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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

I wanted to come back after a few months...

I wanted to come back after a few months following my purchase and follow up. It's been a smidge over 3 months since I bought my Diverge. I have been riding at least 4 times a week, usually 5 or 6...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

I have always been comfortable in and fascinated...

I have always been comfortable in and fascinated by graveyards. Years later, when I began to discover and uncover my family history, it all began to make sense.

Anyway, thank you so much for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Rode about an hour in between business calls...

Rode about an hour in between business calls today. Really wanted to get a ride in since I won’t be able to ride for a few days. I’m having a small procedure tomorrow. Nothing major (oral...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

I rode today :) Enjoyed an hour around the...

I rode today :)

Enjoyed an hour around the neighborhood. Getting used to using bike shoes and cleats. I feel differences in how pedaling feels, in a good way. I think I will like these.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

12 miles before the over 100 temps hit. I’m...

12 miles before the over 100 temps hit. I’m consistently completing 12 miles in under an hour now. Setting these small goals for myself and happy when I reach and sustain them.

Later, I went...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Got in my first full 20 mile ride today. As a...

Got in my first full 20 mile ride today. As a newbie, I feel pretty good about that 😁. 5-ish weeks ago when I started cycling, I didn’t think I’d be doing this with as much ease as I did. Cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 18,723
Posted By LaurieD

I try to be careful about these things. I have...

I try to be careful about these things. I have had heat exhaustion three times, despite always working to stay hydrated. So, I try to cycle when it’s under 90F, preferably under 80F. I would like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Been riding my usual 12 or so miles on my work...

Been riding my usual 12 or so miles on my work break most days. I got a new saddle yesterday, and I like it better than the stock one. The stock one was a bit too narrow and I found my sit bones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,735
Posted By LaurieD

Hi Kitty, I am 55 years old and have struggled on...

Hi Kitty, I am 55 years old and have struggled on and off with weight my entire adult life. While I’m not diagnosed as T2D, I am the only woman in my family who hasn’t been. However, I am insulin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Nice ride with my husband along the American...

Nice ride with my husband along the American River Trail here in Sacramento. Only 12 miles, but that’s okay. Still working up to longer, faster rides. It was a nice change of scenery from the daily...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

I enjoyed 12 miles this morning before the triple...

I enjoyed 12 miles this morning before the triple digits hit. I’ve been doing 10 miles most days, but I noticed I was riding faster today, so could get in a little more distance in the same time. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

Thank you to everyone for all the kind welcomes...

Thank you to everyone for all the kind welcomes to my new bike :D

Here’s my two week update. I can’t believe I’ve had my bike for two weeks already. I ride almost every day. I ride about 10 miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,715
Posted By LaurieD

Honestly, this is what matters more to me anyway...

Honestly, this is what matters more to me anyway - healthspan. If exercise and a diet of real food helps me feel better and stay healthier, no matter how long I live, then I’m good with that. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

10 miles today before work. Excited that I am...

10 miles today before work. Excited that I am already getting faster. Nothing near what many of you can do, but definitely faster, and twice as many miles, as when I started cycling about 2 weeks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,571
Posted By LaurieD

Same here. I always have a bottle of room...

Same here. I always have a bottle of room temperature water on me. I can guzzle those down like nobody’s business LOL. It’s not some “I think it’s the most healthful” thing, either. It’s just my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

10 miles this morning before the heat. Not too...

10 miles this morning before the heat. Not too bad for a gal who has only been cycling for a couple of weeks. I’m really getting comfortable with this and loving it!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Had time for about 7.5 miles this morning before...

Had time for about 7.5 miles this morning before starting work. Glad I did it early. It got hot early today. The ride felt good and was a great way to start the day. Later in the day I raised my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 05:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,851
Posted By LaurieD

My husband cycled regularly on weekends until...

My husband cycled regularly on weekends until arthritis in his back and hips rendered him unable to walk on his own, let alone get on and ride his bike. He went through a couple of years of surgeries...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

Thanks. I actually had that adjustment made when...

Thanks. I actually had that adjustment made when I bought it. I just find it to be a little more comfortable for me right now. I don’t know how I will feel as I progress. They may end up move...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

I will do that. Since cycling is new for me,...

I will do that. Since cycling is new for me, everything is so exciting. I’m sure I will be happy to note how I’m coming along with my first brand new bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

Still excited. Took the new bike out this...

Still excited. Took the new bike out this morning and am really adjusting to the feel of a road bike. I enjoy the way this bike handles.

This morning, my husband put up wall mounting so I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

Thanks, everyone! I took it out for a few miles...

Thanks, everyone! I took it out for a few miles around the neighborhood tonight to get used to it a bit more, but had to cut it short as the darkness sneaked up on me. And I wasn’t equipped for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By LaurieD

Chose a bike today and brought it home

Thank you to members who helped me work through some questions about buying another bike. While I’m very new to cycling, I find myself doing it daily, and needed something lighter and more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

I did 7 miles around the neighborhood this...

I did 7 miles around the neighborhood this morning, as well. It’s going to be a triple digit day, and I wanted to do something before the heat hit.

As someone very new to cycling, I’ve been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,428
Posted By LaurieD

I went back and tried my husband’s bike, only...

I went back and tried my husband’s bike, only this time more than just checking for clearance while straddling the top tube. What you say makes total sense in terms of the result. My position while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,428
Posted By LaurieD

I am somewhat tall for a woman, but not 6’2”. My...

I am somewhat tall for a woman, but not 6’2”. My husband is 6’2”. Despite our height difference, we are about the same in the inseam, so I can do fine with the bigger sizes.. Most of my height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-19, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,428
Posted By LaurieD

This is actually good to know. I’m more familiar...

This is actually good to know. I’m more familiar with the concept of cars that have been sitting around too long and all that can go into dealing with the possibilities there. It can be a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,428
Posted By LaurieD

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the input. I...

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the input. I hadn’t logged enough posts to post a URL, so I decided to give enough info to hopefully lead someone to the listing. I appreciate the assist in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,428
Posted By LaurieD

Looking at a Trek 5000

As someone pretty new to all this, I am looking at various bikes to help me determine what I really want. I see a CL ad for a bike that looks really good to me, but I’m no expert. So, I’m wondering...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

Five miles in my neighborhood after work. I...

Five miles in my neighborhood after work. I don’t go very fast yet. Only 10 mph. But, it’s only my fourth day of cycling. I’m sure I’ll get faster. I need to find somewhere more interesting to...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By LaurieD

Oh, yes! I saw a couple yesterday. Squirrels,...

Oh, yes! I saw a couple yesterday. Squirrels, too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By LaurieD

5.3 miles on my lunch break. I may take another...

5.3 miles on my lunch break. I may take another ride this evening. I’m a newbie to cycling and just learning the ropes, so to speak. Someday, I hope to be able to achieve these long rides I see...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By LaurieD

Thanks for the welcomes. I will definitely be...

Thanks for the welcomes. I will definitely be looking at the 50+ sub forum.

I went for for a short 5 mile ride on my break today (I telecommute) and really enjoyed being able to do that.
...
Forum: Introductions
07-07-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By LaurieD

Beginner in Sacramento

Hi, I am not only new the forum, but also new to riding. I’ve never been a cyclist. Before this weekend, the last time I rode a bike was 20 years ago. The ride, on the local bike trail, ended in a...
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