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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 02:36 AM
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Posted By wait4me

I got 43 miles in. I made my goal of 5,000 miles...

I got 43 miles in. I made my goal of 5,000 miles for the year. I was way behind three weeks ago and had to push it. Doing just about 200 miles a week to get it in. It was a beautiful day as well,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-19, 05:11 AM
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Posted By wait4me

I was able to get 75 miles in yesterday. Bonked...

I was able to get 75 miles in yesterday. Bonked at about mile 55. That and the head wind killed my average speed.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-19, 01:33 AM
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Posted By wait4me

Got 53 miles in. Mother Nature was good to me...

Got 53 miles in. Mother Nature was good to me and kept the rain away. Very overcast which was nice but still humid.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-19, 07:17 PM
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Posted By wait4me

I got 62.4 miles in today. Got out at 6. Best...

I got 62.4 miles in today. Got out at 6. Best part of going out early on a Sunday morning. No traffic and so far it was a cool morning. But those are just about gone, cool weather that is.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-19, 10:25 AM
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Posted By wait4me

Congrats on finishing it. This is my second run....

Congrats on finishing it. This is my second run. At 54 I bettered my time by an hours. I'm happy considering I'm 225lbs.

Yes, an 18 year old did it in 5:06:09 average speed of 20mph. Crazy!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-19, 06:13 PM
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Posted By wait4me

I finished Assault on Mt. Mitchell yesterday for...

I finished Assault on Mt. Mitchell yesterday for the second time in three years. As I started up the mountain I kept asking myself what in the world made me sign up for this again. At least I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-19, 02:45 PM
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Posted By wait4me

Got 40 miles in. Heck of a head wind. So far 72...

Got 40 miles in. Heck of a head wind. So far 72 miles for the week. Need to get 30 more to make my 100 miles. Rain in the forecast, looks like the trainer and Zwift.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-18, 07:39 PM
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Posted By wait4me

Got 30 miles in today. Cotton is ready to be...

Got 30 miles in today. Cotton is ready to be harvested, the smell was strong out today. Some of the area's still have water from the hurricane three weeks ago.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-18, 09:09 AM
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Posted By wait4me

30 miles in today. For some reason there were...

30 miles in today. For some reason there were dogs on the ride where there never were dogs before. Talk about a surprise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-18, 01:51 PM
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Posted By wait4me

Got 22 miles in and ran into closed roads due to...

Got 22 miles in and ran into closed roads due to the hurricane. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1512x1158/img_3791_f0432cdb562978fc887db996eeb68b896e7736ba.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-18, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

Well now that the hurricane is just about gone,...

Well now that the hurricane is just about gone, it will be a long time before I can get a long ride in. Most of the roads around me have been washed out or still covered with water.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-18, 04:58 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I don't post much on here and need to be better...

I don't post much on here and need to be better about it.

I finally go to participate in the Bike MS New Bern ride. Completed the 100 mile ride yesterday. Boy was it hot. The event is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-18, 07:18 PM
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Posted By wait4me

I have not been on the bike in 4 weeks and for...

I have not been on the bike in 4 weeks and for some reason thought I could do the Tour De Pickle today and ride the 75 mile route. I made it but the cramping is terrible. LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

Got 16 miles in on Zwift if that counts.

Got 16 miles in on Zwift if that counts.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

A nice 35 miles in today. Bit of a headwind from...

A nice 35 miles in today. Bit of a headwind from the SW, but we all know they make us stronger.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

Got 15 miles in with my wife. Surprised me that...

Got 15 miles in with my wife. Surprised me that we had an average speed of 16mph. That is really good for her. It was a really nice ride, no wind and sunny. Just a bunch of hog houses and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got another 52 miles in today. That gives me...

I got another 52 miles in today. That gives me my 100 miles for the week. I just need to keep this up so I can make my 5k miles for the year come Dec 31.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

I got 50.2 miles in. Wanted to get my metric...

I got 50.2 miles in. Wanted to get my metric century in for the month but my legs said otherwise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got 32 miles in on Wrightsville Beach this...

I got 32 miles in on Wrightsville Beach this morning. Amazing how warm it was for Feb. 72 out and a strong south wind which made it fun going north but a workout going south.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

I got 32 miles in today on the island, aka...

I got 32 miles in today on the island, aka Wrightsville Beach, I ran out of daylight and traffic was getting bad due to the Floatilla getting ready to start.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got 21 miles in today. I also got a KOM. Man...

I got 21 miles in today. I also got a KOM. Man that was a tough one. 55 degrees out and sunny with a slight wind. Nice ride but my legs still are feeling my 66 mile ride from Sunday. I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I was able to get 66 miles in today. It was a...

I was able to get 66 miles in today. It was a nice sunny 60 degree day, but the wind was killer out of the NW at 25mph. So half my loop was slow and steady.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-17, 08:07 PM
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Posted By wait4me

43.6 miles in today back on the island. Nice now...

43.6 miles in today back on the island. Nice now that it is the off season. Not much traffic.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

61 out and got 21 miles in before the sun went...

61 out and got 21 miles in before the sun went down.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got my monthly metric century in today. Weather...

Got my monthly metric century in today. Weather was perfect, cool 68 with over cast sky for the first 30 miles. Slight to no wind. Fall might be finally here in eastern NC.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-17, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Was able to get 55 miles in yesterday. Nice...

Was able to get 55 miles in yesterday. Nice overcast day and in the mid 70's for the morning ride. Love riding early Sunday mornings. No traffic. Just plenty of dogs. LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

21 miles in after dropping the kid off at school....

21 miles in after dropping the kid off at school. Nice humid warm eastern NC air.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got 63.2 miles in today. Beautiful weather 59...

Got 63.2 miles in today. Beautiful weather 59 degrees out overcast for part of the ride but a little breezy. 17.9 amph. Headwind didn't help and it was all on the last 15 miles back home. Legs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Made a nice 32.2 mile ride today on Wrightsville...

Made a nice 32.2 mile ride today on Wrightsville Beach NC. Had a heck of a northern headwind, made for a nice ride back down the island.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got 21 miles in this morning before the heat...

I got 21 miles in this morning before the heat kicked in. Today was the first day this week that it wasn't foggy out. Felt good but humid as heck. Also was glad to get an average speed of 18.9. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

21 miles in today. Just missed a rain storm. ...

21 miles in today. Just missed a rain storm. Roads were still a little wet in places. Good thing I didn't wash my bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got 63 miles in with a nice early start. The...

Got 63 miles in with a nice early start. The weather was sunny and humid and then the clouds came in and a short and soaking rain for about 20 minutes. Good thing I didn't wash my bike before the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

65.3 miles in today. Weather was beautiful for...

65.3 miles in today. Weather was beautiful for eastern NC. Low humidity and 82 degrees out made it feel really nice compared to what we have been getting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

Got 21 miles in this morning as the sun came up. ...

Got 21 miles in this morning as the sun came up. Felt good, tried to keep a high cadence.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-17, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got 50 miles in today on the old Raleigh. Had to...

Got 50 miles in today on the old Raleigh. Had to put new tires on it, the other ones were over 12yrs old and one went flat. Didn't want to take a chance. Went with Continentals in a 28c. Rides...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-17, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got 42 miles in today. Nice and calm out but the...

Got 42 miles in today. Nice and calm out but the humidity here in eastern NC is just miserable. Also had to take the MTB out, my Raleigh had a flat and of course my spare tube was dead also.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

The weather held out and I a was able to get 70...

The weather held out and I a was able to get 70 miles in today. 82 out and humid with no breeze.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got out this morning at 0640. Thought I would...

Got out this morning at 0640. Thought I would beat the heat, well that didn't happen. The good ole' NC humidity was in full swing and I at least managed to get in 63 miles today.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got in 53.99 miles. Had to cut it short when I...

Got in 53.99 miles. Had to cut it short when I got a text that a truck was waiting at the warehouse for me to load. I was hoping to get 63 in today.

I also got a nice Garmin Edge 520 for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-17, 03:43 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Assault On Mount Mitchell complete

Well I finished the ride. I wasn't sure I was going to make it. My legs were cramping really bad. I couldn't stand straight up at times. Never felt such pain before and I was seriously considering...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

You are the man! Conditions like that make me...

You are the man! Conditions like that make me stay inside on the trainer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got 81 miles in today. Nice and overcast and 60...

Got 81 miles in today. Nice and overcast and 60 degrees out. Only thing was the wind was terrible.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got 73.8 in today with an average speed of 18.3...

I got 73.8 in today with an average speed of 18.3 which for me is really good. Trying to get ready for Assault on Mt. Mitchell in two weeks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got an 11.5 mile ride in before the sun went...

Got an 11.5 mile ride in before the sun went down. Nice 65° day with no wind. Had one dog chase me. Added to the fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-17, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got in 20 miles. It was 45 out and thought all...

I got in 20 miles. It was 45 out and thought all would be fine with my gloves and Castelli top. But I was wrong, half way into the ride the fingers got numb. Made shifting fun. Towards the end of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I was able to squeak out 16.7 miles yesterday,...

I was able to squeak out 16.7 miles yesterday, forgot to post it. I ran out of daylight. Our daughters CAP worker was running late so I wasn't able to get out when I wanted to. Found another road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

Got out yesterday with the 30mph wind gust and ...

Got out yesterday with the 30mph wind gust and 64°F out. Not to bad but still ran into closed roads around here from hurricane Matthew. 21.4 miles in with average speed of 16mph. Had more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

18.6 miles. It was 47° F out and was a breezy...

18.6 miles. It was 47° F out and was a breezy day. I need to get on here more to get my motivation up. I finally have cold weather gear, I just need to get out and ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-16, 03:37 PM
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Views: 3,114,558
Posted By wait4me

I got a 35 mile ride in today on my new bike. ...

I got a 35 mile ride in today on my new bike. Man what a difference it made going from an aluminum frame to carbon. My average speed was up and there was a head wind on part of the ride. It felt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-16, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27,115
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Posted By wait4me

Thanks for the info. My Raleigh is a well loved...

Thanks for the info. My Raleigh is a well loved bike and nothing special. It has Suntour Superbe Pro components, Champagnolo crank, speedy Modolo brakes, Suntour shifters. The basic bare minimum...
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