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02-19-02, 07:04 PM
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Hello, my name is Chris R. from Baraboo, WI. I just turned 43 and have enjoyed a bit of a comeback in cycling the last 3 years after a 12 year layoff. I got back into cycling because a couple of friends were riding regularly with a local club, the Baraboo Sharks.
Most of the members are around my age and despite the gray hairs are very fit and some race at a very competative level in a non-licensed 25 race series here in WI called Wisport. I'm usually a second or third pack guy but I have fun.
I also ride my mountain bike occasionally and have ridden the Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 race the last 2 years. It's the largest mountain bike race in N. America and leaves me half dead but I will do it again if my name gets picked (3,500 entrants for 2500 spots). Right now I'm having a terrible off-season. I'm about 20lbs over my race weight and my asthma is a pain despite numerous meds. Oh well, I'm sure things will get better.
My current bikes are: Specialized Allez road w/mostly Ultegra stuff and K2 Zed X mountain w/stock everything(mostly LX). Thanks for any future help and conversation.
Most of the members are around my age and despite the gray hairs are very fit and some race at a very competative level in a non-licensed 25 race series here in WI called Wisport. I'm usually a second or third pack guy but I have fun.
I also ride my mountain bike occasionally and have ridden the Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 race the last 2 years. It's the largest mountain bike race in N. America and leaves me half dead but I will do it again if my name gets picked (3,500 entrants for 2500 spots). Right now I'm having a terrible off-season. I'm about 20lbs over my race weight and my asthma is a pain despite numerous meds. Oh well, I'm sure things will get better.
My current bikes are: Specialized Allez road w/mostly Ultegra stuff and K2 Zed X mountain w/stock everything(mostly LX). Thanks for any future help and conversation.
02-19-02, 08:05 PM
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Here we go, another "OLD" discussion.
First, welcome. Glad you are here.
Second, some of we younger riders, (I am 62 yo and didn't start riding until about 4 years ago) get a little uppity about you real youngsters of 43 or so calling yourself "old." Shame on you. We young folks of 62++ feel real put down. Heck, if someone who is 43 is "old," what must I be at 62??
3. So, you (and all of us) are YOUNG. It is not chronological age, it is a state of mind.
Enjoy the group.
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First, welcome. Glad you are here.
Second, some of we younger riders, (I am 62 yo and didn't start riding until about 4 years ago) get a little uppity about you real youngsters of 43 or so calling yourself "old." Shame on you. We young folks of 62++ feel real put down. Heck, if someone who is 43 is "old," what must I be at 62??
3. So, you (and all of us) are YOUNG. It is not chronological age, it is a state of mind.
Enjoy the group.
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02-19-02, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by DnvrFox
Here we go, another "OLD" discussion.
So, you (and all of us) are YOUNG. It is not chronological age, it is a state of mind.
Here we go, another "OLD" discussion.
So, you (and all of us) are YOUNG. It is not chronological age, it is a state of mind.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-19-02, 08:27 PM
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Ugh Ohh, now you've done it. DF is going over the top again! 
02-19-02, 10:07 PM
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Originally posted by Gus Riley
Ugh Ohh, now you've done it. DF is going over the top again!
Ugh Ohh, now you've done it. DF is going over the top again!
If I could just remember how to do that!!
02-19-02, 11:54 PM
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Just kidding about being "old", I hope that I will be able to keep riding for many years to come. Other than the rapidly multiplying silver hairs, lots of people don't believe I'm in my 40's so I must be doing something right. Thanks for the greeting!
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Welcome to the forums! I think you will enjoy our little cycling community here, great folks and lots of information.
02-20-02, 04:35 PM
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Welcome to BF.
I've had several people make similar comments to me, even other cyclists. They think I'm in my mid-40s. I'm actually 57.
Cycling keeps us young, no matter how old we are! :thumbup:
lots of people don't believe I'm in my 40's so I must be doing something right.
Cycling keeps us young, no matter how old we are! :thumbup:
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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.
