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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I was planning on riding my steel framed cross...

I was planning on riding my steel framed cross bike on the C&O for up to 50 miles this morning - but was too worn out and got up late. A couple hours later the skies opened to a prolonged rain. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-11, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I rode out to Purceville VA on the WO&D with a...

I rode out to Purceville VA on the WO&D with a friend. He was trying out his new BMC frame. I was concerned about the distance (about 45 miles) but he encouraged me and it was a great ride.
I wore...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

Of course - it's Bike To Work day!

Of course - it's Bike To Work day!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I rode the half mile from my Volvo mechanic's...

I rode the half mile from my Volvo mechanic's place to work. It was sunny and I wore work clothes. The bike was having issues with the cantilever cable hanger I had McGuyvered so I'm glad I didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

5 miles round trip to the Potomac river. It was...

5 miles round trip to the Potomac river. It was my first ride on a Raleigh RecordAce, 85 that I built. She's great but the engine was lacking.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

Regular 17 mile RT commute. I took the single...

Regular 17 mile RT commute. I took the single speed Raleigh with panniers today, 80F+ this morning, 90F+ on the return home. I'll garage the single speed until Fall since she takes a lot out of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-10, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

Yesterday I rode my regular 17 mile RT commute. ...

Yesterday I rode my regular 17 mile RT commute. It hit 100F today and I took my cheater bike (cross bike with BIONX assist kit). That worked out very well since the trip home was into 15 - 20 mph...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I manged the first commute in two weeks today. ...

I manged the first commute in two weeks today. Highs in the 80's - what happened to spring?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

If my residential street doesn't get plowed I'll ...

If my residential street doesn't get plowed I'll have to carry my cyclocross bike w/bionx kit to the main roads - or not get to work. Once on plowed even snowpack it handles fine.
It may be very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I did a 17 mile round trip between Herndon and...

I did a 17 mile round trip between Herndon and Sterling. I kept to the roads because the WO&D trail was packed / uneven snow/ice. The carbide studs ate up the 1 - 2" of snow/slush. I even...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-09, 05:57 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

After nearly six weeks off the bike [sick] I rode...

After nearly six weeks off the bike [sick] I rode 9 miles to pick up my new (2000 model) car from the shop. The day was glorious, crisp, and sunny. I felt like a soggy heap of gym clothes. When I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

After sitting on the sidelines for over 5 weeks...

After sitting on the sidelines for over 5 weeks with sinus and ear infections I rode from the Auto detailing place to my office. It was half my normal 8 mile one way commute. It still kicked my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

I'm recovering from a cold but returned to...

I'm recovering from a cold but returned to commuting today. It was a bit more tiring but I'm glad I rode. Temps in 70's - 80's - a bit warm for my wool jersey but not bad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

Rode my new Nashbar Al/CF build to work from the...

Rode my new Nashbar Al/CF build to work from the auto repair shop. Rode back with a coworker's TREK hybrid (nice bike but YUK). He's considering buying the bike because roadies keep passing him on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,570
Posted By robtown

Rode to work on my Motobecane Grand Record today....

Rode to work on my Motobecane Grand Record today. The weather was quite moderate for D.C. in July. This makes 6 days in a row.
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