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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Here is another pix of The Notch. Check out...

Here is another pix of The Notch. Check out that mountain goat up on the top!
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Another Shot of Bryce Canyon ...

Another Shot of Bryce Canyon

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

“The Notch” - Tour of Southern Utah ...

“The Notch” - Tour of Southern Utah

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Biker395

I have one. It was necessary with disc brakes.

I have one. It was necessary with disc brakes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Bryce Canyon ...

Bryce Canyon

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Mt. Whitney Crest Beautiful, but the drive...

Mt. Whitney Crest

Beautiful, but the drive home was nasty ... 3 fatal accidents on US 395. I think I'll just stay in Mammoth an extra day from now on.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Biker395

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By Biker395

Oh ... I forgot to mention. Those Arby's sammies...

Oh ... I forgot to mention. Those Arby's sammies in the waterproof bags? Well, the bags weren't water proof. :notamused:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By Biker395

Hoo Doo 500 Trip Report

The Hoo Doo 500 is an ultra endurance race in Southern Utah. They have lots of different ways of doing the race. Voyager (non stop and no support), 500 mile non stop, 300 mile non stop, 500 mile...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,097
Posted By Biker395

Huge difference. I can't even imagine doing any...

Huge difference. I can't even imagine doing any extended ride in anything but cycling shoes.

The stiff sole is easier on your feet and allows more of your muscle power to be used to propel...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-27-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By Biker395

Whoa ... thanks for finding that. That study...

Whoa ... thanks for finding that. That study makes it look like the figure 8 is less effective!
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-22-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By Biker395

I know a guy that started riding a week or so...

I know a guy that started riding a week or so after surgery. But he’s a nut.

i have matching broken clavicles. The lesson o learned is to avoid the sling and go for the figure 8 brace. The reason...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By Biker395

I had both a green light laser procedure and a...

I had both a green light laser procedure and a couple of years later, a simple prostatectomy.

HoLEP is a bit more invasive than the green light procedure, but they can get more tissue.

It's a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,856
Posted By Biker395

Beautiful 20 miler along the coast. ...

Beautiful 20 miler along the coast.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By Biker395

That's a great bike for $90 ... ride the HECK out...

That's a great bike for $90 ... ride the HECK out of it!

I also love your story of having your come to Jesus moment and getting back in shape.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,909
Posted By Biker395

Yep. I've been suffering from pelvic pain...

Yep.

I've been suffering from pelvic pain for some 4 years now, initiated by a really nasty prostate infection (which appears to have been finally cured). The symptoms appear to be abating, but...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-05-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 691
Posted By Biker395

Had a nasty case of shingles back in my 20s. I...

Had a nasty case of shingles back in my 20s. I developed symptoms while on a cruise, and the ship doc thought it to be the worst case he’d ever seen. I was lucky it was limited to my right...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By Biker395

Interesting. I am not surprised. Is it...

Interesting. I am not surprised.

Is it just me, or does the title of that article (implying that other viral infections are the cause) not match the actual conclusion (indicating the connection...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,243
Posted By Biker395

Unless you have some diagnosed balance issue, I’d...

Unless you have some diagnosed balance issue, I’d just keep at it. It takes a bit of practice. 👍
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-19-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 817
Posted By Biker395

I would not counter a docs advice, and I don't...

I would not counter a docs advice, and I don't know how overweight your SO is or what her condition is. That said, get a cardiologist to give her the OK, and go for it. If allergies are an issue,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,415
Posted By Biker395

Well, I have had my share of crashes. 2005 -...

Well, I have had my share of crashes.

2005 - Didn't see a pavement transition in the dark. Crashed on my bike and broke my collarbone.
2008 - Front tire blew while going 25 MPH on a twisty...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Greenstone Lake - Just outside of Yosemite ...

Greenstone Lake - Just outside of Yosemite

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,279
Posted By Biker395

I predict a rekindling of a beautiful friendship.

I predict a rekindling of a beautiful friendship.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Biker395

“Yankee Bill's Saloon - where the pizza is...

“Yankee Bill's Saloon - where the pizza is sublime, the beer is cold,”

Yea, baby! :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,754
Posted By Biker395

That was my reaction to my first spinning class. ...

That was my reaction to my first spinning class. It's not only the time they spend out of the saddle ... it is the cadence they do it at. REALLY inefficient. But I suppose that is the point.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,754
Posted By Biker395

Same here, although I like early rides when it’s...

Same here, although I like early rides when it’s more peaceful. Grew up in the heat of the San Fernando Valley w/o AC. We were thrilled to get a window mounted swamp cooler, which did a half-assed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By Biker395

Lots of factors involved. 1. Cooler air is...

Lots of factors involved.

1. Cooler air is less dense. It is easier to ride at higher speeds on flat ground in hot dry air.
2. At some point, heat and humidity make it more difficult to keep your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,076
Posted By Biker395

My guess is that it is a little of both. I have...

My guess is that it is a little of both. I have a friend going through precisely the same thing .. unexplained limb soreness after riding.

I would look at your nutrition and making sure your...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-03-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,934
Posted By Biker395

Ah, the evil weed. In my youth, use was...

Ah, the evil weed.

In my youth, use was limited to occasional surfing trips when there was little else to do. Oy, did we manage to get some good stuff at times.

I had some guy tell me I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Lake George ...

Lake George

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,034
Posted By Biker395

Welcome! Love that pix too. There is...

Welcome!



Love that pix too. There is a lot of room in the cycling tent.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,754
Posted By Biker395

Lucky to live near the coast where it’s typically...

Lucky to live near the coast where it’s typically not oppressively hot.

Unlucky to be foolish to ride elsewhere a lot of the time. 95F last weekend. And oy … I do not do as well in the heat as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,223
Posted By Biker395

Commuted to work 17 miles each way for almost 30...

Commuted to work 17 miles each way for almost 30 years, and rode ~70 miles on weekends. I loved it. If you can find a safe route that would extend your short ride to work, I would do that for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 909
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Posted By Biker395

Just a note to say that being a grandpa rocks. I...

Just a note to say that being a grandpa rocks. I am utterly smitten.

A couple of months ago, we took the chance at disaster to bring her to Italy with us (daughter and son in law were going to a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Great photo! I really like the retreating...

Great photo! I really like the retreating sunshine barely kissing of the grass!
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-18-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,880
Posted By Biker395

I'm reading this with great interest because...

I'm reading this with great interest because since the nasty prostate infection I had for some years, I have had pain while seated, and it feels as if it is sourced in my sacrum, which feed into the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-18-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,880
Posted By Biker395

Good saddle. A bit hard on the sit bones, but...

Good saddle. A bit hard on the sit bones, but that’s good to keep pressure off the perineum. And the cut out means the saddle flexes well for bumps. 👍
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Springtime Aspens ...

Springtime Aspens

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Forum: Pills and Ills
06-14-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By Biker395

Afib is fairly common among endurance athletes,...

Afib is fairly common among endurance athletes, and particularly males. I would see a cardiologist to discuss.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,106
Posted By Biker395

Oh, it is. I first experienced it at 15 years...

Oh, it is. I first experienced it at 15 years old, going through on an extended road trip. There was a summer thunderstorm and it was just clearing out. The sage was fragrant and the views...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

The much beloved "Little Green Church" on US395. ...

The much beloved "Little Green Church" on US395. We rode by this on the Eastern Sierra Double. That is Mt. Morrison in the background.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Rode the Santa Monica Mountains yesterday.:love: ...

Rode the Santa Monica Mountains yesterday.:love:
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,106
Posted By Biker395

I'd recommend it! Oy, riding an MTB up to...

I'd recommend it!

Oy, riding an MTB up to the top of White Mountain would be a killer for me. I hiked to the top of Whitney years ago, and I was so oxygen deprived, I practically crawled to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,106
Posted By Biker395

I recommend it! It is not the easiest double,...

I recommend it! It is not the easiest double, but it isn't the hardest either. The route is about perfect. You can self support for the first 100 miles, as there are plenty of restaurants and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Yep. I got just under 10,000 feet. Feels like...

Yep. I got just under 10,000 feet. Feels like more, though!

https://strava.app.link/6UPZJXCq8Jb
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Oh yea ... lots of time. Strava had my moving...

Oh yea ... lots of time. Strava had my moving time at 12:45. That is a long day in the saddle no matter how you look at it.

The climbing is significant, but the only truly tough climb is that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

I saw TJ at the start, and Brook and Loren on the...

I saw TJ at the start, and Brook and Loren on the route. They're too fast for me! Loren was looking good at lunch:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

You should! I have a second home in Mammoth and...

You should! I have a second home in Mammoth and always stay there when doing the ESD. Great road and MTB riding up there, as well as hiking, fishing and all kinds of stuff. You should go!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,106
Posted By Biker395

2024 Eastern Sierra Double

The Eastern Sierra Double Century (ESD) is probably my favorite ride ever. It has outstanding scenery, and the weather is typically ideal, as you start off at lower elevation at the start (so it is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,510
Posted By Biker395

Yea, I rode with Ron Iseri. He was on our RAAM...

Yea, I rode with Ron Iseri. He was on our RAAM crew back in 2018. It was a comeback double for him too ... first one in a long time.

The ride started out a bit ominously. The Sherwin Grade...
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