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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By Robvolz

Some notes: I'm used to riding a tandem,...

Some notes:

I'm used to riding a tandem, often alone to meet a friend.

So I'm used to "Hey, you lost your buddy" as if we've never heard that before.

Plus the "I wanna ride!!" Which if I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By Robvolz

Too much silly fun in Portland

Last weekend was the Ladds 500

500 laps around a traffic circle and you’ve done 100 miles.

This is not a race, this is a fun ride, where people do it on rollerskates, unicycles, tricycles, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By staehpj1

I don't get why passing other random riders is of...

I don't get why passing other random riders is of any consequence regardless of whether they are on ebikes or not. One can't assume anyone else is racing with you when not in an actual race. People...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By Steve B.

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly...

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly or Stephen Roche, or somebody, who was known for his climbing skills, was asked his secret to ascending - “I put it in the big ring and spin”. Or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By _ForceD_

Overtook an eBike today

I was going to post this in the Road forum but then decided to post her for other oldsters instead.
I actually overtook an eBike on my ride today. First time for that I think. We were on suburban...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,926
Posted By bblair

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high...

I have seen newish riders pedal at very high cadences because they read that some expert or pro said to do it. Not only does it look rediculous, but they always seem to get tired early.

Ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,926
Posted By rsbob

What are you doing over here in the 50+ Forum? ...

What are you doing over here in the 50+ Forum? Interloper!!! With your racing and power numbers, always thought you were in the 30s or 40s.

Anywho, I am not a competitor but over the last three...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,027
Posted By Billlyy

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This is the typical result!!!!! Pedal power for me , Cannondale quick hybrid!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By Leisesturm

There (IMO) has to be a better reason than 'just...

There (IMO) has to be a better reason than 'just for grins/curiosity' to go through the expense, etc. of a bar swap. As for 'hitting your thigh' ... wouldn't that depend on YOUR thighs? IOW, how can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-21-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By Russ Roth

I would get the wheels manufacturing version of...

I would get the wheels manufacturing version of the BB and just not worry about it. Personally have a poor view of anything FSA that involves bearings and understand being worried about replacement...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-21-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By merlinextraligh

This begs the question why you replace bb’s...

This begs the question why you replace bb’s prophylacticly. It’s not lie a failing bb leads to catastrophic failure. Why not run them till they start being a problem, I.e. making noise.

If a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 21,669
Posted By pepperbelly

Nothing about them bothers me!😎

Nothing about them bothers me!😎
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 21,669
Posted By Bald Paul

I look fast at the rest stops. :lol: ...

I look fast at the rest stops. :lol:

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My custom kit by Owayo
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,641
Posted By wolfchild

Here is my opinion... If a person is having...

Here is my opinion... If a person is having balance problems while cycling due to ageing ,it's only going to get worse and eventually they're going to start having balance problems while walking and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-03-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,551
Posted By RB1-luvr

oof. That was tough to read. You have an...

oof. That was tough to read. You have an amazing positive attitude.

I am seven months out from an otb faceplant that caused whiplash, concussion and three days of memory loss, among other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,849
Posted By Hermes

Married 52 years and riding tandems since 1980....

Married 52 years and riding tandems since 1980. We train and race together including team time trial, team pursuit at the track. My wife has raced team pursuit with me and two other men. In 2022, she...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,849
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

50 years together, but only riding seriously...

50 years together, but only riding seriously together - on a tandem - since '07. Getting there was a long and interesting process, at least to us. I'll talk a little about it as it might be of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,849
Posted By andrewclaus

Spouses

Does anyone else here regularly ride with a "long term" spouse? I'm going riding again today with my wife of 40 years. We've been riding together for almost 43 years. Cycling was at the root of our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By rsbob

Did likewise 35 miles 1500’ gain ...

Did likewise 35 miles 1500’ gain

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,299
Posted By late

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 21,669
Posted By obrentharris

I retired from amateur racing last year at the...

I retired from amateur racing last year at the age of 70. I still wear the team jersey on occasion.

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 21,669
Posted By big john

Team jerseys don't fit me. If they did, I...

Team jerseys don't fit me. If they did, I wouldn't be against wearing one. I have some club jerseys but mostly I buy solid colors. I do enjoy seeing all the different jerseys at events and even on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,686
Posted By Trav1s

I know nothing about the original poster's age...

I know nothing about the original poster's age but make this response in light of the time I have worked with aging people and a significant stint working in hospice...

Cognitive decline is real...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,585
Posted By Biker395

That happens with a lot of activities. You’re...

That happens with a lot of activities. You’re just rolling along, doing your thing … and seemingly, all of a sudden, you notice:

”Jeez … I’m the oldest MF’er here. What happened to everyone?”
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,528
Posted By sbrudno

As a mid 70s guy myself, I read you: get on the...

As a mid 70s guy myself, I read you: get on the bike! Good luck with the ablation. You should be up and about soon after but should probably not get back on the bike until your follow-up visit.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,528
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I haven't posted much on this forum. My cycling...

I haven't posted much on this forum. My cycling concerns are more about getting 'er done than anything else. "Lets get 'er done" is rando-speak for get back on your frigging bike and ride. I'm trying...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,435
Posted By gobicycling

Yes I remember the first annual 50 plus bike ride...

Yes I remember the first annual 50 plus bike ride in Glenwood springs quite clearly. Something I will never attempt to organize again. A lot of hard work went into it but we had some complex...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,528
Posted By SW84

Not all of us.....

Not all of us.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,427
Posted By Wildwood

h_curtis - I am 6'1" and 73yo, still riding drop...

h_curtis - I am 6'1" and 73yo, still riding drop bar road bikes. Until not too long ago I was riding 58 - 63cm frames. In the last purge, the 58s and 63cm frames exited. I could not image making a 56...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-20-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By Russ Roth

New to me 2002 Co-motion speedster

Picked this up this morning, had to do a spritz into the right shifter which was just starting to stick. Everything else is working perfectly. Came with factory everything except maybe the tires....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,991
Posted By downtube42

I was born 63 years ago and 63 is how old I am....

I was born 63 years ago and 63 is how old I am. It's a counting of years since birth, nothing more nothing less.

BITD, sprinter Carl Lewis was asked how he accelerated at the end of the race. He...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By Robvolz

Happy to say Tandems were well rep’d at L’erioca

There were three on the Sunday lighthouse ride.


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By MikeWMass

If you are going into the 80's and waking, you...

If you are going into the 80's and waking, you may still have sleep apnea or hypoventilation.
It might be related to your headaches.
You should speak to your doctor about getting formal overnight...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,504
Posted By Chris_W

That would be classified as a motorbike in most...

That would be classified as a motorbike in most countries. Completely different situation and gearing requirements.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,570
Posted By big john

You have at least 10 years before things really...

You have at least 10 years before things really start to go downhill. Enjoy!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,138
Posted By alanf

80 and still goin strong.

I can attest that this ride is one heck of a ride...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-22-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By roadcrankr

I put a Swytch front wheel conversion on one of...

I put a Swytch front wheel conversion on one of my road bikes. It works great for my tired old body. haha
One can wait months for its arrival, but I think it's totally worth it. I use it a few times...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-14-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,976
Posted By Trsnrtr

I was diagnosed at 52 with a Gleason 3+5. My...

I was diagnosed at 52 with a Gleason 3+5. My prostate was removed and pathology indicated cells in the margin. Six years later, my PSA started doubling every 6 months and had radiation and hormone...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-14-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By delbiker1

I see your point, but, what do you need to know...

I see your point, but, what do you need to know more than the number of servings, or caplets/tablets, that are in the container? It clearly states 62 servings. Was the rest of the container packed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,198
Posted By Wildwood

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60 years of progress, but still muchly the same.
I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,198
Posted By Biker395

Not on my visible horizon, but: (1) Would...

Not on my visible horizon, but:

(1) Would love to talk my SO into one.

(2) I have a friend that rides in the mountains and can really use one. We’ve been talking among ourselves about it and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,198
Posted By Mtracer

I don't have one, yet. But my wife does and it...

I don't have one, yet. But my wife does and it allows us to ride together. I definitely expect to get one someday, and probably not that far off (2-5 years). Not to replace my regular bikes, but to...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-08-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By Speedskater

Find a sports knowledgeable cardiologist. There...

Find a sports knowledgeable cardiologist. There are better medications for active people. But don't stop the beta blocker until then.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,528
Posted By mellowyellow

Well don't forget the niggles entirely, they...

Well don't forget the niggles entirely, they never, (ime), service themselves and almost invariably cause me serious probs, when far from home, sans basic repair kit.
I've got a Peugeot that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,828
Posted By Iride01

If you ride in a group, you definitely will be...

If you ride in a group, you definitely will be coasting, soft pedaling and using your brakes when behind others. It'll take a while to get used to the speed variations. Just be aware that every time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By t2p

if you pull the original pads and inspect closely...

if you pull the original pads and inspect closely - there might be small bits of metal / grit - whatever embedded in the pad

the pads are also probably hard (if they are old)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By terrymorse

Before I changed to carbon rims, I always used...

Before I changed to carbon rims, I always used Kool-Stop (http://www.koolstop.com/english/rim_pads.html) pads. They work great on aluminum rims in all conditions.

With carbon rims, I use SwissStop...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-28-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,976
Posted By Leisesturm

Why don't you lie prostrate on the floor for a...

Why don't you lie prostrate on the floor for a minute while I try to clean up some of the mess you've made. First, a stool test is for Colon Cancer screening, not Prostate Cancer. Second, the dietary...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,710
Posted By Iride01

I agree. And I had the same experience when...

I agree. And I had the same experience when asking doctors questions related to cycling. However the doctor can tell if there are any diagnosable heart issues beginning. And I think that any of us...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,710
Posted By Iride01

I think we all pretty much assume your HR device...

I think we all pretty much assume your HR device is at fault. However you should make sure that it's not actually you.

I don't know, but I think there are some heart conditions that might give you...
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