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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-20, 05:29 PM
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Posted By wthensler

60 miles in gorgeous FL weather. I hope it...

60 miles in gorgeous FL weather. I hope it continues! This ride puts me above 8,000 miles for the year. I’ve broken in two fantastic bikes - Domane and Infinito, both disc and Di2.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-20, 05:14 PM
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Posted By wthensler

62 miles today in the rugged mountains of VA. I...

62 miles today in the rugged mountains of VA. I set up the Bianchi for the mountains - smaller gearing and slightly shorter 172.5 cranks. It rocks! Check out my new matching bottles.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-20, 09:01 AM
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Posted By wthensler

This is my second Trek - the new SLR7 is a much...

This is my second Trek - the new SLR7 is a much improved version of the 6.2 P1 that I bought in 2012. I'm running the same Di2 group set on both bikes with same discs, and let's call the wheels a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-20, 06:14 PM
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Posted By wthensler

I did the 58 mile ride today in flat FL. My...

I did the 58 mile ride today in flat FL. My brother in law and nephew are at my place in VA and they attempted 50 in the hills. BIL is my age, and the hills about killed him. Next weekend we’re...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-20, 06:45 PM
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Posted By wthensler

58 miles today, from home to the end of the...

58 miles today, from home to the end of the Hawthorne Trail and back. Low humidity for the past 3 days and gorgeous sunsets mean fall and winter are not far off. Pics are at trail’s end in the Town...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-20, 05:15 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Summer has returned with vengeance in north...

Summer has returned with vengeance in north central FL. Yesterday in searing heat - both sun and wind were intense (lots of sunscreen helped).

And today under very dark, threatening skies and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-20, 01:12 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Nice morning ride, a bit windy here in FL. Total...

Nice morning ride, a bit windy here in FL. Total about 30 miles. I decided to keep the new Domane here as a replacement for the old one. To the left of the bike is a recent pond due to all the rains....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-20, 08:03 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Yes, I would like them. Today I rode Brawley...

Yes, I would like them. Today I rode Brawley School Road area, as the MIL lives in Mooresville. I’ll probably keep one of my bikes here as we pass through often, and other than the traffic, its a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-20, 03:16 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Rather windy ride along Lake Norman while...

Rather windy ride along Lake Norman while visiting with the mother-in-law in NC. Fall weather is here, as temps in the low 60s felt cooler with the persistent winds. Logged in 34 miles with the new...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-20, 07:27 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Rode a total of 48 miles today in two separate...

Rode a total of 48 miles today in two separate rides with two bikes - the new Domane and the Bianchi. Here’s a pic of the Domane in fire engine red.....

Here with my 14 yo. nephew in Farquier...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-20, 07:56 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Well, my Trek Domane SL7 with discs and Di2...

Well, my Trek Domane SL7 with discs and Di2 arrived yesterday, and I picked it up at the LBS. Today was a 32 mile inaugural ride in the mountains. I’m running 32mm tubeless, so I was eager to see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I managed 47 miles in extremely humid and very...

I managed 47 miles in extremely humid and very hot conditions. I did something a little strange at the halfway point - donated red blood cells. The Blood Mobile happened to be at the place where I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-20, 02:41 PM
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Posted By wthensler

67 miles in a combo of rain and sun. I must have...

67 miles in a combo of rain and sun. I must have misread the forecast, because it started raining 8 miles into the ride, which caused me to turn around and take the Hawthorne Trail. It really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-20, 04:28 PM
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Posted By wthensler

I rode 43 very spirited miles this morning in the...

I rode 43 very spirited miles this morning in the pre-FL heat. Today would have been my Dad's 90th birthday, so this ride was in his memory.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-20, 02:10 PM
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Posted By wthensler

58 early morning miles in hot FL weather. The...

58 early morning miles in hot FL weather. The riding here is very much easier than in the mountains of VA. I rode the old Domane which I had repaired after a fall last month. The rear derailleur...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

Rode every day in August so far. What the heck....

Rode every day in August so far. What the heck. Logged 43 miles today and 406 month to date. Low hanging clouds in the mountains last four mornings.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-20, 06:52 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Logged 230 miles Monday through Friday, all In...

Logged 230 miles Monday through Friday, all In the hills and mountains of VA. Here’s a shot from Etlan Road just before a very steep 1 mile climb through a mountain pass to the village of Etlan. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-20, 03:35 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Out early for a 65 mile ride, chock full of...

Out early for a 65 mile ride, chock full of climbs and rollers. Madison Co., VA has got to have some of the best riding hands down, if you’re willing to put up with a few grinders. The views, sounds,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I managed 62 by getting out at 6:30 on the...

I managed 62 by getting out at 6:30 on the Bianchi. It’s been ridiculously hot And humid here in VA, and I couldn’t ride due yesterday due to a late start. I noticed the Bianchi doesn’t go into the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-20, 09:53 AM
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Posted By wthensler

Out early for a strenuous 65 miler with lots of...

Out early for a strenuous 65 miler with lots of climbing. I decided to take the Giant Defy this morning, and it’s still one of my faves. I actually prefer the slightly more relaxed geometry, and it’s...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I got in 62 miles early morning miles with lots...

I got in 62 miles early morning miles with lots of climbing. Glad I got it done before the crushing heat and humidity. I forgot to take pics until my last stop - look...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-20, 04:42 PM
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Posted By wthensler

I managed 38 hard miles on a slightly truncated...

I managed 38 hard miles on a slightly truncated route in the mountains of VA. No pics today as I forgot my phone. I got a call from Chain Reaction Cycles in FL, my Domane is fixed. A whopping $470...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

Agreed wholeheartedly. Didn’t get out ‘till after...

Agreed wholeheartedly. Didn’t get out ‘till after 11 this morning, which is way too late in this heat. I managed 62 miles, and the route is beautiful, but there’s not a lot of cover and the asphalt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-20, 12:43 PM
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Posted By wthensler

50 miles on Longboat Key to Anna Marie Island....

50 miles on Longboat Key to Anna Marie Island. Scarfed a nice breakfast at a local cafe. This ends our romantic getaway in Sarasota.

Glad I brought the bike, 150 miles in 3 days....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

The plan was to get out super early, but it was...

The plan was to get out super early, but it was already warming up at 8:15 when I finally got underway. The ride out to Anna Marie Pier was vigorous, as I tried to keep pace with some younger,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

47 miles in the heat from Sarasota to Anna Marie...

47 miles in the heat from Sarasota to Anna Marie Island and back. Here is a view from the pier on the Island........
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-20, 01:05 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Tried beating the heat and humidity, but wasn't...

Tried beating the heat and humidity, but wasn't to be, as I got a late start once again. Total of 62 miles to the end of Hawthorne Trail and return. Black skies closed in yet again (typical FL summer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-20, 11:29 AM
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Posted By wthensler

A fairly spirited 41 mile ride out towards...

A fairly spirited 41 mile ride out towards Archer, where I stopped at an Elementary School and chatted with several nice ladies checking in guests at the entrance. We still don’t know whether...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

57 miles on the Hawthorne Trail. Check out the...

57 miles on the Hawthorne Trail. Check out the color of the water - tannins maybe?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-20, 03:28 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Interesting theory, and I believe possible. In...

Interesting theory, and I believe possible. In FL, we get pretty strong winds fall through spring (mostly in the afternoon, and sometimes too strong to ride in). I'm 5'-11', 210 lbs. and ride the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-20, 08:13 PM
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Posted By wthensler

I went with the Foundation ENVE 45 Wheels....

I went with the Foundation ENVE 45 Wheels. Initially I was going to go with the 65s, but if I bring the Bianchi to FL, the high winds will blow the bike around like a fan. I’m not a small guy, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-20, 05:01 PM
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Posted By wthensler

Almost home....one more tough climb left after a...

Almost home....one more tough climb left after a strenuous 41 mile, hilly ride. I am absolutely loving the Bianchi - I really can’t find any Achilles heel. It looks like ultrarider7 and I are riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-20, 04:46 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I have not ridden Skyline yet. Missed a golden...

I have not ridden Skyline yet. Missed a golden opportunity when they closed the park to all motor vehicle traffic due to COVID. I really want to do it, but a bit uneasy about the lack of a bike lane...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

41 miles in the mountains of VA on the new...

41 miles in the mountains of VA on the new Bianchi Infinito with Di2. The ENVE wheels and Vittoria Corsa tubeless are a welcome addition.

This is Whippoorwill Road in Madison Co. and a view of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I managed 54 yesterday and 40 today in the FL...

I managed 54 yesterday and 40 today in the FL heat. 700 for the month - I may hit 800 or more if the weather cooperates.

Speaking of which, summer is indeed upon us in FL - through the roof...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

54 miles from driveway to Hawthorne and back. ...

54 miles from driveway to Hawthorne and back. I’ve discovered that I can go car-free for this ride, much of which is bike trail.

Rained today until 3:00, so a bit of a late afternoon ride....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

Managed 40 miles after working all day....brutal...

Managed 40 miles after working all day....brutal headwinds the entire way back, couldn’t catch a break. Seems to be a late afternoon thing for the past several weeks.......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

58 miles from the driveway to end of Hawthorne...

58 miles from the driveway to end of Hawthorne Trail and back. Brutal headwinds on the return slowed my pace to 16.5 mph. Saw an alligator sunning itself on the tarmac, but it scooted off before I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-20, 08:44 AM
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Posted By wthensler

More isolation....46 miles on the trail.... ...

More isolation....46 miles on the trail....
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-20, 01:21 PM
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Posted By wthensler

46 miles in excellent dry weather just as it...

46 miles in excellent dry weather just as it started to heat up. Good pace, but I stopped to look at a vintage Thunderbird and forgot to stop the timer

This is a post ride pic - nothing more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

38 miles this AM in gorgeous morning FL weather. ...

38 miles this AM in gorgeous morning FL weather. I guess FL is re-opening slowly, because roads definitely getting busier - which makes it probable I'll have to think about re-routing a bit. I'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

Rode 45 miles in the morning, much of it on the...

Rode 45 miles in the morning, much of it on the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. The trail itself is largely canopied and runs through Payne’s Prairie. Some awesome estuaries along the way. But watch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-20, 12:42 PM
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Posted By wthensler

45 miles on the Gainesville - Hawthorne Trail,...

45 miles on the Gainesville - Hawthorne Trail, with added on both sides to make up the distance. Really nice weather day, lots of folks out, bumped into a former work colleague and his family out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-20, 05:15 PM
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Posted By wthensler

40 good hard miles to Williston town center and...

40 good hard miles to Williston town center and back. The Walgreens Pharmacy in the town (exactly half way) used to have a little bench where I would crash for a bit and drink some fluids, but they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-20, 06:48 PM
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Posted By wthensler

30 good miles in flat FL in stunningly beautiful...

30 good miles in flat FL in stunningly beautiful weather, just as the sunset. Sorry, no pics.

After riding for the better part of a month in the mountains of VA on the Giant, this felt like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-20, 05:45 PM
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Posted By wthensler

What heaven looks like to me. 27 miles down, 4...

What heaven looks like to me. 27 miles down, 4 to go with one steep climb to my driveway.

Definitely getting another bike, will need every gear here in the unforgiving mountains. I have no way...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

After a day of hard labor spreading mulch,...

After a day of hard labor spreading mulch, digging holes and raking stone, I pondered whether to go out at all. Excuses, blah blah blah....

Ended up doing 26 tough, hilly miles up in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

I beat myself up pretty good doing lots of...

I beat myself up pretty good doing lots of neglected yard work, but around 5:00 PM I did take an hour ride up Weakley Hollow and back. Bluster, but Brilliant sunshine.

Only 15 miles, but they’re...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

Sorry about your Mom. I know what you’re going...

Sorry about your Mom. I know what you’re going through. It’s fantastic that you got out!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-20, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By wthensler

25 loop miles in the hills of VA with my brother...

25 loop miles in the hills of VA with my brother in law and nephew, We beat the rains by just a few minutes!

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