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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,302
Posted By Smogsteve

I had both knees replaced over 7 years ago ( 1 at...

I had both knees replaced over 7 years ago ( 1 at a time) I have used Shimano road pedals with multi release cleats and have had no problems other than self stupidity. Please remember to clip out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

That doesn't count the three round I collected,in...

That doesn't count the three round I collected,in Vietnam in '69 and '70.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

2nd ride in 2 1/2 years

Went out this morning for a quick 14 mile ride. This is my second ride on the road bike since Oct. 2017. I have been recovering from taking two rounds at the Vegas mass shooting. I just was getting...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-24-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 27,187
Posted By Smogsteve

I have had both knees rebuilt 3 and 4 years ago (...

I have had both knees rebuilt 3 and 4 years ago ( right and left respectively). I had my wife pushing me from the first day home after surgery ( 28 hours after I got over anaesthesia) She had picked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-15, 10:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,432
Posted By Smogsteve

I had my right knee replaced 5 weeks ago. I can...

I had my right knee replaced 5 weeks ago. I can ride on the trainer at home and the spin bike at Physical therapy class. All that the PT people say I should put in is 10-15 minutes 3 times a day,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,520
Posted By Smogsteve

We hod our Ride of Silence last night. It was a...

We hod our Ride of Silence last night. It was a time for retrospection and allowed us to bring some awareness to the passing motorists. An evening well spent.382257
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Smogsteve

Is this how we really ride our road bikes?

If you have not seen Road Bike Party on youtube It is not too late., because Road bike party 2 just came out. Some of the great MTB trials riders doing their thing on a $20,000 Colnago. Amazing!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,876
Posted By Smogsteve

I September of 2011 I had a aortic valve...

I September of 2011 I had a aortic valve replacement. I have a great cardiologist who is a Tri geek. She said cycling is a great way to rehab the heart. I rode indoors for 2 months, she worried more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 988
Posted By Smogsteve

Not this year. Started it and saw all that white...

Not this year. Started it and saw all that white hair and thought that I look old enough already. Then my wife said she would stop shaving to follow me --- well it came off soon after.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By Smogsteve

I retired on March 1 of this year. I had to go...

I retired on March 1 of this year. I had to go back to Strava to remember where I rode that day. It looks like a nice 35 mile solo ride. Fast, lots of hills, some good views. a good way to start this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By Smogsteve

Rick I too, was on this ride. started the...

Rick
I too, was on this ride. started the morning @ 6:30 put in 10 miles and realized I forgot my water bottles. Ended up riding the 88 mile course solo.The serious side-head winds in the canyon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-13, 08:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,020
Posted By Smogsteve

I'm 62 and ride 4-5 days a week. 100 - 200 miles...

I'm 62 and ride 4-5 days a week. 100 - 200 miles a week all year long. Last year only 1200 miles but I had heart surgery and that put me down for 3 months. Now it seems that I have gotten back into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

60 miles Corona to Huntington Beach and back @...

60 miles Corona to Huntington Beach and back @ 16.7 MPH. 83* at the start, 79* at the beach, 101* back in Corona. 7.5 bottles of water and I still am down 4 LBS ( 4 pints). I hate muggy weather.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,282
Posted By Smogsteve

Rick remember if you are riding the lighthouse it...

Rick remember if you are riding the lighthouse it is a perfect pie ride. At lunch in Cambria, along with sandwich's and other good stuff, you must have a piece of ogallaberry pie, OK maybe two...
Forum: Southern California
08-19-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Smogsteve

I have a condo just north of Rosarito Beach. I do...

I have a condo just north of Rosarito Beach. I do not ride my bike there. No shoulders, narrow roads and drunk drivers (U.S.A). make this not the best place to ride. Go for a run on the beach. Have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,525
Posted By Smogsteve

I notice a trend here, many of us started as...

I notice a trend here, many of us started as paperboys'. I think this is where my love affair with the bicycle began. Schwinn Stingray and 40 lbs of papers in cloth bags hanging from the handlebars....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1,286
Views: 52,467
Posted By Smogsteve

rode 26 miles this morning. Then 30 minutes lazy...

rode 26 miles this morning. Then 30 minutes lazy swimming in our pool, followed by 2 hours of golf lessons. Just another great day. But they all seem great.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By Smogsteve

Good job to all those that enterd Rapha Rising La Centime on Strava

Kudos to the other five intrepid riders who gave this challenge there best. Chris Randall you dropped the rest of us like you forgot we were riding with you, even if we were a thousand miles apart....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By Smogsteve

Good job to allthose that enterd Rapha Rising La Centime on STrava

Kudos to the other five intrepid riders who gave this challenge there best. Chris Randall you dropped the rest of us like you forgot we were riding with you, even if we were a thousand miles apart....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,284
Posted By Smogsteve

Played 36 holes with BF and his sons. Dinner at...

Played 36 holes with BF and his sons. Dinner at his house. rode home 36 miles 2900 ft climbing. Skyped with Daughter in Berlin, and Son in N.Y. Just another great fathers day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

An easy 15 @ 14mph today with my dear wife. Late...

An easy 15 @ 14mph today with my dear wife. Late start and a little warm. Shoulders sore from 36 holes on Sunday, followed by a 34 mile hill ride. Just another great fathers day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,286
Views: 52,467
Posted By Smogsteve

Yesterday was 6 hours with the fishing kayak @ La...

Yesterday was 6 hours with the fishing kayak @ La Jolla cove, 21 lb tuna, and snagged a thresher shark for 45 min of fun. Today rode 21 miles with my wife and then we went bowling for 3 games, Dance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,173
Posted By Smogsteve

If you get to drive in Germany, Please do not...

If you get to drive in Germany, Please do not drive like an American. Deutchland drivers expect you to to the proper thing ate the proper time always..
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,173
Posted By Smogsteve

I can only agree that the drivers in So Cal are...

I can only agree that the drivers in So Cal are among the greatest obliviots that I have ever seen, Paris France and Madrid Spain seem to be worse. I am so glad that I no longer have to commute from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,002
Posted By Smogsteve

Yes I sent by pay pal and it was deducted from my...

Yes I sent by pay pal and it was deducted from my checking account yesterday 6-4-13
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,002
Posted By Smogsteve

I thought that I was going to be that guy that...

I thought that I was going to be that guy that just missed out but, I was able to send off the money and I hope I get the jersey.

Thanks Curtis.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-13, 11:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,457
Posted By Smogsteve

Your symptoms sound a lot like what I had last...

Your symptoms sound a lot like what I had last year. Turns out I had a bad aortic valve. One painful surgery and a year of PT and I am the strongest that I have been in 15 years. It could be the 125...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,797
Posted By Smogsteve

I'm 62 and did this years ride in 3:09. Last year...

I'm 62 and did this years ride in 3:09. Last year it took 7:43 , but that was 7 weeks after heart surgery. Yes, my Dr. and wife yelled at me for that.
Forum: Southern California
03-15-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By Smogsteve

Snapping turtles along SART?

Riding back to Corona on Sart this morning I saw what looked like two snapping turtles near the west end of Yorba Reg. Park, just out of the river on rocks. It is amazing what you see if you have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

57.5 miles on Santa Ana River Trail. Light...

57.5 miles on Santa Ana River Trail. Light headwind out and back. Saw two snapping turtles,(?) in the river today. I never knew that they lived this far west. The geese and ducks are starting their...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,341
Posted By Smogsteve

A small piece of a cotton ball in each ear will...

A small piece of a cotton ball in each ear will cut down on the wind roar and keep your ears warmer at the same time. This is an old Boy Scout trick.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,942
Posted By Smogsteve

May I suggest a VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Great...

May I suggest a VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Great car, lots of room. I have had 6 bikes on the roof (custom rack from a friend @ Team Radio Shack) and all the gear for 6 with food and clothes, and I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

Did my birthday ride on my bithday, 62 years and...

Did my birthday ride on my bithday, 62 years and 65.3 miles, with 3721 feet of climbing. Just a wonderful day. Club ride tomorrow. What will next year bring? I can't wait to find out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-28-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By Smogsteve

Ned Ovrend, a 58 yo legend to some of us. Talks about staying young.

Road bike action had an interview with Ned Overend in October. He talks about being the old man of Mountain bike racing and staying young....
Forum: Southern California
10-04-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,124
Posted By Smogsteve

I will be up in Big Bear this weekend. I might do...

I will be up in Big Bear this weekend. I might do the onyx Summit time trial on Saturday morning.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,049
Posted By Smogsteve

I will be there tomorrow and will now most likely...

I will be there tomorrow and will now most likely ride the metric. My cardiologist said to keep my heart rate under 190.:( The pie is wonderful, but i'm not sure I can stuff down a sandwich along...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 774
Posted By Smogsteve

I'm off to Morro Bay to ride the Lighthouse hilly...

I'm off to Morro Bay to ride the Lighthouse hilly century. 8900 feet of vertical and great pie for lunch.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,352
Posted By Smogsteve

Brought the new bike home last night and got...

Brought the new bike home last night and got Leslie's first fit done in the front room. We went out this morning for a short ride and this bike seems to ride soo nice. Broken pavement, potholes are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,352
Posted By Smogsteve

Wow. Thanks for all the advice. After trying 6...

Wow. Thanks for all the advice. After trying 6 bikes and riding 2 for a day each she is getting a Trek Domane 5.2. The WSD will not even be in production until October. The Trek district salesman...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,352
Posted By Smogsteve

Thanks for all the advice. Leslie has an...

Thanks for all the advice. Leslie has an appointment tomorrow with the local bike shop, they have about 5-6 bikes for her to try out. She plans to spend most of the day riding different bikes around...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,352
Posted By Smogsteve

My 65 year old wife wants to move to a faster bike. What should we get?

My dear wife wants to move up the ladder to a faster bike. She now has a Trek FX 7.5 with Ultegra wheels and Michlin pro 4 tires. My son and I suggest a Trek Domane-4.5 WSD , She is also looking at a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,814
Posted By Smogsteve

Wow. I have not tried that. We have way too many...

Wow. I have not tried that. We have way too many strawberries and not near enough blueberries here in So. Cal. But I do love the Oregon Blues in my oatmeal in the morning. Just add some strawberries...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27,125
Views: 3,118,841
Posted By Smogsteve

When I left the house my legs felt good so I...

When I left the house my legs felt good so I headed west. rode over the coastal foothills to Orange County and the SART. 2 hours later I was in Huntington Beach. Made the turn around and , with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By Smogsteve

I try to not ride outdoors on bad air days. We...

I try to not ride outdoors on bad air days. We get quite a few every year starting about now. My nickname (smogsteve) comes from when I grew up in the San Fernando Valley. During the summer we...
Forum: Southern California
07-03-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,482
Posted By Smogsteve

I will try to leave the High School about 6:45...

I will try to leave the High School about 6:45 -7:00 and ride at least to the Cow Saddle. Look for a Riverside Bike club Jersey.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,886
Posted By Smogsteve

I saw a Madone stuffed into the back of a new...

I saw a Madone stuffed into the back of a new Corvette last weekend. He does it all the time.
Forum: Southern California
06-15-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,761
Posted By Smogsteve

Count me in for Sunday. Sounds like fun.

Count me in for Sunday. Sounds like fun.
Forum: Southern California
06-15-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,166
Posted By Smogsteve

I'll ay it again, I ride thew SART 4 days a week...

I'll ay it again, I ride thew SART 4 days a week on my commute to work. I ride as early as 0300 and as late as 2200 (some long days that is why I bike commute) if you keep your eyes open and try to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,122
Posted By Smogsteve

My wife and I just finished riding in Spain Where...

My wife and I just finished riding in Spain Where a mid ride break was Iberian ham, Mancheco cheese and a couple glasses of wine. Why did I quit racing in Europe? Oh yeah I got fat, 155 lbs.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,962
Posted By Smogsteve

Detto Pietro is still alive in Milan I bought a...

Detto Pietro is still alive in Milan I bought a city bike from them 2 years ago. Alas, they no longer make those great shoes.
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