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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

First recreational road ride in a long while...

First recreational road ride in a long while yesterday, and it was rough. Terrific headwind and too cold, but it was my endurance and power that were really off. When the front shifter malfunctioned...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-17, 04:54 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

That makes no sense - any explanation from local...

That makes no sense - any explanation from local government?[/quote]

Logically they want bicycles in the regular travel lane! Who knows why though. It must be tempting to move the sign 3 ft to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-17, 04:42 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Ride my years Birthday ride, plus a few extra...

Ride my years Birthday ride, plus a few extra miles to have something in reserve for next year https://www.strava.com/activities/1041537867 I like to "smell the roses" on birthday rides, I guess so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

A metric century, mostly in the park at an easy...

A metric century, mostly in the park at an easy pace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Fun 56 miles, just a random pick from Strava...

Fun 56 miles, just a random pick from Strava heatmaps plus a cool-down on the Greenway (I need lots of cool-down :lol:) It was raining when I rolled out, and I thought "well I won't be out that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

A satisfying 51 miles solo, which this year...

A satisfying 51 miles solo, which this year constitutes a "long ride" for me. I had no plan whatsoever other than riding 50 miles, some hills, good effort on at least part and not hurting myself. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-17, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

It was a much needed confidence booster Sunday,...

It was a much needed confidence booster Sunday, 35 miles but over hills with speeds that I hadn't seen before, at least not recently. It helped to air up my tires, which I'd neglected down to about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

53 miles yesterday, my usual haunts with one...

53 miles yesterday, my usual haunts with one random digression that wound being some decent hills, but terminated at an on-ramp for GA400 which is a no-go zone. So I had to take to the sidewalk in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

45 miles...

45 miles (https://www.strava.com/activities/863181013) Saturday taking advantage of the unseasonably pleasant weather. I was trying to keep it to a zone 2 ride by heart rate but didn't really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Beautiful day, so I got out for some base miles. ...

Beautiful day, so I got out for some base miles. 33 miles but it seemed like more, and 16 mph and it seemed like faster :o But I did have three personal records on Strava and four seconds so I guess...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-16, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Incredibly it's been a couple of gorgeous days...

Incredibly it's been a couple of gorgeous days for riding. Sun shining and warm Christmas Eve and even a little warmer today, overcast but clearing up towards the end. No wind to speak of. No...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Cut it short at 22 miles when a rainstorm rolled...

Cut it short at 22 miles when a rainstorm rolled in, a disappointment since I've skipped two weekends for one reason or another. Checking the forecast now, every day next week through Saturday...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

27 on my single speed, although a short ride it...

27 on my single speed, although a short ride it was still a challenge for me since it was all rolling hills and humid in upper 90's. Probably an even higher level of effort than a couple of weeks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Nothing wrong with 14 mph if it's the plan, but...

Nothing wrong with 14 mph if it's the plan, but if it's a bonk and you're struggling to move forward there's something wrong. On the bright side it's good to find out my limits.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

My annual birthday ride, plus a bit more since it...

My annual birthday ride, plus a bit more since it was Fathers' Day so I ended up with a metric century hitting most of my regular circuits. Mostly rolling hills. I probably shouldn't have tried that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I did some hill repeats...

I did some hill repeats https://www.strava.com/activities/593351260 actually just riding up the hill to test some aerodynamics on the way down, but close enough right?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

42 mile Roswell Mayor's Ride, plus about 12 the...

42 mile Roswell Mayor's Ride, plus about 12 the long way home.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Depends on your max heart rate. Those numbers...

Depends on your max heart rate. Those numbers would be in the aerobic zone for me, and not unusual for an 80 mile ride. If your max rate is higher or lower than mine, it could mean something...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Wrangled my wife into a 7-mile round trip Sunday,...

Wrangled my wife into a 7-mile round trip Sunday, to pick up her Pokemon Cards (whatever those are) from Gamestop. I told her I'd go with, but only if we rode :lol:

Good ride, except the rain was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-16, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Another group ride this morning and then tacked...

Another group ride this morning and then tacked on 25 miles for it to seem like a real weekend ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-16, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Not a great ride today. Just a few miles in and...

Not a great ride today. Just a few miles in and my right shifter died, refusing to downshift. So I adjusted the cable to set it on the 16 and took a round trip through the local bike shops. I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I had my first "non-event" group ride this...

I had my first "non-event" group ride this morning which is kind of weird with the miles and years I've been riding. Nice group of people, nice route, but not really to my taste. The C bunch was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-16, 07:24 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I cajoled the wife out for a ride for only about...

I cajoled the wife out for a ride for only about five miles but, baby steps. She really wanted to stay inside in front of some facebook game, but of course in this perfect weather on a lazy Sunday...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I took the fixed gear out thinking to get a...

I took the fixed gear out thinking to get a little fresh air and sunshine, spur of the moment with blue-jeans and headband, just a quick ride. Off the bat, I randomly chased a pair of "rabbit"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Amazing weather, mid-70's and clear. I took the...

Amazing weather, mid-70's and clear. I took the fixed gear out for 30 miles, not too fast but some challenging hills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Easy 25 miles, saving myself for a long ride...

Easy 25 miles, saving myself for a long ride tomorrow. Except I'd forgotten that my wife's birthday is tomorrow so that's not likely to happen. Amazon to the rescue, no worries there but no bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Had a great 55 mile random ride today, no idea...

Had a great 55 mile random ride today, no idea what the speed was but three hours, more or less. I'd planned on about 30, with no breakfast and no provisions, but with perfect weather it felt good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-15, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I did my birthday age-miles ride yesterday,...

I did my birthday age-miles ride yesterday, loafing a bit in the hills since it was my first longer ride in weeks and rather hot. Too much sun, as I realize today - it felt pretty good yesterday. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Awesome 42-mile Roswell Mayors Ride which I...

Awesome 42-mile Roswell Mayors Ride which I confess is my second organized ride, ever. Perfect weather, and a great ride once away from the great mass of riders. For once I just rode - no strava,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I finally got out to the Silver Comet Trail that...

I finally got out to the Silver Comet Trail that I've heard so much about. On my 'round tuit list for years I'd built up some unreasonable expectations, but I can say that it was pleasantly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Lest I leave the impression that all my rides are...

Lest I leave the impression that all my rides are unpleasant, I had a great 40 mile ride this afternoon. Mostly recovery though I did go hard on the hills around the lake, which somehow didn't feel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I went down to the river, where it's flat, for...

I went down to the river, where it's flat, for sprint intervals. 96 degrees, with a "heat index" of 103 but honestly it didn't feel anywhere near that hot. It's strange, but all of the time I've...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I started out intending a nice long ride on my...

I started out intending a nice long ride on my final day off, but nature conspired against me. First the demented hornet landing on my thigh, clinging on at 20 mph stinging me? What's up with that? ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

16.5 miles, it was rougher than I anticipated...

16.5 miles, it was rougher than I anticipated probably because I didn't bring any water. Losing over 4 pounds of water weight in an hour, obviously I was wrong and needed some ... burned all my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I did about 28 miles, threshold laps down by the...

I did about 28 miles, threshold laps down by the river where it's flat. The funny thing is that there's a little 240 foot climb afterwards, and I felt beat and overheated so I thought that I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Because I prefer reason to convention?

Because I prefer reason to convention?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I got out for a mostly relaxed 50 kilometers. The...

I got out for a mostly relaxed 50 kilometers. The first half, I found some hills in nearby residential areas to get that out of my system, and the second half taking it easy on the shaded Greenway. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I got in a good random 71 mile ride, belated...

I got in a good random 71 mile ride, belated training for the TDC in two weeks. I made sure to include plenty of hills, a little slow but that doesn't concern me as much as the 7200 feet coming up in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I had an easy 50 mile MUP ride which was great...

I had an easy 50 mile MUP ride which was great until almost the end. A pedestrian, a young male in about mid-20's walking with his wife, threatened to punch me out and throw my body in the river if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

"You didn't bike up in this mess did you?" and...

"You didn't bike up in this mess did you?" and even "You're my hero riding in this weather" in the company gym this morning. Funny in that I thought the weather (8 -9°C and light rain) was an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

With this beautiful weather I opted for the easy...

With this beautiful weather I opted for the easy miles on the Greenway again and it felt good so I took three laps, 47 miles. http://app.strava.com/activities/40327749 I'm just wanting time in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-13, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I rode the Greenway twice, about 35 miles, a...

I rode the Greenway twice, about 35 miles, a little harder than I have recently. The weather was so nice at 50°+ that it seemed like everyone and their dog was out. Tiny dogs with loong leashes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I did a nice leisurely trail ride on the Big...

I did a nice leisurely trail ride on the Big Creek Greenway. It was an amazing 72 degrees, no rain or wind, such a beautiful day that it was severely crowded. Slow, a bit tricky between all the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

Just riding around yesterday I decided to do some...

Just riding around yesterday I decided to do some hill repeats on what I affectionately call Riverside Hill for some reason (actually on Old Alabama Rd). It's not that bad on paper but can be trying...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-12, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

The local news weathermen were almost hysterical...

The local news weathermen were almost hysterical about the record-breaking temperatures, forecasting in apocalyptic tones, so I couldn't resist taking at least a short ride to see if anyone was out. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By wphamilton

I didn't feel like the roads and took to the MUP...

I didn't feel like the roads and took to the MUP but 15 miles was all I could take and had to get off it. For some reason, everyone wanted to be out today and most of them didn't really know how to...
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