Hello from Ohio
12-20-12 | 10:31 PM
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Salsa Via 3, Fuji newest, Specialized Sirris
Hello from Ohio
Well here it is! I live in Ohio. I live right along the Ohio to Erie trail near the halfway point. Love to ride! Im not much of a "speed freak" but more of a touring/recreational rider. I've been in the fire service for a little over 12 years and honestly can't remember life before it. I have been very lucky. I have a wonderful wife, great kids, and feisty grandkids.
As far as the cycling bit. A average about 1200-1500 miles a year, give or take. Not big on the mountain bike thing, more into road. I have always loved to ride, and was lucky enough to grow up in the 70's and 80's before the aluminum and carbon exidous. Funny thing, the more i ride the newer rigs with super light frames and high tech componets, the more I miss a bike with a "personality" Like cars, I miss the days when each manufacturer had its own look and feel.
As far as the cycling bit. A average about 1200-1500 miles a year, give or take. Not big on the mountain bike thing, more into road. I have always loved to ride, and was lucky enough to grow up in the 70's and 80's before the aluminum and carbon exidous. Funny thing, the more i ride the newer rigs with super light frames and high tech componets, the more I miss a bike with a "personality" Like cars, I miss the days when each manufacturer had its own look and feel.
12-20-12 | 10:40 PM
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Galveston County Texas
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Hello unit49,
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
My BMC has its own personality. My friend calls it my Hot Rod.
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
My BMC has its own personality. My friend calls it my Hot Rod.
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12-20-12 | 10:48 PM
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Sounds like you belong in the Classic and vintage forums, lots of friendly people there too. Welcome to the forums from a fellow Ohioan.
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12-20-12 | 11:45 PM
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Well here it is! I live in Ohio. I live right along the Ohio to Erie trail near the halfway point.
Is that near Toledo? I just came back from a trip out that way. It is an interesting area, lots of history all around. But it is so flat all around, I think I would miss my hills.
Is that near Toledo? I just came back from a trip out that way. It is an interesting area, lots of history all around. But it is so flat all around, I think I would miss my hills.
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12-21-12 | 10:01 AM
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From: NE Ohio
Bikes: 1980 fuji tourer se, 2009 schwinn hybrid
Well here it is! I live in Ohio. I live right along the Ohio to Erie trail near the halfway point.
Is that near Toledo? I just came back from a trip out that way. It is an interesting area, lots of history all around. But it is so flat all around, I think I would miss my hills.
Is that near Toledo? I just came back from a trip out that way. It is an interesting area, lots of history all around. But it is so flat all around, I think I would miss my hills.
and Welcome from another ohioan
12-21-12 | 03:03 PM
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Salsa Via 3, Fuji newest, Specialized Sirris
I actually live in London, just west of Columbus, in Madison County. It is flat but great views and wonderful weather. I can say this, the wind pushing across the open ag. fields more than make up for the hills at times!
