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04-22-24, 03:02 PM

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-15-24, 03:28 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age...

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age '
ride. We planned it a couple months back and yesterday was the day.

Overall the weather was good with some extra effort needed when headed into...

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04-10-24, 09:19 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

10 more downtown Dallas pictures. ...

10 more downtown Dallas pictures.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-10-24, 09:06 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday...

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday I decided to go ahead and ride taking a good rain jacket in case I got caught in it.

I took my own sunshine with me in the form of my bike, a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-07-24, 07:56 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning...

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning with my friend, both of us on Rivendell bikes, orange Sam Hillborne & blue Homer Hilson.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-05-24, 08:26 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes. ...

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes.
I have 700 x 38 Gravel Kings on mine and it rolls ever so smoothly.

I'm located in the more northern part of Dallas County and it's relatively...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-03-24, 04:07 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Ten windy miles today. ...

Ten windy miles today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-01-24, 08:11 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in...

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in mid 70 temps on Saturday on our 1981 and 1982 Treks, his a 610, black, and mine a 614, red.
Before that we had a couple hours of wrenching under the...

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03-29-24, 06:24 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for...

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for riding.

I'm not sure what tree this is but it is loaded with these bright red berries.

Edit...
I just found out it is an American Holly tree.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-21-24, 03:58 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Howdy zukahn1, Perhaps you meant to comment...

Howdy zukahn1,

Perhaps you meant to comment on a different pic?

I'm using a Velo Orange crankset and VO round rings on this bike.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-20-24, 01:59 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding...

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding in mild temps and sunshine with low wind speeds.

Speaking of low speeds I think I got edged out at the tape by this guy.

Oh the embarrassment,...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-14-24, 01:44 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history. ...

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history.

Here's history link.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_Hotel_(Dallas,_Texas)

I spent part of my career in a building across the street.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-10-24, 05:07 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

A few more Tour de Dallas pics

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-10-24, 04:55 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas...

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas area so I took advantage today and did what I call my Tour de Dallas 40 mile ride.

I ride from far north Dallas down to Southern Methodist University,...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-26-24, 01:39 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as...

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as I have 3 nice Campy clamps for the rear brake cable / housing
in my stash I need to find.

In my rush to start riding it I did not take the time...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-25-24, 12:17 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72...

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72 Gitane from what the Gitane knowledgeable folks tell me.

It is not in it's final configuration. I just wanted to get it going to see how I like it...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-25-24, 12:09 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics. ...

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics.

Thanks for sharing them.

Your grey bike looks to have pretty relaxed angles which I like on some of my bikes.

What bike is it?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-23-24, 09:54 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

What a beautiful picture!

What a beautiful picture!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-13-24, 08:46 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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It was one of those perfect riding days in North Texas with light...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-07-24, 05:20 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

10 miles today on my Austro Daimler Puch Vent...

10 miles today on my Austro Daimler Puch Vent Noir II.
I did get in 21 miles yesterday on my Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo but no pictures.

Here's one from today on the Vent Noir.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-04-24, 04:26 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-30-24, 09:49 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

It was a fantastic day weather wise in Dallas...

It was a fantastic day weather wise in Dallas yesterday topping out at about 69 degrees with light winds. This is quite a bit warmer than usual the weather folks said.

My wife and I took advantage...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-26-24, 10:49 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

Pic from 2 days ago. Warmer temps finally...

Pic from 2 days ago.
Warmer temps finally melted the ice on this previously frozen fountain shown on my last two posts so it's flowing again.

I hope to get out again today in 50 degree weather....

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-19-24, 02:03 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

I think it got up to mid 50's yesterday and I was...

I think it got up to mid 50's yesterday and I was thankful to get in a 15 mile ride on my Gary Fisher.

That same fountain had not thawed much if any in the warmer temps

Now another cold front...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-18-24, 10:13 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

I managed to get in a dozen miles yesterday when...

I managed to get in a dozen miles yesterday when the temp got up to 40.

This beautiful fountain was still completely frozen from three 12 to 25 degree days.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-16-24, 11:05 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

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Just 5 miles around 3pm with afternoon high of 25 degrees for...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-09-24, 09:08 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

14 miles yesterday on a 34 year old Bridgestone...

14 miles yesterday on a 34 year old Bridgestone MTB.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-06-24, 04:14 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Rode downtown with a friend in 44 degree temps...

Rode downtown with a friend in 44 degree temps with probably 10 mpg winds.
Took train back with bikes hanging on hooks.

20 cycling miles for the day.

Coolish but enjoyable.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-24-23, 11:02 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

You guys/ladies are killing it with some terrific...

You guys/ladies are killing it with some terrific pictures!

I guess my recent ride to the grocery store is better than no ride.

Squeezed in 10 miles yesterday between rain showers in the area....

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-16-23, 05:29 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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Squeezed in a short ride on my Rivendell Sam Hillborne 2 days...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-13-23, 10:03 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

We have had a stretch of nice autumn days so I...

We have had a stretch of nice autumn days so I have been trying to get out often.

I really like to ride my bike for many errands when I can and I did so yesterday.

Here's a quick pic I snapped...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-11-23, 10:17 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

I enjoyed a 15 miler with my missus 2 days ago. ...

I enjoyed a 15 miler with my missus 2 days ago.

This looks like the woods but it's just a maybe 3/4ths of a mile trail along a creek I sometimes pass by in the Canyon Creek area of Richardson, a...

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12-06-23, 12:36 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

It was a gorgeous fall day yesterday in Dallas,...

It was a gorgeous fall day yesterday in Dallas, TX and I took advantage and enjoyed a 40 miler to downtown and around on my Austro Daimler Puch Vent Noir II.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-04-23, 12:11 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

On Saturday's ride with 6 other gents we...

On Saturday's ride with 6 other gents we encountered this cyclist and his companion.

Also at a coffee stop we saw this beautiful auto, a Lamborghini.
...

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11-30-23, 11:20 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

Is your Trek perhaps a aluminum frame Trek 7000...

Is your Trek perhaps a aluminum frame Trek 7000 MTB from around 1990?

I had one that looked very similar with the seat tube / seat stay lugs. They were internally glued so I couldn't have it...

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11-30-23, 11:01 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

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11-16-23, 05:34 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

You fellows are posting some outstanding autumn...

You fellows are posting some outstanding autumn pictures.

It's fun to see them.

Leaves are finally turning around Dallas / Ft Worth.

I got out today for a short ride on a bike I just...

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10-23-23, 04:32 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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Thanks for asking about this SurferRosa.
I did...

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10-22-23, 03:12 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Showing more pics of today's 40 miler. ...

Showing more pics of today's 40 miler.
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10-22-23, 02:54 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Today, Sunday, I was able to get in what I call...

Today, Sunday, I was able to get in what I call the grand tour of Dallas which is a 40 mile ride depending on the route I take.

I rode from north Dallas to downtown Dallas via riding through the...

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10-21-23, 07:41 AM

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Posted By cooperryder

Only 10 miles yesterday including a grocery run...

Only 10 miles yesterday including a grocery run testing out this Cannondale hybrid I fixed up for my Missus .

I could barely get the saddle high enough to manage to ride it.

Warmer temps...

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10-16-23, 05:44 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

15 miles today on my 29 YO Gary Fisher in low...

15 miles today on my 29 YO Gary Fisher in low 60's temps.
Yeah autumn!
...

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10-11-23, 12:21 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Enjoyed a leisurely 25 miler yesterday. ...

Enjoyed a leisurely 25 miler yesterday.

There's a cool finely crushed granite path along a creek not too far away.
It's terrific but only about 1/2 mile long.
I wish it was at least 20 miles...

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10-03-23, 03:45 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Today Dallas had a bit cooler temps topping out...

Today Dallas had a bit cooler temps topping out at about 91 degrees. Sure beats 100 plus of which we had a bunch this summer.
I think it was about 88 degrees when I finished.

I rode a 40 mile...

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09-30-23, 03:15 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Saw this cool Mercedes convertible today. I'm...

Saw this cool Mercedes convertible today.
I'm not sure the year but would guess early to mid fifties.

Period correct wheels would add to overall look in my view.
...

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09-30-23, 03:00 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Happy Birthday and congratulations on riding your...

Happy Birthday and congratulations on riding your age and more.

I try to ride my age some years as well .
I did back in the spring.

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09-24-23, 01:19 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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09-22-23, 03:00 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Pic from today's ride. Looks like this road...

Pic from today's ride.

Looks like this road crew may have been in the sun too long.
...

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09-21-23, 01:03 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

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I rode a dozen miles this afternoon on my Austro Daimler Puch...

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09-12-23, 02:51 PM

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Posted By cooperryder

Nice pictures ascherer! The area looks...

Nice pictures ascherer!

The area looks pretty green.

I particularly like the one through the handlebar showing the green growth along the path and green all up ahead.

I think riding for...

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