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11-13-22, 10:26 AM
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Posted By jppe

I not one of those whose cycled with bad hips,...

I not one of those whose cycled with bad hips, but I have had a total hip replacement. Crashed one afternoon, broke the ball off the femur neck and had a new hip the next day. I also watched my wife...
08-16-22, 04:59 PM
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Denver is still around, just a different handle!...

Denver is still around, just a different handle! Nora and he still get in some rides outside of Denver, CO.
06-21-22, 06:26 PM
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Ol Joe doing a good job of promoting the safe...

Ol Joe doing a good job of promoting the safe aspects of cycling.
04-27-22, 10:28 AM
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I didn’t know there was a bike shop in Locust....

I didn’t know there was a bike shop in Locust. I’ll have to check it out.

I didn’t visit when you were on Lower RR. That’s a lot of flips!

Traffic has picked up everywhere around here. Houses...
04-26-22, 04:01 PM
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I was riding out your way yesterday. I've ridden...

I was riding out your way yesterday. I've ridden all the roads around Locust over the years. Who would have thought there would be all that growth in Locust.....sometimes I'll fight the traffic on...
02-08-22, 06:56 PM
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Posted By jppe

CS&N!!!! My theme song and motto when I was...

CS&N!!!! My theme song and motto when I was single.
01-21-22, 08:15 PM
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Most manufacturer specs for my bikes have said to...

Most manufacturer specs for my bikes have said to keep it to no more 35mm. You should be really good. I agree with being able to make adjustments! When my previous stem cracked I went with more rise...
01-11-22, 07:18 AM
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Posted By jppe

Especially on carbon steerer tubes!!!

Especially on carbon steerer tubes!!!
12-22-21, 04:58 PM
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Posted By jppe

Off topic but maybe some can relate. I play golf...

Off topic but maybe some can relate. I play golf 5 days a week with other retirees. One of our regulars stopped joining us around the time COVID started so we didn’t think too much about it. I was...
09-16-21, 05:08 PM
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Oh well, rode 109 miles with 4000’ of climbing...

Oh well, rode 109 miles with 4000’ of climbing today. Slower than normal but comfortable ride. Doing a two day solo self supported ride to the NC coast. Tomorrow will be 100 miles and pretty flat.
09-08-21, 06:04 AM
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It starts in the mountains with hills and doesn’t...

It starts in the mountains with hills and doesn’t flatten out for about 4 days. Normally hills aren’t an issue but just haven’t ridden enough to know lately.
09-07-21, 01:51 PM
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I’m wondering if my years are starting to show....

I’m wondering if my years are starting to show. After riding 3-100 milers on a lightly packed bike in 3 days in June, I’ve not really ridden that much. Nothing to really train for and it’s been hot....
05-06-21, 08:36 PM
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Posted By jppe

RIP Charlie Spainhour. He was doing his usual...

RIP Charlie Spainhour. He was doing his usual Tuesday bike ride and suffered a massive heart attack. 67 years old. I don’t think he posted in 50+ but fits this forum for sure. He also enjoyed playing...
05-03-21, 05:54 PM
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Posted By jppe

I think my last cup of coffee was in College for...

I think my last cup of coffee was in College for late night studying!
04-23-21, 04:52 PM
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Posted By jppe

I was talking about that very thing earlier this...

I was talking about that very thing earlier this week. In my situation I’m walking 18 holes of golf every morning so I’m a bit more tired in the evenings for group rides. Plus when I was working I...
01-07-21, 03:32 PM
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Posted By jppe

I walk 18 holes every morning M-F since I...

I walk 18 holes every morning M-F since I retired. I try and ride a couple times on weekdays and then do longer rides on weekends. There’s room for both! I thought playing that much golf I’d be...
12-02-20, 09:00 PM
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Posted By jppe

I went searching for some 10 speed Simano/SRAM...

I went searching for some 10 speed Simano/SRAM parts recently and I was shocked with no one carrying anything other than chains. I was finally able to find some chain rings and replaced my SRAM red...
07-13-20, 05:42 PM
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I love the classic look of that bike. I bet it...

I love the classic look of that bike. I bet it rides great. I don’t know if I’ve seen a picture of it before but then again you have such a large stable I’m not sure I can remember all of them.

It...
06-24-20, 10:52 AM
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Posted By jppe

How is Nora doing?

How is Nora doing?
06-01-20, 07:10 AM
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Excellent!! Do you have the ability to see your...

Excellent!! Do you have the ability to see your metrics.....speed, cadence, heart rate and distance for example?

Also what is the typical terrain and environment that you ride in. Hills, wind...
05-31-20, 01:14 PM
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What areas are you looking for the training to...

What areas are you looking for the training to help you “improve “?
11-30-19, 01:01 PM
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67 here. Crashed in August of last year resulting...

67 here. Crashed in August of last year resulting in a hip replacement. The day I crashed I was riding with the A group and was as strong as most of them. Fast forward to this past Sunday. I went out...
10-23-19, 03:58 PM
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Posted By jppe

Why did they make a different frames for females...

Why did they make a different frames for females in the early days anyway? Because they wore the ankle length skirts?
08-07-19, 04:37 PM
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Posted By jppe

Great idea! There are a lot of cyclists in your...

Great idea! There are a lot of cyclists in your area. I rode in the 7/4 Apple Pie ride out of N Guilford HS last month.
06-02-19, 04:43 AM
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This past week it’s been hotter than normal in NC...

This past week it’s been hotter than normal in NC for this time of the year. Temperatures were mid to high 90’s accompanied by the Carolinas high humidity. I walk 18 holes of golf every morning. We...
05-19-19, 04:12 PM
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A gentleman about our age bought a Giant ebike....

A gentleman about our age bought a Giant ebike. He was having trouble staying with our group but not any longer! He really like it, allows him to continue to ride with locals and he’s quickly learned...
05-14-19, 05:03 PM
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Posted By jppe

Welcome! I’m just down the road in Concord. Good...

Welcome! I’m just down the road in Concord. Good luck with the new bikes and bike revival. You really can’t have too many bikes. Keep up the riding and the weight loss!
03-04-19, 03:14 PM
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Thanks for checking in! Riding is going...

Thanks for checking in! Riding is going okay.....it has been 6 months since the replacement. I’m working my way back up to the longer rides. An 80 miler is going well now. But I don’t seem to have...
11-24-18, 10:08 PM
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Posted By jppe

Both. I did Bootlegger and I also ride that area...

Both. I did Bootlegger and I also ride that area from time to time.....at least I did before breaking my hip. I live about 90 minutes away. Most of my gravel riding was out of Love Valley into the...
11-23-18, 12:13 PM
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Betsy’s store with my Lynskey in front...
10-03-18, 10:33 AM
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I’m doing pretty good thank you!! I walked...

I’m doing pretty good thank you!!

I walked 5-6 miles Monday watching my golf buddies play. Yesterday I chipped and putted then walked another 9 holes with them. This morning I rode the exercise...
09-10-18, 03:09 PM
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Posted By jppe

Excellent! I’m glad they were able to insert the...

Excellent! I’m glad they were able to insert the rod and save the ball and socket. I broke the ball off the femur neck so I wound up with a total hip replacement. The upside is the leg was immediate...
09-09-18, 04:40 PM
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When did you break your hip? I’m at 3 weeks for...

When did you break your hip? I’m at 3 weeks for mine. Curious about Recovery.
08-06-18, 06:12 AM
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05-20-18, 07:03 PM
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How have you found the ride on the Lynskey...

How have you found the ride on the Lynskey compared to the Litespeed?
05-06-18, 06:29 PM
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Posted By jppe

Looks great!

Looks great!
05-04-18, 03:32 PM
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Posted By jppe

if your Helix rides as smooth as my GR260 you...

if your Helix rides as smooth as my GR260 you will love it. I’m looking at getting a second set of wheels just for riding on the road/paved surfaces. Looking forward to the pictures and ride reports.
12-29-17, 03:22 PM
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Posted By jppe

We were on a trail that took us around and north...

We were on a trail that took us around and north of Raleigh. We wound up in Knightdale that afternoon. I’ve ridden the Crabtree Section some years ago.
12-24-17, 09:31 AM
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Posted By jppe

Which trail were you on? Just wondering if that...

Which trail were you on? Just wondering if that was one of the trails we rode around Raleigh on the Mountains to Coast ride in October......
09-18-17, 10:33 AM
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Posted By jppe

I just realized I'm now eligible to participate...

I just realized I'm now eligible to participate with the really wise crowd. I even now have a Medicare card. What have I missed?
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