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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-18, 05:04 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I will be 73 next month. Just did 14 miles on my...

I will be 73 next month. Just did 14 miles on my mountain bike. That is all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-17, 01:47 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

23 miles on the Park Pre Hammer. 10.8 mph,...

23 miles on the Park Pre Hammer. 10.8 mph, 2hr06min. ride time. Lots of stops, wind, all in all a good ride. Walked two miles yesterday but did not ride. Maybe ride one more time this week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-17, 11:10 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Got out my Park-pre Hammer last week to try...

Got out my Park-pre Hammer last week to try riding again. Small steps. Still have pain in my hands from the 2011 crash, just not the the ice pick/fire pain as in the past. Started by walking 1 mile...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-14, 11:48 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Did 2 miles on my 1988 Park Pre Hammer MB. Still...

Did 2 miles on my 1988 Park Pre Hammer MB. Still in pain from my crash over 3 years ago. Porked up to 214 pounds. Finally able to do a long walk without my hands killing me. Walk 2 miles, MB 2 miles....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-11, 05:09 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

You will come to love your road bike. I am in the...

You will come to love your road bike. I am in the second week of "Big Ring Month" which is my own little test to see how to build up my speed. Its working, avg 17.7 mph for 53 miles today. Includes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-11, 08:33 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Happy that things are going well for you on the...

Happy that things are going well for you on the recovery, keep it real, don't overdo it. Hope to hear you are out on the road again soon, ride on.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-11, 05:35 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I have been going less miles on my rides and...

I have been going less miles on my rides and upped the intensity so today I did 15 miles in 45 minutes into a slight headwind on my way home of a 42 mile ride. Felt strong and could have done more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-11, 08:10 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Welcome, hope you recover soon. 19 bikes? I only...

Welcome, hope you recover soon. 19 bikes? I only have 10, I must be slowing down. Please keep us informed about your training and races.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-11, 08:05 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Come back in October when you turn 65.

Come back in October when you turn 65.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-11, 10:22 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Did 66 miles today for my Birthday ride. Was...

Did 66 miles today for my Birthday ride. Was sitting on the fence about going. Still recovering for the ER on the 12/13 of this month. Thought i might as well go and try. Glad i did. Did not go very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-11, 12:41 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Taking off some Forte GT2 700c x 25 tires and...

Taking off some Forte GT2 700c x 25 tires and tubes that came with a Mavic MA40 rims with Dura Ace hubs and putting them on a Trek 400 Elance with Maillard 600 hubs and no name rims. Going to sell...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-11, 05:47 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I still have some nice accounts that want to deal...

I still have some nice accounts that want to deal with me only. I do mini blinds/vetical blinds which is easy clean work. I install them myself. I also have carpet installers, so i just set up the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 11:57 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Have not had the time to ride in the last 11...

Have not had the time to ride in the last 11 days, and before that have failed to post here. Will check in more often. I meant my bike is in hibernation. Had some cancellations tomorrow so i will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 01:20 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Hibernation, there, i posted. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Hibernation, there, i posted. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-10, 05:07 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I believe you are right. I just did a calorie...

I believe you are right. I just did a calorie count of all that i eat and it ended up being more that i burned. I went back to not eating certain things and have lost some fat. Now i should find time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-10, 04:22 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Some of the water will be in solid form, with...

Some of the water will be in solid form, with some single malt whiskey around it to make sure there is nothing bad in the water. More water, less sugar. 183.5 pounds this am after another ride in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-10, 05:07 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Finally, lost 6 pounds in the last two days....

Finally, lost 6 pounds in the last two days. Riding in the heat, rode 51 miles each day and reduced my dinner to home made goo plus fruit. 185 this pm, need to get to 178 or so. If i can weather the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-10, 06:48 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I waited the extra day and instead of leaving...

I waited the extra day and instead of leaving from my home i drove to a rest stop just above Foothill. 33 miles and 3000 feet elevation gain. Made it up to the Shack but i need better gearing, my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-10, 12:15 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Up and over Santa Fe Dam then to Glendora...

Up and over Santa Fe Dam then to Glendora Mountain Road and up as high as i can go and return home. If it is too hot i will wait for Monday.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-10, 09:34 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I YoYo between 188 and 192 and can't seem to get...

I YoYo between 188 and 192 and can't seem to get to 180. I came down from 213 last year. I know i have more muscle and it is heavier so it will come off very slow. Good job Burr on your lifting, i...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-10, 01:34 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

65, 5 foot 8 inches and 190 pounds.

65, 5 foot 8 inches and 190 pounds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-10, 12:41 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Decided to use my bike to deliver a sample to my...

Decided to use my bike to deliver a sample to my customer. About 26 miles into my ride i am joined by a guy who is about 38. We stop at red light just at the foot of a long overpass with a steady...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 09:20 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Today, while finishing up my 67 mile ride, a...

Today, while finishing up my 67 mile ride, a young twenty something pulls up next to me and gives me his card. He wants to go riding with me. He said he thinks he can keep up with me and would like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-10, 02:51 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Shouldn't that be " You just got passed by a 70...

Shouldn't that be " You just got passed by a 70 year old". Today i stopped for water at a rest point and there were to older riders. I asked how old they were, on was 83 and the other 81, both on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-10, 11:28 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

A kid is 1 to 12, reminds me of when i played a...

A kid is 1 to 12, reminds me of when i played a lot of golf when i was 45 to 55, sometimes played with guys who were in their 70's. They would say the same thing, i just told them we are all old,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-10, 07:42 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Turned 65 in May.

Turned 65 in May.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-10, 06:30 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

70+goals? First, i have to get to 70, that's goal...

70+goals? First, i have to get to 70, that's goal number one. Next, see what condition i am in, keep riding as far and as fast as reasonable to keep up enjoyment. Between now and then start riding in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 07:37 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Well, in looking at my records for end of June i...

Well, in looking at my records for end of June i rode the last three days, then July 2nd and 3rd. I bit off to much as the two weeks before rode 184, 154 miles. Am going to take it easy the next...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-10, 01:15 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

There is something called a Doctor, have it...

There is something called a Doctor, have it checked out. I fell in February on my right side after falling in December on my left side. Big pain on my right hip but no fractures, just heavy swelling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 08:16 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Just read some articles. Seems i am just into OT...

Just read some articles. Seems i am just into OT now i think. It seems i need to increase intensity for two rides, easy spin two days(not the 75 to 85 percent that i do now) and get rest the other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 07:39 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

10 wheels, ya, i did not sleep well last night...

10 wheels, ya, i did not sleep well last night and stayed up late the other nights. Last night was dreaming of cycling all night, wife kept waking me up because i was moving around to much. Will hit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 07:29 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Maybe a back lash, delayed effect from last...

Maybe a back lash, delayed effect from last months miles. Felt very crappy since last Friday, achy, weak and, well, old. Tried to rest, still sort of forced myself today to ride. Felt better after...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-10, 10:28 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Burr, the weather has been below average heat so...

Burr, the weather has been below average heat so i can ride just about any time of the day. When it really heats up only the early am will be good. If there are any brush fires then i have to stay...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-10, 12:03 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Ridden 741 miles this month, maybe another 60 on...

Ridden 741 miles this month, maybe another 60 on the 30th.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-10, 11:26 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Anybody been to any good funerals lately?

Anybody been to any good funerals lately?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-10, 05:57 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Well, found out what my problem was. My seat stem...

Well, found out what my problem was. My seat stem was slowly going down the seat tube. I had taken the bike out and started getting ready for my ride when i noticed that the seat and handle bars were...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-10, 08:20 AM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Burr, i feel for you. I was in Manilla for a...

Burr, i feel for you. I was in Manilla for a couple of weeks in 1966, felt like the Sun was closer than anywhere else. Was in the Orient for 3 years and the humidity was just oppressive. Throw in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-10, 10:08 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

My hamstrings usually are very tight about three...

My hamstrings usually are very tight about three quarters into my rides(usually 40 to 58 miles). My feet would get hot, numb after about 3 hours. I would unclip and wiggle my feet around with only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-10, 07:00 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Went 40 miles today. I don't have a HR monitor...

Went 40 miles today. I don't have a HR monitor but i recite sentences to check how much i am working at the moment. Was hitting 24.7 mph and going 22 mph for 10 miles and was at less than 85% max HR....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-10, 02:54 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

I have to lose maybe 10 to 15 pounds i think to...

I have to lose maybe 10 to 15 pounds i think to get to 20+. I weigh 190 now. I like ice cream so it may take me a while to do it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-10, 02:48 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Wish i could remember when i was 50. OMG i am...

Wish i could remember when i was 50. OMG i am getting old. Just have to stay on this side of the turf.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-10, 09:59 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Well, had a nice ride today. My plan is to slowly...

Well, had a nice ride today. My plan is to slowly increase my speed so i can join a club and sustain 20+ mph for a long distance. Hit 25.2 mph in the first sprint and degraded from there. Hope...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-10, 09:26 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Yes i am an old man. They have repaved the Rio...

Yes i am an old man. They have repaved the Rio Hondo/L.A. riverbed this last three weeks so i have been going over to SGRB from Firestone north to HWY 39 over Santa Fe Dam. It is a good work out,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-10, 05:36 PM
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Posted By LAriverRat

Here is my first post. Turned 65 today, rode 65...

Here is my first post. Turned 65 today, rode 65 miles. Best sprint after 50 miles was 23.6 mph for 1/2 mile, then 21 mph for 1 1/2 miles. Wanted to post earlier but waited until i was actually 65.
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