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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,641
Posted By hiller

I like sucralose the most or maybe just because...

I like sucralose the most or maybe just because it appears in stuff I already like. But, when it comes to using artificial sweeteners or stevia on my own, stuff comes out terrible- either too sickly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,574
Posted By hiller

What you're saying makes sense. What I've seen,...

What you're saying makes sense. What I've seen, instead, are young, overweight men on bikes riding while their dogs panted beside them. Not a pretty picture.

I've only seen one greyhound as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,574
Posted By hiller

Whatever you do, please don't start walking your...

Whatever you do, please don't start walking your dog while you bike. I've seen people do it here and I think it's cruel to the dog. (And, I've said something a couple of times.) It also makes the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,817
Posted By hiller

We need a 'like' button here! :)

We need a 'like' button here! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

Sorry. I meant 20kkms. I did 1k mi/mo the 1st...

Sorry. I meant 20kkms. I did 1k mi/mo the 1st yr I rode in 2013, slacked off a little in winter but not much. Couldn't get enough. Rode indoors at the gym, too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,817
Posted By hiller

Thanks a lot, Wolf. I also watched my father...

Thanks a lot, Wolf. I also watched my father die- from not being able to breathe (lung cancer). Sometimes, I think it would be more merciful to hang in the gallows than go this way.

I do want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,641
Posted By hiller

Hi, Dave. I got a little dizzy reading of all...

Hi, Dave. I got a little dizzy reading of all this yo-yoing. Yes, I think you should shake things up and make a change. Stay off the sugar, all types. It has to help. If you still want caffeine,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,817
Posted By hiller

Mr. Fixx also had the mistaken belief that he...

Mr. Fixx also had the mistaken belief that he could eat whatever he wanted because his running would take care of it. In his book, he even told people not to worry about food for this reason. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-17, 09:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,817
Posted By hiller

Best thing I've done for my health is to overhaul...

Best thing I've done for my health is to overhaul my diet. Not just for the obvious reasons of losing weight and feeling good but I have a damocles hanging over me. All the male members in my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

20 kms a year, that's great! You must love your...

20 kms a year, that's great! You must love your new sport.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

Congrats, on dropping that weight, Randy. Sure...

Congrats, on dropping that weight, Randy. Sure has to help. I guess the supplements won't make you feel good but not taking them might make you feel worse. Hate night cramps. I used to get them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

Nice writeup, thanks. Yes, 36 miles would be a...

Nice writeup, thanks. Yes, 36 miles would be a long haul on foot, lol. I hadn't thought about the trip down- yikes, better have good pads! Lucky you, with the free flights, but I'm surprised you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-16, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

That's great, zacster! You're still in great...

That's great, zacster! You're still in great shape and about as consistent here as humanly possible, lol. I hope you're not still an Italian parts aficiando, as that can get pricey. Glad you still...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,874
Posted By hiller

Hey, Randy. Welcome to the forums. Are you in...

Hey, Randy. Welcome to the forums. Are you in the US? I wonder because I never heard of either of the bike makes you mentioned. Sounds like you're doing a fair amount of biking considering your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-10-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,576
Posted By hiller

I love this story. Schwinn is the best! I've...

I love this story. Schwinn is the best! I've had my Median hybrid from Target ($199) for about two years and put 10,000 happy miles on it.
Schwinn sent me a new rear wheel when I told them I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 14,259
Posted By hiller

Interesting thread. I'm in my late 50s and...

Interesting thread. I'm in my late 50s and feeling great these days. Hope to be doing even better in my 60s. Of course, ten years is a long time, at any age, and who really knows what will come to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did 65 miles today on different rides until I got...

Did 65 miles today on different rides until I got a flat around my house. I'm a little depressed about the flat because it was a fairly new Schwalbe Marathon with "greenguard" puncture protection...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Great job! That's tough work.

Great job! That's tough work.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did the French Creek Iron Tour in PA today. I...

Did the French Creek Iron Tour in PA today. I chose the 75-mi option. It was moderately hilly (4161' gain) and very scenic, as promised. Lots of farmland and parks and lots of rest stops. I did...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By hiller

The Sella SMP seat looks like a torture device to...

The Sella SMP seat looks like a torture device to me (top); the second seat seems more in line with what I'll be needing.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By hiller

How did you make out, djnzlab1? I have the same...

How did you make out, djnzlab1?
I have the same injury, go for ultrasound next week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Fifteen miles around town today, 40 mi yesterday....

Fifteen miles around town today, 40 mi yesterday. Haven't been riding much for about a week because I've developed a swelling which may be caused by riding. At least I hope it is, otherwise it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

No bicycling at all yesterday. Today, did 70...

No bicycling at all yesterday. Today, did 70 miles around the area with a few breaks and one crash. I learned I cannot hop even a 2" curb with my front wheel parallel. Makes sense now but at the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Rode the D&R canal trail today, total 38 miles @...

Rode the D&R canal trail today, total 38 miles @ 10mph, with breaks. Perfect weather and lots of aromatic wildflowers along the path.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Rode 26 mi around town, ended in a flat.

Rode 26 mi around town, ended in a flat.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did 40 miles around town today with one break and...

Did 40 miles around town today with one break and one flat. Afterward, went on an errand on my motorcycle and got caught in a torrential thunderstorm on the way back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Twenty-five miles around town. Wish I could've...

Twenty-five miles around town. Wish I could've done more, on a fine weather day, but my bad achilles was really throbbing today.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

No outdoor ride yesterday. Today, 40 mi in...

No outdoor ride yesterday. Today, 40 mi in Harriman, 3100'. Perfect weather- sunny, 70s, low wind. Gnats still a problem but bearable.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did the same identical group ride twice. The...

Did the same identical group ride twice. The second time was with just one other guy as a consolation to him because he came out to the club picnic expecting a late ride which was cancelled. We...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-14, 02:59 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

I rode on Ride-to-Work Friday and got caught in a...

I rode on Ride-to-Work Friday and got caught in a downpour around 6 pm. Went flat, too, but was only a block from home.
Saturday, did back-to-back climbs of Bear Mt in Harriman on my Schwinn (8 mi...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-14, 02:54 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

That stinks. Get well soon.

That stinks. Get well soon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Too bad about the weather. It sounds like fun-...

Too bad about the weather. It sounds like fun- with 79 pit stops throughout the area (BTWD | Bike To Work Day (http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/)).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Yesterday, I did 35 mi, mostly on the canal...

Yesterday, I did 35 mi, mostly on the canal trail. I also got a couple of saddle sores (I forgot my Glide). Today, no biking at all but did a great spin class tonight. The music was loud with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Catching up on Sunday & Monday, I did 120 mi...

Catching up on Sunday & Monday, I did 120 mi between the two days, with half of that being two fast & hilly group rides. The rides were one grade over my usual so I really had to put out. Today, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-14, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did 21 mi in the local park and area, light rain...

Did 21 mi in the local park and area, light rain & very humid. Also, did a spinning class in the morning.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Just 18 mi around town, light rain; also, did...

Just 18 mi around town, light rain; also, did some pedaling at the gym.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Rode the D&R canal trail today. Did 48 mi of the...

Rode the D&R canal trail today. Did 48 mi of the stone dust trail in 4:35 hrs, inc breaks. I used my Fairfax hybrid and made better time than with the Schwinn. There were so many gnats out today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Ride in the mts, 22 mi, but no really big hills. ...

Ride in the mts, 22 mi, but no really big hills. Then, an all-out spin class a couple of hours later.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-14, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Two hour ride today which included hill repeats...

Two hour ride today which included hill repeats on a street a couple of towns over. The actual incline part was just .24 mi so I did it 7x, at least til I got a burn in my legs.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

I've been riding more and more regularly the last...

I've been riding more and more regularly the last few weeks as the temps warm up here in the NE. The mornings still can be pretty chilly, though, and we've been getting an amazing amount of wind for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Sun came out and it hit 40 F today which made me...

Sun came out and it hit 40 F today which made me pine for a ride but the roads are still impassable for bikes. There's so many huge piles of snow at intersections and cars parked partly in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-14, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Haven't been outside riding in about two weeks...

Haven't been outside riding in about two weeks and prospects aren't looking good. We just got 18" snow over two days and more predicted tomorrow with temps dipping to 15 F tomorrow night. Also, our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did a group ride today. Really warm for Feb, low...

Did a group ride today. Really warm for Feb, low 50s. Tomorrow, we pay for it with 2-4" snow!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Low 40s today, did 30 miles. Yesterday, just a...

Low 40s today, did 30 miles. Yesterday, just a spin class. Tomorrow will begin a 24-hr snowfall and the first day of a long stretch of temps in the 20s. On the ten-day forecast, everyday but two...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Still doing most of my cycling inside...

Still doing most of my cycling inside...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-14, 12:32 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did a comfortable (for a change) ride around...

Did a comfortable (for a change) ride around town, 15 mi. Temps in the 40s I guess. I've been doing spin classes mostly of late (including today).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-14, 02:20 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did a spin class last night. Temp was 7F and...

Did a spin class last night. Temp was 7F and about 15 in the day. Day before I got a 20 mi ride in when the temps freakishly climbed to 50F before returning to cold again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-14, 02:12 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Yikes! Stay warm, stay inside.

Yikes! Stay warm, stay inside.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Did 60 mins indoors at the gym, 30 mins standing...

Did 60 mins indoors at the gym, 30 mins standing on the spinner and 30 mins on the upright bikes. Nothing yesterday. It's been snowy, icy, and dangerously cold the last couple of days. Hoping to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,375
Posted By hiller

Good going! That's a nice sized hill for sure!

Good going! That's a nice sized hill for sure!
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