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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

1.25 hours today. It's hard to go slow, but when...

1.25 hours today. It's hard to go slow, but when you're hauling 200+ pounds, you gotta start somewhere.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

11 miles today on the DeRosa. First ride since...

11 miles today on the DeRosa. First ride since late fall. I unscrewed the valve stem from the front tire (twice) while airing up. Finally convinced it to stay put! Man, am I out of shape. :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

1.5 hours today. First ride in more than a month....

1.5 hours today. First ride in more than a month. Felt really good, though I was really slow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Twenty miles on the DeRosa this morning. Passed a...

Twenty miles on the DeRosa this morning. Passed a sunflower field. That's about as close to France as I'll get for some time. lol

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

But now it’s time for the hundred degree heat...

But now it’s time for the hundred degree heat indexes!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

First ride in a month. I could not handle all the...

First ride in a month. I could not handle all the pollen this year, so I just stayed indoors! No HRM today; no cyclometer, no watch even! I think I rode about 1.5 hours, JRA. No goals. No stress....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

1.5 chilly hours on the Botty today, just for...

1.5 chilly hours on the Botty today, just for fun. Winds were light, for a change. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

20 miles today in 15-20 mph winds, mostly...

20 miles today in 15-20 mph winds, mostly headwinds. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Rode roughly one hour this afternoon. Outbound...

Rode roughly one hour this afternoon. Outbound leg had 12-16 mph headwinds, yielding an average speed of 11.2 mph with HR in Zone 3. Return leg (tailwind) average speed was 16.3 mph with HR in Zone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-20, 05:00 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

I hate to see animals get hurt, but it’s not your...

I hate to see animals get hurt, but it’s not your fault.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

15 miles this morning, in mist and dampness on...

15 miles this morning, in mist and dampness on the RS900, with a 20-minute FTP test. I just couldn't maintain the effort for 30, as my HR was hovering at 180 bpm. Average power was 182 watts, down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

Debating whether to get in an outdoor ride before...

Debating whether to get in an outdoor ride before the rain resumes, or hop on the trainer for an FTP test. Winds are gusting to 20+ knots. Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Update: I decided to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

I was on the bike, but I wouldn't call it a ride....

I was on the bike, but I wouldn't call it a ride. I spent the entire afternoon troubleshooting my trainer/power meter setup. It was driving me crazy. I finally determined the issue was interference...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Doesn’t compare with jppe, but I rode 20.20 miles...

Doesn’t compare with jppe, but I rode 20.20 miles this afternoon. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27,136
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Posted By horatio

16 miles today. First ride in 10 weeks. Meant to...

16 miles today. First ride in 10 weeks. Meant to take it easy, but I pushed it. Just couldn’t resist. :D

It was supposed to be a shakedown ride for the Botty, but I broke the chain at one mile...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

45 minutes on the trike today. Gonna rain all day...

45 minutes on the trike today. Gonna rain all day tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Another hour and change on the trike today......

Another hour and change on the trike today... both hands! It was nice to be able to shift the RD when needed, and use both brakes. Amazing what one week of PT and regular exercises have allowed.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Eight minutes today, arm pedaling at PT. Max...

Eight minutes today, arm pedaling at PT. Max watts was 11! I "rode" .75 miles. lol
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-19, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Got in an hour ride on the trike. Beautiful...

Got in an hour ride on the trike. Beautiful weather today, after two days of gloomy rain. Lots of colors popping now.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Pilots use checklists for a reason... I'm...

Pilots use checklists for a reason... I'm thinking about printing one for use with my bikes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

The dreaded “senior moments.” :D Having them...

The dreaded “senior moments.” :D

Having them more frequently as well, but I’m 60, so I have an excuse. It’s not so bad when riding bikes, but when you fly an antique airplane, well...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-19, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

One hour on the trike today, touring...

One hour on the trike today, touring neighborhoods in my community. Beautiful autumn day. Average speed was 8 mph. Lol.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

45 minutes today with my new best friend. This...

45 minutes today with my new best friend. This little gem may not be fast, but I can drive one-handed. It will probably take six months before I can ride my regular bikes again.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Rode Sunday, the first time in a month, and...

Rode Sunday, the first time in a month, and probably the last until the holidays.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Just curious - what is your lighting setup?

Just curious - what is your lighting setup?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Another hour of hill repeats tonight. Paris...

Another hour of hill repeats tonight. Paris Mountain ride planned by the end of the month. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

That sounds good to me! Thought I was flying...

That sounds good to me! Thought I was flying yesterday, only to average 14 mph! It’s all relative, I guess. Maybe I’ll switch to metric units.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Two hours pushing the local rollers late this...

Two hours pushing the local rollers late this morning. It was quite hot by the time I finished. Ready for some cooler temps!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-19, 06:18 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

17 miles yesterday, riding very slowly (on...

17 miles yesterday, riding very slowly (on purpose). Looking forward to a holiday ride tomorrow with my oldest son.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-19, 04:12 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Good for you! Many years ago I had a co-worker...

Good for you! Many years ago I had a co-worker who commuted by bike, three miles each way. I thought he was nuts. Now, I’m thinking otherwise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

20 miles today, JRA.

20 miles today, JRA.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

An hour of hill repeats today while searching for...

An hour of hill repeats today while searching for longer grades. Most everything nearby is short and steep. Getting stronger... s-l-o-w-l-y but surely.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Speed drills for about an hour, just before...

Speed drills for about an hour, just before sunset.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Just got back from a 25-miler, but still no...

Just got back from a 25-miler, but still no faster. Fairly quiet roads today. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

15 miles tonight. Just under an hour.

15 miles tonight. Just under an hour.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Thought I'd try something different today - my...

Thought I'd try something different today - my wife's flat bar road bike (Specialized Vita)! It's a little small (48cm), but thankfully it has a very long seat post that got the fit in the ballpark...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Rode the usual 15-mile "evaluation" ride after...

Rode the usual 15-mile "evaluation" ride after making some changes for fit. I'm using the Basso Gap as the guinea pig. The goal is to get a flatter back in a more aero position. Why? To go faster?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Spent about an hour and a half riding and...

Spent about an hour and a half riding and adjusting fit on the SIX-5. Dropped the bars quite a bit and adjusted cleat position. I've been riding it basically stock since I bought it, so I guess it's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

18 mostly hilly miles with my oldest son this...

18 mostly hilly miles with my oldest son this morning. We haven't ridden together in a few months. It was a nice change of pace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Nice trike! Need to air up my T1X and take a spin...

Nice trike! Need to air up my T1X and take a spin sometime.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

22 miles this morning with "speed intervals" in...

22 miles this morning with "speed intervals" in power zone 3. Five sets of roughly three minutes each. Hill repeats tomorrow after work, weather permitting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

22 miles today. First good ride in a few weeks....

22 miles today. First good ride in a few weeks. Not much photogenic scenery around here. Plus, my phone camera sucks. Riding with power and HR measures is interesting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

20 minute TT with power meter to establish a...

20 minute TT with power meter to establish a baseline. It was also a birthday ride. :bday:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

It's 97 outside my front door at almost 6:30 p.m....

It's 97 outside my front door at almost 6:30 p.m. Too damn hot to ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

15 miles today, first half into a headwind....

15 miles today, first half into a headwind. Couple of short inclines thrown in.

Got honked at by some kids on a moped! But they waved while passing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Got in an 18-mile ride with my oldest son early...

Got in an 18-mile ride with my oldest son early today, before the storms came through. Just like old times, just a lot slower.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

11 miles tonight on the Giro before dark, after...

11 miles tonight on the Giro before dark, after the heat index dropped to 102! The air temp reached 103 and the heat index 111 this afternoon at one point. Funny, but I didn't feel I was breaking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

35-miler early today, before it got hot. Ambient...

35-miler early today, before it got hot. Ambient temp was 84 when I got home. Heat index was 94. This was about 10 a.m. Next week I'll try leaving at dawn!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

Short 22-miler today to check out my "new"...

Short 22-miler today to check out my "new" Bianchi Giro build. She's a 58cm frame, but seems to fit well and is quite enjoyable to ride. Just needs a little dialing in. So what if there's only a fist...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,385
Posted By horatio

13 mile ride this evening. The Secteur was at the...

13 mile ride this evening. The Secteur was at the LBS most of the day for servicing. It developed a clunking noise that seemed to come from the right-side crank and or BB. It's been getting...
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