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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-19, 09:53 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 50,087
Posted By Piratebike

I always wanted to b a pirate....you know travel...

I always wanted to b a pirate....you know travel the world with nothing but what I can carry, plundering and seeing the world. But alas, I went to college, got a job and worked my whole life. As I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,786
Posted By Piratebike

Thanks guys. I am used to survival situations. I...

Thanks guys. I am used to survival situations. I have been a practicing bushcrafter for many years. I grew up in the country and certainly know about life and death. It IS part of life, death that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,786
Posted By Piratebike

What a year...

My last post here was in November of 2017...not that I posted much before then but I did view this page almost every day......times have changed.....

In January of 2018 I had another heart attack!...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-01-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,693
Posted By Piratebike

Just reading through these post....yes watch the...

Just reading through these post....yes watch the depression. It got me bad, and still does if I let it. I refuse to take drugs for it but I struggle.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-01-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,693
Posted By Piratebike

I had mine at 48...before I started back riding. ...

I had mine at 48...before I started back riding. I am no doctor but mine is inherited and I take Lipitor religiously.....as well as other drugs. Not much we can do. Even eating right does not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,532
Posted By Piratebike

My Trek Excalibur 8 with Frost River bags ready...

My Trek Excalibur 8 with Frost River bags ready for an off road adventure.
Forum: Touring
09-07-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,436
Posted By Piratebike

Thinking about adding one to my stable.

Thinking about adding one to my stable.
Forum: Touring
09-07-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,234
Posted By Piratebike

Until we get bike paths through all our cities, I...

Until we get bike paths through all our cities, I don't see connecting them with interstate paths. We have a long way to go.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,532
Posted By Piratebike

Man you old codgers got some cool bikes.

Man you old codgers got some cool bikes.
Forum: Touring
09-06-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,848
Posted By Piratebike

Trek 520 for off road....

Was looking at the Trek 920 and the new 1120 for some off road touring....
But now I am thinking 520 with some off road/cyclecross tires. Then new 520 has Disc brakes and stronger rims. Seems like...
Forum: Touring
09-01-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,863
Posted By Piratebike

I do. I like bar ends on my 520 but off road I...

I do. I like bar ends on my 520 but off road I prefer brifters.
Forum: Touring
08-29-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,863
Posted By Piratebike

As soon as the 2018 Trek 920's hit the market I...

As soon as the 2018 Trek 920's hit the market I am getting one for Bike Packing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By Piratebike

Yea, it was skin cancer. It's a shame the...

Yea, it was skin cancer. It's a shame the picture was removed because it was meant as a shocker picture to get to point across. This was my second cancer removed from my head and the worst. This...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By Piratebike

Cancer

If you ever see me without a hat on, slap me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,619
Posted By Piratebike

For me it is just one of the secrets to enjoying...

For me it is just one of the secrets to enjoying life. It does not stop me from getting older. It may increase my time here, but it is not why I ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,441
Posted By Piratebike

I am not retired and really not old at 56. But...

I am not retired and really not old at 56. But my whole life has been for the journey. I have never really been a competitive person. I have always been able to do most anything I set my mind to. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-17-17, 09:18 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 16,152
Posted By Piratebike

When the weather allows, yea I ain't ride in the...

When the weather allows, yea I ain't ride in the rain or 100 deg or less than 40deg.....I ride 20-25 miles every day after work. At 14-15 avg MPH. My normal ride has lots of small elevation changes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,726
Posted By Piratebike

I waited too late.. I wasn't really over...

I waited too late..
I wasn't really over weight, maybe a little but not bad. What I didn't know was the cholesterol issues that I inherited were already at work. My grandfather died of a heart...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,036
Posted By Piratebike

After have not been able to ride for the last...

After have not been able to ride for the last month due to all the rain, I went for a ride this evening. I have not been feeling well and was concerned maybe it was my heart. But I don't think a 56...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 51,513
Posted By Piratebike

Personally yes I do think it is worth it.

Personally yes I do think it is worth it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 51,513
Posted By Piratebike

I love my DS 4. This summer I have about quit...

I love my DS 4. This summer I have about quit riding all my other bikes. That is the downside to owning a DS I have found. It does everything from road to light touring to light off road to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,196
Posted By Piratebike

I regret my first one. It was all wrong. I...

I regret my first one. It was all wrong. I didn't know eneough. But now I have 5. Each with a different use. I am about to turn that first one into a hunting bike.
Forum: Touring
06-16-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,762
Posted By Piratebike

I spend most days in water. I quit wearing...

I spend most days in water. I quit wearing underwear about 15 years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,273
Posted By Piratebike

My glasses don't slide so I can't help you there....

My glasses don't slide so I can't help you there. But for sunglasses when riding or fishing I wear cocoons fit overs. I have a yellow lens for riding.
Forum: Touring
05-31-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,028
Posted By Piratebike

Wow. I, much like Snuts, did not start biking...

Wow. I, much like Snuts, did not start biking till I was in my 50's. After a heart attack at 48. I live every day as if it was my last. I see every sun rise and every sun set. Do it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,269
Posted By Piratebike

I think you know. I mean if a person is an avid...

I think you know. I mean if a person is an avid biker he knows when he has had enough. If you are just starting out and try it, you will know soon enough if it is above your ability. If a man (or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,670
Posted By Piratebike

Buff under my helmet.

Buff under my helmet.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-21-17, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,012
Posted By Piratebike

Haven't decided yet.

Haven't decided yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Posted By Piratebike

Hard tires or

Tires that don't go flat. It is time for somebody to create a serious tire that won't go flat.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By Piratebike

It is me, I do keep my hair cut short like that. ...

It is me, I do keep my hair cut short like that. I used to shave it but that was a pain so I clip it as short as I can once a week. I am on the river almost every day as a guide. I always cover...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-17, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By Piratebike

Sooner or later

Spend as much time in the sun as most of us have in life and sooner or later you get skin cancer.....wear your hats and sun screen......
Forum: Touring
05-09-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,112
Posted By Piratebike

I prefer Chaco's but I do love sandals.

I prefer Chaco's but I do love sandals.
Forum: Touring
05-03-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,539
Posted By Piratebike

Well my post made it to 5 pages even if 4 1/2 of...

Well my post made it to 5 pages even if 4 1/2 of those have nothing to do with my original post.
Forum: Touring
05-01-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,993
Posted By Piratebike

I hope I never have to sleep in a tent again.

I hope I never have to sleep in a tent again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,395
Posted By Piratebike

I have found that almost across the board LBS...

I have found that almost across the board LBS always wants me on a bike one size smaller that I feel comfortable on. I think this is more because I want to sit up straighter but they want me more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-17, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,210
Posted By Piratebike

I wish I had know that a man could do what he...

I wish I had know that a man could do what he used to love as a child. I knew as a child that a bike was fun. Then I got a car...and forgot.
Forum: Touring
04-28-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,539
Posted By Piratebike

Maybe I should have titled this a Steel Touring...

Maybe I should have titled this a Steel Touring Bike for and every day bike.....I still thinks steel is the best fro a touring bike and for an every day bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,945
Posted By Piratebike

On a side note.... I got this off the Bedrocks...

On a side note....
I got this off the Bedrocks shoes FB page. Because I have a pair of Bedrocks. Having always love Chacos, these are great sandals also. Yea t 56 I get some laughs like "why is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-17, 09:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,945
Posted By Piratebike

My kind of riding...

https://bedrocksandals.com/blogs/adventure-sandal/no-shoes-no-chamois-no-problem
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,570
Posted By Piratebike

60 deg.

60 deg.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,405
Posted By Piratebike

Yea, I couldn't live North of Atlanta....lol

Yea, I couldn't live North of Atlanta....lol
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,311
Posted By Piratebike

I am a Trek guy also, but not nearly so much as...

I am a Trek guy also, but not nearly so much as you. Wanted to get a new Domane but probably ride the Madone a little longer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,405
Posted By Piratebike

Yea. Well we are hardly without vegetation where...

Yea. Well we are hardly without vegetation where I am.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-17, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Piratebike

No. I have a friend who deals in antiques and...

No. I have a friend who deals in antiques and "stuff" and she got it for me. Not sure where she bought it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Piratebike

New neon sign for the man cave..

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/Riverpirate01/Biking/50EFFDA9-3EB7-493C-8BE7-421A9719D705_zpso4owpccc.jpg...
Forum: Touring
04-25-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,051
Posted By Piratebike

B17. For everything but my road bike and MTB.

B17. For everything but my road bike and MTB.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,036
Posted By Piratebike

Today after work, I am going home and pull the...

Today after work, I am going home and pull the Trek 520 out and show her some love with a 20 mile ride. I have been on her in a year.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,326
Posted By Piratebike

My avg. even on my carbon road bike is 14-15. ...

My avg. even on my carbon road bike is 14-15. There is a local group that rides and they always say they will be 18-20. So I can't ride with them. I don't want to hold them back and I don't want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 14,798
Posted By Piratebike

To each his own....I ride slow. Even on my...

To each his own....I ride slow. Even on my carbon road bike I am 14-15 avg. max.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-17, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,735
Posted By Piratebike

Especially when you can lock it out if need be on...

Especially when you can lock it out if need be on the DS.
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