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Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 634,586
Posted By bargeon

No. 5 Road in central NY. So far out in the...

No. 5 Road in central NY. So far out in the country they didn't bother to name it.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,602
Posted By bargeon

We all live with some after a while. Mine is neck...

We all live with some after a while. Mine is neck pain. Vertebra problems. Basically I can't hold my head up. Stretches help but it has taken the wind from my sails for the past 2 years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 27,628
Posted By bargeon

Only by accident.

Only by accident.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,575
Posted By bargeon

How can I be 70! I was just getting used to 60.

How can I be 70! I was just getting used to 60.
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-25-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,192
Posted By bargeon

You went back to,the hills too soon. Just had the...

You went back to,the hills too soon. Just had the surgery a month ago. Per the doc no hills for 6 weeks and no strenuous rides (read: real hills) for weeks after. You're not considered fully...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,580
Posted By bargeon

70+ and you have hair! Harrumph. Wind...

70+ and you have hair!
Harrumph. Wind resistance off the scale.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,569
Posted By bargeon

I'm slow. Everydamnbody passes me. I got over it...

I'm slow. Everydamnbody passes me. I got over it long ago.
I just wave (but then that can start a flame war in these parts too.)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,937
Posted By bargeon

This. Done it for years as part of my regular...

This. Done it for years as part of my regular work outs. Stretch brakes on longer rides. Fighting the stiffness of age is a big part of the battle.
And besides, it feels darn good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

Well, if I put in 50, 40, or even 30 miles I'd be...

Well, if I put in 50, 40, or even 30 miles I'd be on here crowing about it like these young guys. But those days are past, so I just ride. At least I'm not crowing up in Pills and Ills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 29,574
Posted By bargeon

I seldom average over 11 mph. So there.

I seldom average over 11 mph.
So there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

70. And a lot of these grumps have me beat.

70. And a lot of these grumps have me beat.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 29,574
Posted By bargeon

yeah, how fast you can go, or are willing to go,...

yeah, how fast you can go, or are willing to go, down hill should be a separate thread. Would be an interesting one, too.

FWIW I average a burning 11 mph over the course of most rides. That always...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,277
Posted By bargeon

Are we to infer that you iron your cycling shorts...

Are we to infer that you iron your cycling shorts :p
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,254
Posted By bargeon

Not me. Too much pain.

Not me. Too much pain.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,117
Posted By bargeon

As Freud once said (didn't he?), sometimes a bike...

As Freud once said (didn't he?), sometimes a bike is just a bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

The older I get, the faster I was.

The older I get, the faster I was.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

After a couple low milage rides I got a 30 miler...

After a couple low milage rides I got a 30 miler with 1800 feet elevation in varying degrees of chilly wind. Every year I have to relearn layers. Arm warmers helped today.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,539
Posted By bargeon

My doc said I have an athlete's heart. She was...

My doc said I have an athlete's heart.
She was kind enough not to remind me I have the knees and hips of an arthritic 70 year old.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,933
Posted By bargeon

Aren't we due for a new thread on kick stands?

Aren't we due for a new thread on kick stands?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

3 days with 20 and change on each. It's all I...

3 days with 20 and change on each. It's all I have time for these days. And now there's another heat wave on the way.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

36.5 miles, 2,400 +change elevation in the back...

36.5 miles, 2,400 +change elevation in the back country of central NY, to Erieville on Tuscarora lake. A drinking village with a fishing problem. And a great place to stop.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

32.5 miles, 1500 and change elevation. Seems...

32.5 miles, 1500 and change elevation. Seems about my average with hills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

23.5 mi with 1924 elevation. The only ride I can...

23.5 mi with 1924 elevation. The only ride I can take starting from my house, it includes a 600 ft incline, and then again coming back if I don't turn back at the top. At 69 it gets a little harder...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 26,996
Posted By bargeon

100K$ for a crummy 6 speed! I got 22 for a tenth...

100K$ for a crummy 6 speed! I got 22 for a tenth of that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,535
Posted By bargeon

Some odds and ends you'll need sooner or later...

Some odds and ends you'll need sooner or later depending how you ride:
water bottlle, as others mentioned maybe a priority
tire patch kit
floor pump
multi tool
bar bag or under saddle bag to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,348
Posted By bargeon

Wide load on a country road. (sounds like it...

Wide load on a country road.

(sounds like it could be a country song )
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

36 and change with 2400 ft elevation two days...

36 and change with 2400 ft elevation two days ago. Good hills.
26 even today with 1300 elevation. Easier ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,538
Posted By bargeon

I'd go faster and buy expensive bikes if I could....

I'd go faster and buy expensive bikes if I could. But I'm old, slow and none too rich.

I never thought I'd spend 3K on a bile, but I did. It will be my last. Love it every time I mount up.
And...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

Ya know how how you always have to give your...

Ya know how how you always have to give your birthday when you call the doc or some services? I do it automatically without thinking.

But the other day someone asked how old I was so I said my age...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

I don't see why it has to be one or the other. I...

I don't see why it has to be one or the other. I do both depending on circumstances. I suspect we all challenge ourselves some times, according to our abilities and inclinations.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,784
Posted By bargeon

I'm old, too. I like pretending I'm not when I...

I'm old, too. I like pretending I'm not when I think I can get away with it. Or when I can p#ss of my bone doc cuz I got bursitis in my hip from riding too hard: "You old guys need to stop acting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,361
Posted By bargeon

Yeah, it happens. 60 and just got used to 50 :p ...

Yeah, it happens. 60 and just got used to 50 :p
congrats and good luck.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 837,890
Posted By bargeon

I didn't know Bianchi made rail fence!

I didn't know Bianchi made rail fence!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,716
Posted By bargeon

"Snow Ride" wasn't that a Foghat song? Take it...

"Snow Ride" wasn't that a Foghat song?
Take it easy!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,675
Posted By bargeon

The older I get, the better I was. On the...

The older I get, the better I was.

On the forums, if you can't brag on how good you are, brag on how good you were. If you can't brag on that, start on how bad you hurt: I was doing 150 miles/day...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-18-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By bargeon

Thank to all for the info, much appresiated!

Thank to all for the info, much appresiated!
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-16-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By bargeon

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be consulting with...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be consulting with my doc at least once more before doing anything. Thanks for the tip on the new procedure.

I have mild pain most days and stabbing after any...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-14-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By bargeon

Basal joint surgery?

Anyone here had this surgery or know some one who has? Any wisdom to pass along?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,193
Posted By bargeon

Join a bunch of non-competitive pleasure riders....

Join a bunch of non-competitive pleasure riders. You'll be faster than the bunch without even trying. They'll be impressed and your ego will be intact.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 63,213
Posted By bargeon

No, I don't.

No, I don't.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

I understand the embarrassment, but I would get...

I understand the embarrassment, but I would get one when the time comes, which it will as my hip arthritis advances. At 70 I do what works if I want to keep going.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,229
Posted By bargeon

Better a mistress than a widow. At least I hope...

Better a mistress than a widow. At least I hope she sees it that way.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

19.75 miles. Good hills. Temp around 60. Crystal...

19.75 miles. Good hills. Temp around 60. Crystal clear but cool in the valleys.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-02-19, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

Mid 80s in central NY! Did a quick (for me) 22+

Mid 80s in central NY! Did a quick (for me) 22+
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3,855
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 663,375
Posted By bargeon

Regarding these OTC pain meds I'll note that the...

Regarding these OTC pain meds I'll note that the directions on the bottle advise to take them with food. My doc stresses that, especially of taken over time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

38.5 miles, 1,924 elevation in the glacial...

38.5 miles, 1,924 elevation in the glacial moraine of central NY.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-19, 06:26 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,332
Posted By bargeon

. . . If the Boys wanna fight you better let'em ....

. . . If the Boys wanna fight you better let'em . . .
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-04-19, 07:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,112
Posted By bargeon

I went with distance vision, need glasses for...

I went with distance vision, need glasses for reading, for the following reasons.
My doc favored it, though he offered all other choices. It seems to be the most commonly chosen. So it is likely to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,525
Posted By bargeon

36 and change. Good hills, couple breaks, took me...

36 and change. Good hills, couple breaks, took me about 4 hrs. I never remember to start Strava. Too bad, I could post a brag about those hills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,881
Posted By bargeon

It's a pun on my name.

It's a pun on my name.
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