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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,047
Posted By pmcq

Nicely done, Tabriz! And what a beautiful part of...

Nicely done, Tabriz! And what a beautiful part of the country for your ride.

If you're going to keep pushing on your distance (and you sound like that will be a goal for you), experiment with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

I'm in my 4th week back on the bike after 3...

I'm in my 4th week back on the bike after 3 months off due a groin. injury. I lost lots of strength and stamina, but I am slowly rebuilding week by week. Today I did 46 miles and 2,500 feet of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By pmcq

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,201
Posted By pmcq

I read these posts the other day, so when I went...

I read these posts the other day, so when I went riding for 4 hours today, I paid attention to what I was thinking about - so beyond my recursive thinking about thinking, I first found myself...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By pmcq

Congratulations on the attempt and your success!!...

Congratulations on the attempt and your success!! Enjoy your accomplishment!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,435
Posted By pmcq

Al, I fell during my first century in Feb. ...

Al,
I fell during my first century in Feb. Like you, I didn't ice and kept going - for 80 miles. My hematoma was in my lower leg, which eventually turned purple from knee through ankle. The bigger...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,933
Posted By pmcq

+1 for me. Tried riding without it once and...

+1 for me.
Tried riding without it once and realized how well it worked for me and how much I needed it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 957
Posted By pmcq

What a great opportunity missjean! Your post made...

What a great opportunity missjean! Your post made me remember the years I lived in Peterborough and think about how nice it would be to bike through southern NH in the summer - of course I would have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

Went out yesterday for a 35-mile ride after two...

Went out yesterday for a 35-mile ride after two weeks of PT for my left leg of strained and knotted muscles. The weather was perfect with temps during the ride from the high 50s to low 70s. I could...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,918
Posted By pmcq

I'm new to this group, thanks to an introduction...

I'm new to this group, thanks to an introduction from Jen (Yen). As someone who started cycling at the age of 58, the posts from members of this forum convinced me that I wasn't crazy for falling in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,635
Posted By pmcq

I got started riding by joining a group of women...

I got started riding by joining a group of women who were loosely organized as a group interested in cycling in a general sense. I don't think I would have ever really begun riding at the level I do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,484
Posted By pmcq

Shoot- I was ready to welcome the OP and claim...

Shoot- I was ready to welcome the OP and claim that piece of pie, but seenoevil beat me to it. Oh well, glad to have BGBeck in the group even if I missed out on the pecan pie - my favorite, hands...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,987
Posted By pmcq

I love this. Another reason to get faster on my...

I love this. Another reason to get faster on my bike - I think it makes me harder to catch.

Seriously, I am sorry for your losses and hope that you will be able to start thinking and acting more...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,368
Posted By pmcq

Garmin 800 with premium HR strap. Had a couple of...

Garmin 800 with premium HR strap. Had a couple of problems with battery life in the beginning, but tweaked controls and now it works well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 874
Posted By pmcq

Congratulations, DanteB; what a fantastic...

Congratulations, DanteB; what a fantastic accomplishment in the most trying of conditions. Hope you give yourself a well-deserved reward.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,183
Posted By pmcq

Outwest35, Great pics and story of your ride. ...

Outwest35,
Great pics and story of your ride. The SGRT is one of my fav rides and like Alicestrong mentions, the ride all the way to River's End from Encanto Park is quite nice - from the mountains...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,138
Posted By pmcq

At least one dog did a century ride with his...

At least one dog did a century ride with his owner at the recent Tour de Palm Springs
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 654
Posted By pmcq

Robert, I was going to simply extend my best...

Robert,
I was going to simply extend my best wishes to you for the C&O ride and then I saw your sig line. I am happy to support your effort, and have done so on your donor page. My father died of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

Went out for my first ride today since the...

Went out for my first ride today since the Century a bit over a week ago. Since i'm still having trouble walking after the fall, I wasn't sure how being on the bike would be. Did 20 miles with some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By pmcq

Wow- I would not have known what to do facing...

Wow- I would not have known what to do facing three dogs. About a month ago, 3 of us came up on a menacing dog on the San Gabriel River Trail. The dog was baring teeth and barking at a couple of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

As promised, here are the pics from the trip....

As promised, here are the pics from the trip. http://animoto.com/play/vfrwDJFTZJ3CO7YI2c68Wg If I had been able to stand with weight on both legs, I would have taken more pictures. Next...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

+1 I will do this again next year as will my...

+1
I will do this again next year as will my riding partner and the other 14 women in our cycling group who rode this year. We designated charities, had a great time on Friday and Saturday nights...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,554
Posted By pmcq

This is consistent with what I've been told by...

This is consistent with what I've been told by the trainers (all cyclists as well) at my gym. The hip flexor stretching, as well as stretching calves, ham strings and obliques makes me more flexible...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Yes, lots of people were riding. But I thought...

Yes, lots of people were riding. But I thought the vast majority rode well. In my case, we thought we would be better leaving near the back of the 100 group since we assumed that many of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

I finished. I took a nasty fall at mile 22 and I...

I finished. I took a nasty fall at mile 22 and I think I have a pulled groin muscle. Huge crowd of riders approaching a SAG stop (after the merge between the century and the 55ers), a sudden stop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 10:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Thanks for the advice about the rest stop, Mr....

Thanks for the advice about the rest stop, Mr. Beanz. I may be so slow getting up that long hill that everyone will be long gone by the time I arrive, but I will optimistically plan on running into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Great idea about visioning beer - I'm bringing...

Great idea about visioning beer - I'm bringing some Shiner Bock (one of my Texas proclivities) with me to chill in the hotel fridge while I ride. I will definitely try to create a cold bottle mirage...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Wow and double wow. I feel advised, supported,...

Wow and double wow. I feel advised, supported, encouraged and pushed off like a child on that first ride without training wheels. Thanks so much to all of you!

Here is what you have taught me: To...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Rick, I'll keep my eyes peeled for a similar...

Rick,
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a similar jersey and say hello! And I have a habit of over-thinking which is why actually riding my bike is such great therapy.
~pam
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Since I expect to begin the ride as a happy gal,...

Since I expect to begin the ride as a happy gal, finishing as a happy guy would make my first century a transformational day for sure.:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,309
Posted By pmcq

Saturday is my first century ride - help

Some of you may know that I've been riding for just over a year. On Saturday, I am embarking on my first century ride in Palm Springs with 7,000 of my closest friends and fellow cyclists - no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

Did my final training ride today as I prepare for...

Did my final training ride today as I prepare for my first century next Saturday in Palm Springs. My riding partner and I took it easy - 70 miles to the beach and back - on a beautiful "winter day"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By pmcq

Sounds/looks like a great ride and I love the pic...

Sounds/looks like a great ride and I love the pic of a road without traffic. I don't get to enjoy too many of those. Congrats on the ride and the weather.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

Did a training ride today for my first century...

Did a training ride today for my first century that happens in two weeks. We did 76 miles and climbed about 3,400 ft. It was a beautiful day the ride was great except for the Garmin 800 battery...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By pmcq

I'm planning to wear mine, but I think that I'm...

I'm planning to wear mine, but I think that I'm the only one who has one other than Jen. So Jen, if you come to cheer - wear your 50+ jersey!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By pmcq

Happy birthday as you start another 365-day...

Happy birthday as you start another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By pmcq

billydon - now that I see your pictures, I'm sure...

billydon - now that I see your pictures, I'm sure you passed us on that trail Saturday. You were flying! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 739
Posted By pmcq

Missed the opportunity yesterday, but I had a...

Missed the opportunity yesterday, but I had a great piece of pecan pie today at lunch while I read about biking on BF.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By pmcq

Yes, Jen, that is me with two of my fav compadre...

Yes, Jen, that is me with two of my fav compadre riders, Marcia and Cindy. Cindy and I are planning to do our first century at the Tour de Palm Springs in a couple of weeks and have been practicing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,752
Posted By pmcq

[QUOTE=Barrettscv;12118505] Let the body rest...

[QUOTE=Barrettscv;12118505]
Let the body rest and recover. I do my best when I ride every other day. The body builds muscle and burns calories while in recovery mode. However, try to keep riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,770
Posted By pmcq

Fantastic pictures and narrative, Rick. As I sit...

Fantastic pictures and narrative, Rick. As I sit here at work, they are causing me to think that a sick day might be in my near future. Especially while the temps stay in the 70s and the mountains...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,271
Posted By pmcq

I "turtled" the other day. I was climbing a...

I "turtled" the other day. I was climbing a hill, shifted down and my chain dropped. Like a character in a cartoon, I s-l-o-w-l-y realize that my frenetic spinning is not moving the bike forward up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

40 miles today with a group of 10 including two...

40 miles today with a group of 10 including two men, which is very unusual for my biking group. We are almost always just women. We had a few hills - nothing special - about 2,000 ft elevation gain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

50 miles, temp from 55-74, blue sky, no wind,...

50 miles, temp from 55-74, blue sky, no wind, about 1600 ft of climbing - fantastic ride! Already looking forward to doing another tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,884
Posted By pmcq

No excuses for how long it took me to finally do...

No excuses for how long it took me to finally do this. And no great backdrop either. I finally remembered and had DH take a quick pic after I finished my ride this morning. I LOVE this jersey -...
Forum: Southern California
01-11-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,286
Posted By pmcq

I have only done this once - last year - so OMMV....

I have only done this once - last year - so OMMV. Last year the 100-milers started an hour before the 55s and I think the rest started even later. For each distance set of riders, they waved...
Forum: Southern California
01-10-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,536
Posted By pmcq

Here is an update from Kevin's sister in the blog...

Here is an update from Kevin's sister in the blog Biking in LA with more information http://bikinginla.wordpress.com/

"Kevin was riding with his cycling team and was 4th in position, the guy in...
Forum: Southern California
01-10-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,536
Posted By pmcq

Cyclist Killed on GMR

Rancho man dies in cycling collision

Created: 01/09/2011 08:54:09 PM PST

A Rancho Cucamonga man died Sunday morning as he rode his bicycle on Glendora Mountain Road.
Kevin B. Unck, 44, was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,600
Posted By pmcq

Rode 71 miles from foothills to the beach along...

Rode 71 miles from foothills to the beach along the San Gabriel River Trail. Skies were cloudy and temps stayed in the 50s. The only excitement came from dodging several loose and not friendly dogs. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,452
Posted By pmcq

I celebrated my first year anniversary on a bike...

I celebrated my first year anniversary on a bike on New Year's Day. When I went on that initial ride some 365+ days ago, I simply thought it was an interesting thing to try once. Little did I know...
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