Hello from Illinois
06-27-05 | 12:39 PM
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From: Utah
Hello from Illinois
Just dropped in. I am 54 and just retired last august. I am in what I would call my third year of seroius riding. I have a bike trail that goes in front of my house on Missisisppi River. I did complete my first century last fall. I am lucky in that the century ride starts and ends a mile from my house. I like to build and work on my own bikes. Have small part time bussiness/ hobby finding old bikes fixing and reselling.Road bikes all last year , but this year I built a custom mountain bike up with city tires for bike path and county roads . I tend to ride highways and county back roads more.Nice rolling hills to build my character.
06-27-05 | 05:40 PM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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Welcome to BF.
Lucky devil. I'm 60 and "may" be able to retire in a few years 
unless I win the lottery. 
Originally Posted by Skullo
I am 54 and just retired last august.
unless I win the lottery.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-27-05 | 08:57 PM
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From: Illinois
Bikes: 2004 Raliegh Retro Glide 7(green of course), 2005 Stingray Pea Picker 2005 Specialized Hardrock 2014 Trek Crossfit
Welcome from a fellow Illinois rider.
You'll love BF, a great group of people.
You'll love BF, a great group of people.
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06-30-05 | 09:25 AM
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From: Illinios
Bikes: 2004 Giant Cypress, 2006 Trek 7.3 FX, 2007 Gary Fisher Wahoo
Welcome Skullo! If you're speaking of the plant that some buildings are being torn down, maybe I have seen you on the trail. But if you ride the roads, then maybe not.
07-01-05 | 08:05 AM
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From: Illinios
Bikes: 2004 Giant Cypress, 2006 Trek 7.3 FX, 2007 Gary Fisher Wahoo
I have not gone past Hampton yet, but I am ready to explore farther north. I kinda like the little hill by Campbell's Island. Several friends have suggested I start in Rapid City.
