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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,869
Posted By GrandBob

Just goes to show you that there are many reasons...

Just goes to show you that there are many reasons for doing what we do. I used to use clipless pedals but went back to toe clips and they work better for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,869
Posted By GrandBob

toe clips

In a word, unless you're a racer you don't need clipless pedals. We cyclists are suckers for every gadget and innovation that comes along and I am just as guilty as others in that regard. I have a...
Forum: Touring
05-30-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,126
Posted By GrandBob

A few years ago my wife gave me a Trek 5200...

A few years ago my wife gave me a Trek 5200 carbon fiber bike as an anniversary present. I had been riding a Trek 520 Touring bike for years. She asked me if I could tell any difference. I told her...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,764
Posted By GrandBob

I wrote this after 6 days of continuous rain on...

I wrote this after 6 days of continuous rain on the Bike Ride Across Tennessee in 1989:

We're biking in the rain
We must be insane
Riding with a bunch of crazy nuts
On our old bicycles
The...
Forum: Southeast
12-04-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By GrandBob

I've done the Georgia Bike Fest in October the...

I've done the Georgia Bike Fest in October the last two years. Bike path along the Chattahoochee goes for about 9 miles from downtown Columbus to Ft. Benning. We were allowed to cycle in the fort,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,404
Posted By GrandBob

My first job at 12 years old (1947) was...

My first job at 12 years old (1947) was delivering afternoon papers for the Hollywood Citizen News. I worked between Santa Monica Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. near Fairfax Avenue. This was in the glory...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,834
Posted By GrandBob

I have been doing long distance touring for more...

I have been doing long distance touring for more than 30 years, and just discovered about four years ago the advantage of wearing long sleeve loose fitting jerseys in the heat of summer! Boure...
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,672
Posted By GrandBob

I bought one to put on my Trek 5200, replacing a...

I bought one to put on my Trek 5200, replacing a smaller bag. I found that it was top heavy and made me struggle to control the bike. Used it two days on 60 mile rides, took it off and sold it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,721
Posted By GrandBob

There are literally hundreds of ride...

There are literally hundreds of ride possibilities across the US. I suggest that you go to some of the websites that list tours. The ones which I've found most helpful are as follows: ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,158
Posted By GrandBob

I have been taking Androgel for several months. ...

I have been taking Androgel for several months. Energy levels have improved, and average bike speed has slightly increased. It is prescription and a controlled substance, so must be taken only with...
Forum: Touring
12-21-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,306
Posted By GrandBob

Thanks for sharing all of these pictures. This...

Thanks for sharing all of these pictures. This is very pretty country. Maybe someday I'll be able to ride in it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,869
Posted By GrandBob

I suggest that you find Road Bike Rider on the...

I suggest that you find Road Bike Rider on the internet and read its weekly reports. Lots of information about fitness, training, etc. My advice is really simple: Ride as often as you can,...
Forum: Introductions
12-10-11, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By GrandBob

In case you don't know, the Bike Ride Across...

In case you don't know, the Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) has its spring tune up ride each April. For the past few years it has been held in Madison. It's a three day ride in the beautiful farm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,897
Posted By GrandBob

I am about the same size as you. I found after...

I am about the same size as you. I found after much trial and error that the Terry Butterfly works best for me. It is supposedly a women's specific saddle, and I don't qualify in that respect, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,202
Posted By GrandBob

Riding a bike is like having sex. You get all...

Riding a bike is like having sex. You get all hot and sweaty and out of breath. And if you get to going too fast you might fall off.
Forum: Introductions
11-26-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 243
Posted By GrandBob

Don't worry about being laughed at. It doesn't...

Don't worry about being laughed at. It doesn't matter what you ride. It only matters that you ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,450
Posted By GrandBob

I had a similar experience with my Trek 5200. ...

I had a similar experience with my Trek 5200. Turns out that it was, of all things, the stem which was creaking as I pedaled hard. I think I must have also been putting more pressure on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,995
Posted By GrandBob

Open minded

Try a product which is used by many marathon runners, Salt Stick. Not well advertised, but it works for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,225
Posted By GrandBob

Over the past 25+ years I've done 35 cross state...

Over the past 25+ years I've done 35 cross state week-long rides. Among the best which I believe are still being offered are the following: TRIRI in Indiana (June and September), DALMAC in Michigan,...
Forum: Introductions
10-10-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By GrandBob

I visited my son who lives in Alpine two years...

I visited my son who lives in Alpine two years ago. Loved your pictures. Especially the Stillwell Ranch and store. I was there about 25 years ago (don't remember the exact year, but it was the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-11, 02:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By GrandBob

Once on the TRIRI ride in Indiana we were routed...

Once on the TRIRI ride in Indiana we were routed onto the Indy 500 track. That was pretty neat. On another ride several years ago (the Horsey Hundred) in Kentucky we were allowed into the Keenland...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,715
Posted By GrandBob

I'm with you on this. Mid July in Memphis will...

I'm with you on this. Mid July in Memphis will be 90-100 or higher degrees, and humid. In other words, miserable. I know. I live in Nashville.
Forum: Touring
10-10-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By GrandBob

I've ridden many parts of the NTP, but not the...

I've ridden many parts of the NTP, but not the whole thing. I agree with you. It's basically pretty boring, but we sometimes have moonlight rides on the Trace in the Nashville area, and I find...
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By GrandBob

You've got to be kidding. In cycling what goes...

You've got to be kidding. In cycling what goes down must go up!!
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By GrandBob

You've got to be kidding. In cycling, what goes...

You've got to be kidding. In cycling, what goes down must go up.
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By GrandBob

Good Luck

My grandson age 27 just finished the entire Trace on an old, heavy bike, loaded with panniers. His friend pulled a Bob Trailer. The section you will be riding is hilly, but you should be able to do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,123
Posted By GrandBob

I'm now 76, born May, 1935. Did the DALMAC 5 UP...

I'm now 76, born May, 1935. Did the DALMAC 5 UP ride this year, 375 miles in 5 days from Lansing, Michigan, to Sault Ste. Marie. Over the Mackinac Bridge. Also did a portion of the Bike Ride...
Forum: Introductions
09-23-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By GrandBob

Hello. I too am a recent poster here and live...

Hello. I too am a recent poster here and live in Nashville. Did part of the Bike Ride Across Tennessee last week. If you are close to Nashville maybe we could make a riding connection some time.
Forum: Introductions
09-20-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By GrandBob

Cycling is a great activity. You will love it,...

Cycling is a great activity. You will love it, but if you plan to stay with it and not get too discouraged, you will have to get a bike that fits you, and with components that won't break down on...
Forum: Introductions
09-20-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By GrandBob

I've got a triple with mtn bike gearing now,...

I've got a triple with mtn bike gearing now, going down to about 25" I would like to go to 20". That means about a 24X32 or less.
Forum: Introductions
09-20-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By GrandBob

I just joined the forum and noticed your post...

I just joined the forum and noticed your post below mine. I have a degree in speech and taught high school speech years ago. What are your questions?
Forum: Introductions
09-20-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By GrandBob

Hello from Nashville Tennessee

I'm a long time cyclist who loves touring. 76 years old, still strong, but the years have slowed me down some, and I have a little trouble with hills with over 10% grades. Thankful for grannie...
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