration weekend - arts & crafts and hopefully some beer. Show starts at 11, our ride probably about noon. Probably ride from Skagit Regional Airport area (miss the town traffic jam), north to Samish Island and maybe towards Bellingham.
https://www.vintage-trek.com/ClassicB...nacortesWA.pdf
Our ride will not be a part of the one stated on their flier.
https://www.vintage-trek.com/ClassicB...nacortesWA.pdf
Our ride will not be a part of the one stated on their flier.
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