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07-21-25 | 12:59 PM

Michael1601

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Hello

New member here

59 years old, been riding all my adult life, mainly leisure/commuting but last couple of years longer rides 30 miles+, longest ride 62 miles a few weeks ago (ouch)

07-22-25 | 06:44 PM

jolly_codger

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Welcome aboard! There's a helpful forum for commuting and one for older riders like you & me (63 tomorrow). I still learn things on this site and I am sure that you will get benefit from it also.
John

07-23-25 | 06:58 PM

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Welcome! Enjoy the forums!

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07-29-25 | 12:57 PM

Smaug1

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Originally Posted by Michael1601

New member here

59 years old, been riding all my adult life, mainly leisure/commuting but last couple of years longer rides 30 miles+, longest ride 62 miles a few weeks ago (ouch)

1st metric century, eh? It's a biggy. I remember mine, just a couple years ago. I thought it was insane.
I've done a couple imperial centuries since, and the last 20 miles is never any fun. Neck is getting stiff and butt is getting sore, so I only do a couple per year.
But metrics? Once your bum, neck and wrists are acclimatized, I bet you'll find they're just right for a long ride.

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!

Enjoy your stay.

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