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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 11,571
Posted By JimTjr

I feel quite safe in the group I ride with. And...

I feel quite safe in the group I ride with. And we do "Take the lane" when we ride. 8-12 riders in a group so far. We do the "Car back" Car Around thing, etc... but there is no moving over by the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By JimTjr

Wow, BHC,,, your father is 71 yrs young and...

Wow, BHC,,, your father is 71 yrs young and averages 31.5 miles a DAY EVERY DAY for 365 days? I am impressed for sure. I'm sure he doesn't ride every day? So if he takes 65 days off a year, then he's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By JimTjr

I like that too, what's he doing?...

I like that too, what's he doing? Cleaning/cutting his toenails? LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By JimTjr

AMEN to that, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine"...

AMEN to that, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine" 82-86, MAG 31, MCAS, Beaufort, SC.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,227
Posted By JimTjr

41+21+15.88. (Lost sunlight) Probably only going...

41+21+15.88. (Lost sunlight) Probably only going to be able to do 20 or each evening now with the days getting shorter.
Anyway, roughly 77 miles for the month.

My 15.88 ride tonight was at a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

Well, it is obvious that you'll have to stand on...

Well, it is obvious that you'll have to stand on a MTB,, lol. I rode tonight, did a different route than I have before around here. Only 15.88 miles. 17.2 mph pace. I stood on several hills of .2...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-11, 04:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,902
Posted By JimTjr

Thanks all, I kind of thought I was in the wrong...

Thanks all, I kind of thought I was in the wrong wearing tidy whities under my shorts. Some of the discomfort was at the edge of them. I will likely ride down into the 30s or so,, but don't think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 08:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,902
Posted By JimTjr

I don't know, I imagine I'll try sweat pants over...

I don't know, I imagine I'll try sweat pants over my bike shorts, This brings me to another question,,, a VERY PERSONAL one,, do you guys wear underwear under the bike shorts? I have been, don't know...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,160
Posted By JimTjr

No, mine does not monitor heart rate and cadence,...

No, mine does not monitor heart rate and cadence, my Cat Eye does that though,, between both I am happy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,160
Posted By JimTjr

It uses quite a bit of battery, however I use my...

It uses quite a bit of battery, however I use my Android phone from Sprint. It a Samsung Epic. It had great battery life before Android pushed their 2.21 update. Now the battery life is not near as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,227
Posted By JimTjr

Did 21 today, some of you have 190 miles already?...

Did 21 today, some of you have 190 miles already? HOLY COW!!! I only have a little over 60 in two rides,,,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By JimTjr

I am using the Pearl iZUMi's. I'm happy with them,

I am using the Pearl iZUMi's. I'm happy with them,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

Yep, I agree, and discovered it on my recent...

Yep, I agree, and discovered it on my recent rides. I'll stand more often, I am sure it will help build my legs up a ton. Like everyone said, it works a much different group of muscles for sure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-11, 08:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

I can't see it being faster to sit, *Unless your...

I can't see it being faster to sit, *Unless your legs are in much better shape than mine, it definitely works a different set of muscles, because I did 50 miles two weeks ago, no standing and really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

Ok, I understand, and would feel terrible if...

Ok, I understand, and would feel terrible if someone who was a para or amputee using a hand powered bike replied... :o( But I hope everyone knows I did not mean anything bad! LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

Yea, here in NC there are allot of rolling hills,...

Yea, here in NC there are allot of rolling hills, then if I was about an hour and a half north,, the hills would be REAL KILLERS,, you get into the mountains then! LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,531
Posted By JimTjr

How often do you stand and pound the pedals?

Today on my ride of 41 miles I did some standing, now I'll tell you something, I DID NOT think that would cause the burn it caused in my legs! I really thought that while sitting, and peddling hard I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,227
Posted By JimTjr

My first log for September, 41.22 miles today....

My first log for September,
41.22 miles today. 2:37 15.7 mph pace. I actually screwed up and thought it was paused, but it wasn't....so it's really probably 2:33 which would be a 16.16 mph pace....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,223
Posted By JimTjr

Wow,, Retro, if I was home I'd ride with you, I...

Wow,, Retro, if I was home I'd ride with you, I didn't notice where you were from until I read the other post asking about Brentwood. I am from St. Peters, but now live down near Goldsboro, NC. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,216
Posted By JimTjr

I rode last month 22 miles with 107* heat index! ...

I rode last month 22 miles with 107* heat index! IT was rough,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,227
Posted By JimTjr

This needs to be a sticky, I'm not going to set a...

This needs to be a sticky, I'm not going to set a goal, because I have a couple of trips to go on for my job. But I'll certainly try to make us old guys shine. Did 21 tonight, tried to do it as hard...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,668
Posted By JimTjr

Very nice! My "Other bike" is in the sig pic. I'm...

Very nice! My "Other bike" is in the sig pic. I'm planning on doing a 10x century on it, in less than 24 hrs. (It is called an "Iron Butt") or a "K in a day"
It's been my goal to do the 1,000 miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 03:58 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,188
Posted By JimTjr

I talked to my local bike shop several times...

I talked to my local bike shop several times before buying a bike, I'm 54, never been told I didn't want a drop bar road bike,, I shopped on Craigslist and found my Specialized Allez 56cm bike. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-11, 03:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,489
Posted By JimTjr

I have just purchased a 20.00 pair of Bontragers....

I have just purchased a 20.00 pair of Bontragers. They are ok. I did 50 miles Saturday without any numbness, and had gotten that before on much shorter rides. But two days later on Monday, I did a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By JimTjr

Photo bucket works better,,,

Photo bucket works better,,,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,357
Posted By JimTjr

My desk and monitors shook very slightly for...

My desk and monitors shook very slightly for about 5 seconds at Seymour Johnson AFB here in Goldsboro, NC. (1.5 hrs east of Raleigh)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,261
Posted By JimTjr

Oh, I'm sure it's real, I may have found my...

Oh, I'm sure it's real, I may have found my second jersey! LOL,, I'd sport it! Just to see everyone take a second glance!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,249
Views: 3,220,351
Posted By JimTjr

I did my first half century Saturday, solo,(...

I did my first half century Saturday, solo,( http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/62707474 ) and tonight I rode with the Seyboro Cyclists here in Goldsboro, NC. It was supposed to be an intermediate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By JimTjr

I feel fine today, thought about riding, and...

I feel fine today, thought about riding, and probably will after the Michigan race, Maybe a "Fast" 10 miles, who knows? I plan on doing an intermediate ride tomorrow evening at 6 with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,350
Posted By JimTjr

jusdooit, I calculate Cadence with my CAT EYE...

jusdooit,
I calculate Cadence with my CAT EYE WIRELESS COMPUTER! LOL,, much much easier. (It counts ever revolution of my left crank)

But, it's cool to see the formula to do it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 06:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,350
Posted By JimTjr

I understand gear ratios, but all this is...

I understand gear ratios, but all this is boggling my mind in a way. I have a 52/38 double, with a 175 crank. 12/25 8 speed cassett (These are the numbers on the gears and crank that look like the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By JimTjr

I would guess maybe allot of the renters are...

I would guess maybe allot of the renters are tourists? Maybe cyclists that do not have their bikes at that location, or just people who want to see the sights that you see while doing the slow...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By JimTjr

I hope that the wife may want to ride with me...

I hope that the wife may want to ride with me too, she looks at my rides and says she could never keep up, she'll hold me back, ect... I told her, until she's up to the longer rides, I could go ride,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 05:57 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,493
Posted By JimTjr

Buying the shorts, and Race cut jersey is giving...

Buying the shorts, and Race cut jersey is giving me the motivation to loose the few more pounds I need to get rid of my "Space saver spare tire" lol.

When I LOOK GOOD in my race cut jersey, I'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By JimTjr

Thanks everyone, it was a fairly hilly ride if...

Thanks everyone, it was a fairly hilly ride if you can tell by the MMR link. I had a couple that I couldn't maintain 10 mph up. And the 40+ section was pretty hilly, several I was doing good to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By JimTjr

See if that's fixed now, when I went to it the...

See if that's fixed now, when I went to it the padlock showed unlocked and when the cursor was over it, "Public" was there... ????
I re copied it and pasted it in, the link was different so maybe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By JimTjr

Started out with a goal of 30 miles,,,,, screwed that up pretty bad...

I have not ridden for 3.5 weeks,, thought that since my longest ride so far was 24, then 30 would be a good milestone to shoot for. Well, just took off riding, and when I hit 30 miles, I found myself...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,756
Posted By JimTjr

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa283/jimtjr/14...

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa283/jimtjr/14.jpg

Here's mine, I showed up to my first group ride with Seyboro Cyclists here in NC a couple weeks ago and before I unloaded I asked if they had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,697
Posted By JimTjr

And this is believable because it's from the...

And this is believable because it's from the "Huffington Post"?? ROTFLMAO,,,
Such BS...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,469
Posted By JimTjr

PLEASE guys,, to stereotype because of what kind...

PLEASE guys,, to stereotype because of what kind of bike he rides? I have seen jerk ass punk kids on crotch rockets too,, I ride a Harley, and would have to say that 80% or more of them are not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,972
Posted By JimTjr

I bought a pair of Pearl iZUMi's, they are...

I bought a pair of Pearl iZUMi's, they are absolutely awesome, very comfortable from the first time I put them on. Did 20 miles the first ride with them and my feet felt great. Tricky part is sizing,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By JimTjr

Very cool, sounds like a hard ride! Good luck on...

Very cool, sounds like a hard ride! Good luck on it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 275
Posted By JimTjr

Hate a "Break"

Well, after that 24 mile ride with the Seyboro Cyclists here In Goldboro, NC. a couple weeks ago, I went to INDY for the Brickyard, then to St. Louis to see and pick up the wife, brought her back to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By JimTjr

My bike came with aero bars on it. I bought it...

My bike came with aero bars on it. I bought it used off Craigslist, (2010 Specialized Allez) I LOVE it, the first thing I thought was, "I'll take those off when I get it, sell them maybe" , after a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,914
Posted By JimTjr

Congrats to all of you that competed/participated...

Congrats to all of you that competed/participated in this ride. It looks incredible for sure! To the rider that sat out one day, I wouldn't be disappointed in sitting one day out, sounds like a very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 842
Posted By JimTjr

Awesome ride, one of these days soon I hope to...

Awesome ride, one of these days soon I hope to post something like this. I have one question, what is a metric please?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,284
Posted By JimTjr

So, I am confused,, just how does the looks of...

So, I am confused,, just how does the looks of the chain ring help this gentleman figure out why he has discomfort between the two bikes??:D

I guess some people don't communicate well, or maybe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-11, 08:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,914
Posted By JimTjr

Incredible updates sir! Congrats, I don't think...

Incredible updates sir! Congrats, I don't think I'll ever get to the point of feeling like I'll be able to do something like that... I KNOW it's terrible to feel that way, and my Father put a rule...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,284
Posted By JimTjr

The importance of "FIT" is made fairly obvious on...

The importance of "FIT" is made fairly obvious on here many times. It would seem you have a fit problem with the MOTO,,, What alanknm said above, the frame, and difference in the bikes would cause...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By JimTjr

Well, back in one piece. We averaged 16.3mph for...

Well, back in one piece. We averaged 16.3mph for 23.84mi. according to MapMyRide.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/43286850

However I started the app while we were organizing, probably...
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