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Forum: Touring
07-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,742
Posted By Altair 4

We rode the GAP once in the middle of July with...

We rode the GAP once in the middle of July with one day of intermittent rain and another day of 5 hours of steady rain. That second day found us getting colder and colder. When we got to Ohiopyle,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Thanks for the reply. I have not ridden that...

Thanks for the reply. I have not ridden that section along the Allegheny River although I did ride north of Emlenton to Indian God Rock and back. I'll have to put this on my list for the year!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

What trail is this? It looks exactly like a...

What trail is this? It looks exactly like a place I'd like to ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,842
Posted By Altair 4

There was an article in Bicycling some years ago...

There was an article in Bicycling some years ago about how aerobic exercise can help ADHD. Riding is My Ritalin from Bicycling Magazine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,406
Posted By Altair 4

People are all different. Some can drink and it...

People are all different. Some can drink and it appears not to affect their life span or life style. Some can have a drink and not have another. Others can start and fall rapidly into alcoholism...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,842
Posted By Altair 4

If you get it, you get it. Never a dull moment...

If you get it, you get it. Never a dull moment with ADHD kids.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,406
Posted By Altair 4

I saw the article that the OP posted and thought...

I saw the article that the OP posted and thought about my cycling friends. One couple and their friend occasionally partake in a big group beer ride from one craft brewer to another, in a string,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,842
Posted By Altair 4

Update - so I mentioned that my kid is ADHD. For...

Update - so I mentioned that my kid is ADHD. For reasons I'm not going into here, she doesn't drive. She cross-scheduled her evening college class with the spin class. Wednesday morning I said to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 511
Posted By Altair 4

If it's for warm weather riding, why go with a...

If it's for warm weather riding, why go with a base layer when you can get a jersey with UPF50?

Take a look at this one from Aerotech Designs: UPF 50 Bike Jersey from Aerotech Design...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,842
Posted By Altair 4

Thanks for all tips and encouragement. I've got...

Thanks for all tips and encouragement. I've got my water bottle, towel and change of clothes ready. I don't have SPD shoes to clip in - the 5.10's are gonna have to do. I'm keeping an open mind about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,842
Posted By Altair 4

Daughter Talking Me Into a Spin Class

So my daughter works part-time at our YMCA. She's been nagging me to try a spin class and I met the instructor last night. I'm going to give it a try next week.

Looking for advice. I guess...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-30-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,064
Posted By Altair 4

Glad you enjoyed it. I liked how it focused on...

Glad you enjoyed it. I liked how it focused on the people on the trail, both riders and volunteers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Night and Day ...

Night and Day

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

What trail? One photo reminds me of a spot on...

What trail? One photo reminds me of a spot on the Armstrong Trail outside of Kittanning, PA.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Indian God rock was my turn-around point when I...

Indian God rock was my turn-around point when I did an out & back from Emlenton some years ago. That's such a nice trail.

Question - Was anything done to improve that short section where the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Saturday morning ride on the North Shore of...

Saturday morning ride on the North Shore of Pittsburgh.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's Monument at Presque Island State Park in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Love this shot. Great angle, good lighting,...

Love this shot. Great angle, good lighting, perfect framing, and not to mention amazing topography!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Allegheny River Trail, too, right? Or one of the...

Allegheny River Trail, too, right? Or one of the offshoots?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Are these from the Allegheny River Trail, north...

Are these from the Allegheny River Trail, north of Emlenton, PA?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Doesn't look anything like I imagined it would. ...

Doesn't look anything like I imagined it would. :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

I like how there appears to be absolutely no...

I like how there appears to be absolutely no other traffic around, or as my Dad would say, "what a dead-a$$ town."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,076
Posted By Altair 4

I wouldn't need that kind of drama but, on the...

I wouldn't need that kind of drama but, on the other hand, you do get some interesting stories out of it. Sounds like a guy that shouldn't be allowed to ride alone or at the least, use something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,831
Posted By Altair 4

A co-worker (since retired) bought a used folding...

A co-worker (since retired) bought a used folding bike to take along on flights to interesting cities. He loved the rides and often sent me photos from them. This all occurred after a late-in-life...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

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Beach near La Jolla. We were hoping for the green flash, but alas,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

I have a photo of Rue du Petit Champlain (same...

I have a photo of Rue du Petit Champlain (same street as your other photo) from back in the day. There's a Renault 5 (Le Car) in the background. You used to see quite a few French cars back then....
Forum: Great Lakes
07-12-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,011
Posted By Altair 4

The CVSR website updated today! Bike...

The CVSR website updated today!

Bike Aboard is part of their Explorer program. The website says it will restart on Wednesday, July 20. CVSR Bike Aboard (https://www.cvsr.org/bike-aboard/)

I...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-11-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,064
Posted By Altair 4

Google "The Great Ride" on YT for a hour long...

Google "The Great Ride" on YT for a hour long video on the GAP and C&O that was produced by our local PBS station. You might enjoy it.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-08-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,896
Posted By Altair 4

No only is it a short and easy ride, you can take...

No only is it a short and easy ride, you can take advantage of either the segregated bike lane on Penn Avenue:...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-01-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,064
Posted By Altair 4

I rode a 32 mile out-and-back from Garrett, PA to...

I rode a 32 mile out-and-back from Garrett, PA to the Mason Dixon Line on Oct. 14, 2020. The leaves were good but not great that year. The trail was not very busy (it was a Wednesday)....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

A street scene that reminds me of the "Mary...

A street scene that reminds me of the "Mary Poppins" neighborhood.
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-14-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By Altair 4

No, but I have been known to let my manager know...

No, but I have been known to let my manager know that I'm taking a short-notice vacation day if the next day's weather looks too sweet to not ride. Luckily, he's rides, too, so he gets it.
Forum: Touring
03-01-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,518
Posted By Altair 4

Mmmm...I wouldn't recommend McKee's Rocks for...

Mmmm...I wouldn't recommend McKee's Rocks for parking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,735
Posted By Altair 4

I have a Park PCS-10 (the old model). It...

I have a Park PCS-10 (the old model). It certainly makes working on our bikes easier. Enjoy your new tool! I really like the tool tray.
Forum: Touring
01-09-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By Altair 4

Check this link. I think you may find some useful...

Check this link. I think you may find some useful info:
Ontario by Bike - Manitoulin Island (https://www.ontariobybike.ca/great-places-to-cycle/manitoulin-island-lacloche-foothills/)

I dream of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,809
Posted By Altair 4

I checked out the link you provided. The...

I checked out the link you provided. The Rockymount is extremely similar to the Kuat Transfer 2. If the Rockymount is a serious contender for you, I'd cross-price it against the Kuat. I bought our...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,266
Posted By Altair 4

In 11 years of riding, I've had two flats, both...

In 11 years of riding, I've had two flats, both on rear tires, so they were messier changes (after the second one, I put a pair of vinyl painting gloves in my saddle bag). I bought Mr. Tuffy liners...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,544
Posted By Altair 4

I ride for the joy of it. That feeling begins...

I ride for the joy of it. That feeling begins when I first stand up on the pedals when starting out on a ride. It does wonders for my peace of mind and drains away my thoughts and problems that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

Pittsburgh has an annual event, Light Up Night,...

Pittsburgh has an annual event, Light Up Night, to kick off the holiday season with live music, a Christmas market, food trucks and fireworks. The temperature was in the upper 40's, but the air was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,419
Posted By Altair 4

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Great Allegheny Passage - Oct. 29, 2019
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,419
Posted By Altair 4

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October 14, 2020 - View from the Keystone Viaduct on the Great Allegheny...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

I really like this shot!

I really like this shot!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-23-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By Altair 4

Agreed. This time of the year opens up ride...

Agreed. This time of the year opens up ride opportunities I would normally pass on during the height of the summer. If you ride the Wheeling trail, post your thoughts and experiences!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-22-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By Altair 4

Haven't ridden it, but walked the downtown...

Haven't ridden it, but walked the downtown section in June 2020. It was a really hot day and my only recollection was there was precious little shade. Oh, and on a Sunday, there were very few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

The Altair family was there about 10 years ago,...

The Altair family was there about 10 years ago, after visiting Zion and Bryce. We loved Capitol Reef - so beautiful and, at least when we were there, so few people. It was like we were the only...
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By Altair 4

David.MPB, just be aware that the Capitol Limited...

David.MPB, just be aware that the Capitol Limited is frequently late, from what I recall from other threads here. Others might be able to chime in on that.
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By Altair 4

Bicycle Heaven's website says they close at 7:00...

Bicycle Heaven's website says they close at 7:00 PM. Since the OP says he'll be here in a couple of weeks, that'll mean he'd be riding back to the train station at dusk.



Good advice here. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

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Ohio River just downstream from Pittsburgh
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,288
Posted By Altair 4

That's a beautiful shot.

That's a beautiful shot.
Forum: Touring
08-02-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,868
Posted By Altair 4

Well, lots of bike lane development has taken...

Well, lots of bike lane development has taken place here over the last 5 or more years. I wouldn't be surprised if more improvements are made on the GAP in the city.
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