Can I join at 49?
06-07-07, 07:00 PM
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Can I join at 49?
Those other guys are too healthy for me 
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49 years old...at LEAST 20 lbs overweight. I'm back on my beloved road bike after 15 years.
I used to ride a Cannondale at least 30-35 miles every day. Got married, got lazy, got fat.
A few days ago, I wandered into a LBS and fell in love with a Specialized Sequoia Elite. Plunked 1K on the counter and headed home to dream about my old body.
So far, I've manged to do about 10 miles between 2 nights of riding, while sustaining a 65% heart rate. (doctor's suggestion after a routine stress test).
I feel born again.
Sorry if I babbled.
Nice to meet all of you.
049 years old...at LEAST 20 lbs overweight. I'm back on my beloved road bike after 15 years.
I used to ride a Cannondale at least 30-35 miles every day. Got married, got lazy, got fat.
A few days ago, I wandered into a LBS and fell in love with a Specialized Sequoia Elite. Plunked 1K on the counter and headed home to dream about my old body.
So far, I've manged to do about 10 miles between 2 nights of riding, while sustaining a 65% heart rate. (doctor's suggestion after a routine stress test).
I feel born again.
Sorry if I babbled.
Nice to meet all of you.
06-07-07, 07:03 PM
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You are welcome here.
You may however never be the same again.
You may however never be the same again.
06-07-07, 07:09 PM
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I am younger than you by a year and I have not been run off yet... With any kind of luck you will manage to become 50 eventually...
06-07-07, 07:09 PM
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You will enjoy it. I can't imagine a better group to share stories with. Of course there's really only three people here, each with several different alter egos.
06-07-07, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
You will enjoy it. I can't imagine a better group to share stories with. Of course there's really only three people here, each with several different alter egos.
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06-07-07, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by card
sure. age brings tollerance.
06-07-07, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony8858
Those other guys are too healthy for me 0
49 years old...at LEAST 20 lbs overweight. I'm back on my beloved road bike after 15 years.
I used to ride a Cannondale at least 30-35 miles every day. Got married, got lazy, got fat.
A few days ago, I wandered into a LBS and fell in love with a Specialized Sequoia Elite. Plunked 1K on the counter and headed home to dream about my old body.
So far, I've manged to do about 10 miles between 2 nights of riding, while sustaining a 65% heart rate. (doctor's suggestion after a routine stress test).
I feel born again.
Sorry if I babbled.
Nice to meet all of you.
049 years old...at LEAST 20 lbs overweight. I'm back on my beloved road bike after 15 years.
I used to ride a Cannondale at least 30-35 miles every day. Got married, got lazy, got fat.
A few days ago, I wandered into a LBS and fell in love with a Specialized Sequoia Elite. Plunked 1K on the counter and headed home to dream about my old body.
So far, I've manged to do about 10 miles between 2 nights of riding, while sustaining a 65% heart rate. (doctor's suggestion after a routine stress test).
I feel born again.
Sorry if I babbled.
Nice to meet all of you.
Welcome!
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06-07-07, 08:22 PM
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You may actually be 50, as some of us came back a year younger after returning from the "mother ship". Just ask DG or TWL--they can probably explain it better!
06-07-07, 08:25 PM
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I need more cowbell.
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You're welcome to join IF you brought pie. Did you?
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06-07-07, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by The Weak Link
Whoa, watch the spelling, BluesDawg is hanging tonite.....
06-07-07, 08:28 PM
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We used to have a cop named Webb Diego who checked IDs at the door, but he was run off, so you're safely in. Even if you didn't bring pie.
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06-07-07, 08:41 PM
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You're about 50 legally. I think the group does waive that. That's clever of you to join early. I joined in my mid 50's. Welcome to the group and BF.
06-07-07, 08:46 PM
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I need more cowbell.
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When can we expect your Rode My Age report?
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06-07-07, 08:47 PM
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You need to have fake ID or three pieces of mail from AARP.
06-07-07, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dogbait
You need to have fake ID or three pieces of mail from AARP.
But everybody's got 3 pieces of mail from AARP!
06-08-07, 03:51 AM
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But everybody's got 3 pieces of mail from AARP!
06-08-07, 05:01 AM
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Do you have aches and pains (arthritis is preferable)?
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles?
Do you like to eat pie?
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike?
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters?
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy?
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles?
Do you like to eat pie?
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike?
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters?
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy?
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum
06-08-07, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by rodrigaj
Do you have aches and pains (arthritis is preferable)?
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles?
Do you like to eat pie?
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike?
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters?
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy?
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles?
Do you like to eat pie?
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike?
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters?
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy?
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum
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06-08-07, 06:02 AM
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Anthony, you could ride your bike around Detroit at night time for a bit. That will age you by 12 months, if you live to talk about the rides.
06-08-07, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rodrigaj
Do you have aches and pains (arthritis is preferable)? yes
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles? no way
Do you like to eat pie? take it or leave it
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike? no
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters? hell no
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy? hell yes
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum
Do you like to take mallets and rub your saddles? no way
Do you like to eat pie? take it or leave it
Does it take you 5 years to find a proper fitting bike? no
Do you think "centuries" are best measured in "cent"imeters? hell no
Do you remember when Italian bicycles were made in Italy? hell yes
Do you remember doo wop?
If you've answered "yes" to anyone of those questions, you may join this forum