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Forum: Southeast
03-24-16, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By RedC

Beautiful country to ride. I can't go this year...

Beautiful country to ride. I can't go this year cause we are going to Ireland May 2 but I have ridden in the area
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,108
Posted By RedC

I have to dodge Ninja cyclists, walkers and...

I have to dodge Ninja cyclists, walkers and runners in dark clothing in the dark to get out of my neighborhood to the ride. Florida law requires reflectors but no one enforces it, Nor do they cite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,852
Posted By RedC

I made the swap at 67 years old and 275lbs when I...

I made the swap at 67 years old and 275lbs when I went to a road bike. Now at 73 and 250 I ride a Specialized Roubaix and use my hybrid to carry stuff. I rode over 200 miles last week but it does...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,073
Posted By RedC

Great job, my first century took a lot longer...

Great job, my first century took a lot longer than that
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,516
Posted By RedC

Your feet are a lot more flexible than mine then,...

Your feet are a lot more flexible than mine then, Some shoes fit me better than others and they are all the same size
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,873
Posted By RedC

When I started riding a road bike 5 years ago my...

When I started riding a road bike 5 years ago my saddle was killing me and all my friends gave me suggestions on saddles ( I think I own 6 now) except one friend who was 70 yro and an experienced...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 12,887
Posted By RedC

6488 miles 191 rides 74,088 ft elevation and I...

6488 miles 191 rides 74,088 ft elevation and I didn't neglect my kids, my little boy is 46. You can ride more when you're old:lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-13, 04:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,292
Posted By RedC

7000 miles and lose 30 to 50 lbs. I lost nearly...

7000 miles and lose 30 to 50 lbs. I lost nearly 40lbs in 2012 then went through a lot of difficulty in 2013 and gained 15lbs back. I've lose about 10 of those in the last month and I'm back on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,390
Posted By RedC

This was a rough year for me and I've had trouble...

This was a rough year for me and I've had trouble holding on to 40lb pound loss in 2012. But I'm back to riding more and eating less cause I figured out I just can't ride faster than I can eat and...
Forum: Southeast
12-16-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By RedC

We ate at Joe's Family Restaurant when we were...

We ate at Joe's Family Restaurant when we were there in October and they took such good care of us we came back the next night. Food was good, service was good and the prices were low. It's on Main...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

We're having a cold front here too. They are...

We're having a cold front here too. They are expecting it to be down to 58 F at the beginning of our ride on Wednesday and not get back above 80 til the weekend:(
Forum: Southeast
12-10-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

Ron, you missed it. We had great weather, a...

Ron, you missed it. We had great weather, a great turnout and lot's of fun. Maybe next year
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,481
Posted By RedC

[QUOTE=abdul10000;16318243]Yes the seat is not...

[QUOTE=abdul10000;16318243]Yes the seat is not comfortable, but there aren't any professional bike stores in my city, except the one I bought the bike from. Therefore, I have to relay on online...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,481
Posted By RedC

Your inseam is more important than your height. ...

Your inseam is more important than your height. I'm 6'4" and I have a 34" inseam and I ride a 62. I can ride a 60 or a 64 but I'm more comfortable on a 62. Living in a small town and dealing with...
Forum: Southeast
12-02-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

Looks like the weather is going to be perfect. ...

Looks like the weather is going to be perfect. Low's in the 60's and highs in the low 80's. I'm marking roads on Wednesday (many of the routes were marked over the weekend but I was out of town) We...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

That's my experience. I don't know much about...

That's my experience. I don't know much about the technology, my buddy's son owns the Specialized Shop and I just wanted mine to be better than his Dad's:lol:.. So far I'm doing pretty well riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,028
Posted By RedC

At 6'4" 250lbs (closer to 300 5 yrs ago) I've had...

At 6'4" 250lbs (closer to 300 5 yrs ago) I've had constant problems with wheels until I bought a set of Ksyrium SL last year. The only problem I've had was when the lady with the Chevrolet hit me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

No complaints about the Madone but the Roubaix...

No complaints about the Madone but the Roubaix smooths out the pavement and the ride is spectacular I also got electronic shifting (Ultegra 10 spd) which adds another level to the new ride. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

Got out this weekend and rode 40 miles at 17...

Got out this weekend and rode 40 miles at 17 plus mph and the bike was still sweet. Rode 50 more on Saturday and 40 more on Sunday so I'm over 300 miles on the bike and still a happy camper.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

I got the S-Works Roubaix 10 days ago and I have...

I got the S-Works Roubaix 10 days ago and I have 300 miles on it. It's the sweetest ride I've ever had and I'm a little older and bigger than most of you. I'm 71 yo and weigh 250lbs and that seat...
Forum: Introductions
11-19-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By RedC

I started here 5 years ago when I bought a Trek...

I started here 5 years ago when I bought a Trek Navigator. Which is heavier and slower than what you have. Like you I wanted to ride to work and around the neighborhood. Six months later I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,227
Posted By RedC

Shimano now makes a cleat cover that fits better...

Shimano now makes a cleat cover that fits better than Kool Kovers. Amazon has them I just got a pair
Forum: Commuting
11-19-13, 03:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,110
Posted By RedC

I've never ridden without some kind of mirror. ...

I've never ridden without some kind of mirror. Right now I use helmet mirrors but if you can't see far enough ahead to be able to glance into the mirror you need a better headlight. I use Cygolites...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,110
Posted By RedC

Looks like my magic shine and I paid a lot more...

Looks like my magic shine and I paid a lot more than that. I don't worry about the cars at night I can see them and I make sure they can see me. I'm lit up like some kind of emergency. The other...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

I've been on the east coast for all of my 71...

I've been on the east coast for all of my 71 years. I don't trust air that's not damp. Years ago when I was working as a professional speaker I would get in trouble in Arizona and New Mexico and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 16,568
Posted By RedC

If it keeps up you can come visit me in Florida. ...

If it keeps up you can come visit me in Florida. I've had my new Roubaix a week and I've got 139 miles on it, would have been more but the wind last Wednesday was over 30mph and while the Roubaix...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 05:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,810
Posted By RedC

I've found cyclists to be the nicest people I've...

I've found cyclists to be the nicest people I've ever been associated with. I've never had a problem and not had folks offer to help. I don't really care whether they wave or not
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,127,150
Posted By RedC

40 miles to Breakfast with my buddies

40 miles to Breakfast with my buddies
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

Thanks for the help. My friends son owns the...

Thanks for the help. My friends son owns the bike shop and they video'd the build on several S-Works they just got in and mine was first
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

Let's see if this...

Let's see if this works:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AjE-RIurbM It should link to a video of my bike being built
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

I'm 71 and weigh in at 250. That means I am an...

I'm 71 and weigh in at 250. That means I am an old fat guy and that Roubaix is the sweetest ride ever. I had minor surgery a couple of weeks ago and I've been avoiding the younger, skinnier group...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

Yes, if I can remember how to post it351197

Yes, if I can remember how to post it351197
Forum: Southeast
11-17-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

Sounds like a plan. I'm more afraid of the temps...

Sounds like a plan. I'm more afraid of the temps than the hills but I would love to try to join you
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,396
Posted By RedC

I just got a S-Works Roubaix with 11r carbon and...

I just got a S-Works Roubaix with 11r carbon and the S-Works CG-R Carbon Seatpost with Zertz. It's the most comfortable ride I've ever had Much better than my Madone 5.9. I have Ksyrium SL wheels ...
Forum: Southeast
11-16-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By RedC

You've got a great bike club there and lots of...

You've got a great bike club there and lots of good bike shops . Check out the North Florida Bicycle Club and you'll get lots of help. My son lives in Jacksonville nd occassionally I ride up there
Forum: Southeast
11-16-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

You live in Gainesville, I graduated from...

You live in Gainesville, I graduated from Gainesville Highschool and my sister is Sally Walters, her husband and sons own the Dairy Queens I'm going up there for Thanksgiving If you make it to our...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,016
Posted By RedC

I went to the ISM Adamo Road saddle which is...

I went to the ISM Adamo Road saddle which is shorter.. I can't say I think it's comfortable but I don't have chafing anymore
Forum: Southeast
11-14-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

It's the Highlands Bikefest because it's in...

It's the Highlands Bikefest because it's in Highlands County, Fl. We are expecting close to 400 riders this year. Some of us have been coming from Georgia to Florida for years. Herman Talmadge,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,756
Posted By RedC

Hard to beat Nashbar's Orange pump for price and...

Hard to beat Nashbar's Orange pump for price and durability and works on both my presta and schrader tires
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Posted By RedC

I learned about Strava from this forum and I...

I learned about Strava from this forum and I enjoy comparing my rides to others and to my past rides. I've never felt forced to get stupid either with competition on Strava or my group rides when...
Forum: Southeast
11-11-13, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

As you were! The ballet is the next weekend this...

As you were! The ballet is the next weekend this year so they won't mess up my ride, I'll be riding all three days unless I get saddled with SAG duty one day. The hotel is full but there are...
Forum: Southeast
11-11-13, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By RedC

I'm part of the club that's hosting it. It's a...

I'm part of the club that's hosting it. It's a great weekend, lots of people great food, nice routes. The group is diverse enough so that we accomodate the roadies that want to turn it into a race,...
Forum: Southeast
06-23-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By RedC

Not sure why anyone would label it "unsafe". My...

Not sure why anyone would label it "unsafe". My son and his family live close to there and I've ridden it with my grandchildren several times over the last 5 years. Most recently I was there in May...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,285
Posted By RedC

You're a couple of thousand miles ahead of me but...

You're a couple of thousand miles ahead of me but I didn't get a road bike until December 08. But it's pretty cool to feel better at 71 then I did at 61. I rode 65 miles today and I never dreamed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By RedC

About a month ago I had 5 in one weekend. I came...

About a month ago I had 5 in one weekend. I came out to ride and my back tire was flat. I changed it but I did not find the cause. About 10 miles into the ride I flatted again and this time we...
Forum: Southeast
06-04-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By RedC

West Orange trail Bikes and Blades 407-877-0600...

West Orange trail Bikes and Blades 407-877-0600 or 888-281-3341 rents bikes and the West Orange Trail connects with the trails in Clermont so 40 or 50 miles without getting on the road is pretty easy
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,347
Posted By RedC

Karma is kind of a cool thing. The guy I stopped...

Karma is kind of a cool thing. The guy I stopped to help 5 years ago has since become my best friend. Makes me glad every day I stopped to help him
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,570
Posted By RedC

While most of us have falls in the beginning,...

While most of us have falls in the beginning, after a while it just becomes automatic to clip out even after an emergency stop. What is far more important to me is I don't have to worry about my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 801
Posted By RedC

I'm receiving my new 500 unit today because they...

I'm receiving my new 500 unit today because they are replacing the old unit. call Garmin
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,514
Posted By RedC

They can still drop me but it takes longer than...

They can still drop me but it takes longer than it used to. I knew I was making progress when one of my mentors told me he" hated me" Apparently he looked forward to the break he took waiting for...
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