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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

47.4 miles on a gorgeous day, temps in the low...

47.4 miles on a gorgeous day, temps in the low 80's with humidity at 42%. Last ride for now until I come back from out of town trip in a week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,917
Posted By wrafl

You can do it just take your time. My normal ride...

You can do it just take your time. My normal ride is 50 miles per outing. Just did a 46.4 miles and I'm not even tired yet except the heat was just unbearable.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

46.4 miles today despite late start with temp at...

46.4 miles today despite late start with temp at 79* and 87* after my ride. Humidity wasn't so bad at 55%.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,898
Posted By wrafl

I'm no affluent but I do have the desire for...

I'm no affluent but I do have the desire for addtional bikes. End of year
clearance sale is fast approaching so I'll keep an eye on good deals, this time
a road bike to compliment my hybrid...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

41.6 miles after a week off the bike due to out...

41.6 miles after a week off the bike due to out of town trip. It was 80 when I started and 89 when I got home with high humidity. Had to quit just after noon today due to weather warning about heat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,187
Posted By wrafl

Ineteresting topic. I wash everything except the...

Ineteresting topic. I wash everything except the helmet and it's straps. The helmet smells badly when I have it on. I'll try few of the suggestions here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

30.4 miles yesterday. Took a late start so it was...

30.4 miles yesterday. Took a late start so it was twilight when I rode. Didn't get to use the lights though despite being ready to ride after dusk. I prefer the morning ride over twilight ride, I get...
Forum: Touring
08-01-10, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By wrafl

You're welcome and just in case you need more...

You're welcome and just in case you need more info, the site below is a good resource of touring with journals that you may find about New Zealand.

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,912
Posted By wrafl

Fell off my bike while standing waiting to cross...

Fell off my bike while standing waiting to cross the street. I pretended to look at something wrong after I picked myself up. Luckily, no other cyclist nearby except auto traffic.
Forum: Touring
08-01-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By wrafl

Suit yourself with the pictures appropriate for...

Suit yourself with the pictures appropriate for your website:

http://www.fullyloadedtouring.com/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

7/31 - 23.4 miles 70.3 miles today. The...

7/31 - 23.4 miles
70.3 miles today. The weather was nice not humid but temps in the low 80's when I dismount off the bike.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By wrafl

+1 for Schwinn $10.00 at Walmart if simplicity...

+1 for Schwinn $10.00 at Walmart if simplicity and reliability is all you want. Takes, avg. speed, distance travelled, time travelled and max speed. Might have 17 function but you can just ignore the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

43.4 miles today despite a late start. It was...

43.4 miles today despite a late start. It was cloudy all day with threat of rain that never took place. Hopefully, it does not rain tomorrow and if I go for a ride, I'll have over 700 miles for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

56.4 miles, very nice day with very pleasant...

56.4 miles, very nice day with very pleasant temps in the 70's. Today's ride put me over 3100+ miles for the year.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

56.4 miles and that put me over 3100+ miles to...

56.4 miles and that put me over 3100+ miles to date. It was a nice and sunny day with very pleasant temperature in the 70's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 784
Posted By wrafl

I usually pick up coins during my ride. Maybe...

I usually pick up coins during my ride. Maybe they were thrown to the cyclist before me and let me pick them up. I don't mind stopping then picking it up. This season I think I have picked up over...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

60.5 miles today. I haven't posted a few rides...

60.5 miles today. I haven't posted a few rides lately. Today's ride was mostly cloudy with the sun sneaking at times, temp at start in the upper 70's and mid 80's when I quit. I hope tomorrow's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

44.3 miles this morning. Have to quit before noon...

44.3 miles this morning. Have to quit before noon as it was too hot to ride for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,703
Posted By wrafl

I bring each bottle of water and Gatorade and...

I bring each bottle of water and Gatorade and energy bars for nutrition.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By wrafl

+ 1 for the Schwinn. Simple no frills easy to use...

+ 1 for the Schwinn. Simple no frills easy to use and happy user here. Had wireless Ascent which runs wildly specially next to my wireless laptop. Would never go back to wireless again. I used Garmin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

48 miles today. Sorry, no pictures to post my...

48 miles today. Sorry, no pictures to post my ride like kjc. And those are nice pics and nice route with less vehicular traffic. My ride this morning was through a MUP, sidestreets and less travelled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

58.4 miles, nice sunny day temps in the 80's with...

58.4 miles, nice sunny day temps in the 80's with very low humidity. Tomorrow should be repeat of todays weather.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 8,016
Posted By wrafl

2700+ miles to date, already exceeding my total...

2700+ miles to date, already exceeding my total miles of last year. Won't have that many miles if I didn't ride during the winter months. I'm gonna finish '10 with over 4500 miles for sure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

44.3 miles just before noon when the temp was...

44.3 miles just before noon when the temp was suppsed to be 90* It was again way too hot but if you start early and rack up those miles, it wasn't bad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,353
Posted By wrafl

With the weather like today, it was too hot to...

With the weather like today, it was too hot to ride but you only feel it when you stop for a short break. I would say keep on moving and you won't feel it and keep hydrated. It's tempting to lay down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

Clarification, I do drink more often and refill...

Clarification, I do drink more often and refill my water bottle at water fountains along the MUPs. Last Sunday, I actully ran out of Gatorade but bought a bottle at a vending machine by the clubhouse...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,644
Posted By wrafl

I carry mine on a mini pannier on the top tube....

I carry mine on a mini pannier on the top tube. Works very well for me but of course my cell is not a droid, it's an LG don't know the model though.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

Despite the hot weather, I managed to ride 47.3...

Despite the hot weather, I managed to ride 47.3 miles before noon. It was very hot, have to hydrate often every 5 miles I think. Two bottles I take with me one for water and the other for Gatorade...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-10, 09:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,528
Posted By wrafl

I have 4 with one 73 Raleigh Supercourse...

I have 4 with one 73 Raleigh Supercourse unassembled, boxed and ready for shipping. Just sent away my Dahon folder to my brother last week. I hope he enjoys it. The Marin and Trek are my active...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

35 miles yesterday and 51 miles this bright sunny...

35 miles yesterday and 51 miles this bright sunny morning, very humid and hot.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-02-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,524
Posted By wrafl

TomChgo I hope these pics help. Sorry I didn't...

TomChgo I hope these pics help. Sorry I didn't get to take pics of the Bontrager bar ends 158133158135158134
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

51.5 miles this beautiful morning. Forecast for...

51.5 miles this beautiful morning. Forecast for tomorrow is about the same so I'll be on the bike one more day before the storms.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,524
Posted By wrafl

I have the Bontrager on my other hybrid and got...

I have the Bontrager on my other hybrid and got the Ergon GC2 on my other. They are both perfect, allows other hand positions on the bar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,184
Posted By wrafl

Saw a fox this morning staring at me as I...

Saw a fox this morning staring at me as I approached but he was some 10 feet away from the road. Perhaps I was too big for him for his meal. Didn't move at all as he looked away from me perhaps...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

26.3 miles yesterday and 41.3 this morning. What...

26.3 miles yesterday and 41.3 this morning. What a nice day for a ride, temps were in the 70's. I call for repeat weather tomorrow.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By wrafl

Also Topeak Space Bar, got one on my Marin for...

Also Topeak Space Bar, got one on my Marin for mounting headlights.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,993
Posted By wrafl

I have the GC2 which is more than enough to give...

I have the GC2 which is more than enough to give me multiple position and it feels good on the hands for long rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

45 miles this morning.

45 miles this morning.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,562
Posted By wrafl

50 miles going through 4 towns this morning.

50 miles going through 4 towns this morning.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By wrafl

Welcome to the forum guys. You may also lurk at...

Welcome to the forum guys. You may also lurk at the electronics forum for lights and other safety gadgets you might need.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

50 miles this morning before the mid day sun. It...

50 miles this morning before the mid day sun. It was in the low 70's at the start and 82* when I pulled up the driveway. Forecast for tomorrow will be the same before the scorching 90's arrive for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

41.3 miles this morning before the noon sun and...

41.3 miles this morning before the noon sun and heat. Expecting 90's for todays high.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

Worried about your whereabout. Glad to hear...

Worried about your whereabout. Glad to hear things are getting back to normal at home. Welcome back Slo Spoke Jim.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

Short 26 miles this morning so that I could join...

Short 26 miles this morning so that I could join my son for lunch, his father's day treat for me. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By wrafl

I order at e shops. They are usually cheaper than...

I order at e shops. They are usually cheaper than buying and going store to
store. Usually they have no sales tax unless the e shop is in your state and
they also ship free and when you are not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By wrafl

Congratulations dd123. Got one too with almost...

Congratulations dd123. Got one too with almost 1500 miles on it. Just love it. installed rack, fenders, 2 water botle cages and Ergon grips. Will post pictures of latest additions soon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

46.7 miles yesterday and 48.5 today. Today was...

46.7 miles yesterday and 48.5 today. Today was much hotter than yesterday but when you start early, you certainly beat the heat which was in the 80's yesterday and 90 today when I quit. Those berries...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By wrafl

51.8 miles this morning. Nice sunny weather in...

51.8 miles this morning. Nice sunny weather in the 70's to lower 80's with light breeze. Forecast for tomorrow is hot and humid in the low 90's for the high.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,238
Posted By wrafl

I enjoy hot weather riding too, as long as I...

I enjoy hot weather riding too, as long as I regularly hydrate my self. I carry two bottles with me, one for water and one for a mix of gatorade and
whatever juice I can mix with it. I had overcome...
Forum: Touring
06-15-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 844
Posted By wrafl

Try the Marin street series hybrids. I have the...

Try the Marin street series hybrids. I have the Larkspur complete with rack and fender mounts and two bottle cages.
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