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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-28-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Who is in charge here?

I signed up for the paid membership. Last year I was billed twice. Unfortunately for me I didn't notice. Then this year I was billed twice again. I tried to contact somebody to have the charges...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,192
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/123478-Ho...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/123478-How-to-find-out-which-state-interstate-highways-freeways-you-can-bicycle-on

See post #5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,308
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

When I was in The Netherlands last year, I saw...

When I was in The Netherlands last year, I saw plenty of gray-haired oma's (grandmothers) riding around on their fietsen. That's when I figured I'd start up again. Took a while for me to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,604
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Hi ChubbyNurse. I am currently 310 lbs (down...

Hi ChubbyNurse. I am currently 310 lbs (down from 338 earlier this year) and 5'6" woman (57 years old). I currently ride a Electra Townie 7sp, which is a lot like the Trek Pure. While it is comfy,...
Forum: Touring
10-10-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Actually, Amtrak and Flying are the same price. ...

Actually, Amtrak and Flying are the same price. Amtrak - $264 one way. US Airways $262 one way. I priced for next week. I had to check because I've checked Amtrak prices in the past and they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,312
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

You can still see the dog, just don't look...

You can still see the dog, just don't look directly into it's eyes. Dogs do something we call "Calming Signals" when they meet up with strange dogs they are unsure of, or worried about. You might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I put a flashing yellow on the front in addition...

I put a flashing yellow on the front in addition to the headlight.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-13, 06:41 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,312
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Eye contact with an aggressive dog will get you...

Eye contact with an aggressive dog will get you attacked. Look down and angle your body to not directly face it. Friendly dogs do not approach another dog directly on, they do an arch approach.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,312
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

There are several large white Livestock Guardian...

There are several large white Livestock Guardian Dogs that look similar. The Great Pyrenees is the first we think of, and like somebody said, they are only interested in threats to their wards,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,591
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I also started something similar this summer,...

I also started something similar this summer, though I vary my dinners resulting in slower weight loss. I noticed that fruits and vegetables are great for losing weight. And instead of Subway,...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-13, 07:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,212
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I also do this. (Should be past tense, in my...

I also do this. (Should be past tense, in my younger days.) I really helps my workout by testing my abilities. I try to stay at least 30 feet back from them, but they usually notice I'm following.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 40,870
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Don't you know, kickstands are not "cool". Well,...

Don't you know, kickstands are not "cool". Well, in the mid '70's that was the story. I don't think my '90 Bridgestone came with one, that I can remember. But I use the one on my Townie. No need...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-13, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Loved riding down to the ocean (sound) when I...

Loved riding down to the ocean (sound) when I lived in Washington. I'd just sit on the cliffs and enjoy the view.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 13,483
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I am not finding the current crop of bikes...

I am not finding the current crop of bikes attactive at all. Especially, with the huge gaudy lettering and multicolors. Hopefully a passing fad like those easter-colored bikes a few decades ago.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,567
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Yikes, that sounds scary. But still, it was a...

Yikes, that sounds scary. But still, it was a huge accomplishment to be where your are.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,567
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Hi Lee, I really loved reading this entire thread...

Hi Lee, I really loved reading this entire thread from the beginning today. That is great progress and has motivated me further. I decided last weekend to make bicycling a priority as I approach 60...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,136
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I fell in love with a Paramount I saw during a...

I fell in love with a Paramount I saw during a charity ride in the mid 70's. The frame was chromed, and it had "gold" accents. I believe the spokes were gold, and some other drive train parts. Of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,376
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Scary. I too use a lot of lights when I bike at...

Scary. I too use a lot of lights when I bike at night. When I used to bicycle-commute to work, I pinned one of those big orange slow moving vehicle triangles on the back of one of my panniers in...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,448
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I used to bike to work when I lived in Seattle. ...

I used to bike to work when I lived in Seattle. It was only 5 miles, but almost entirely on the bike trail, and partially along the Puget Sound to downtown Seattle. The view was beautiful and a...
Forum: Introductions
09-19-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 401
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Welcome! I'm not Dutch, but often wish I was...

Welcome! I'm not Dutch, but often wish I was there. :) Groetjes!
Forum: Introductions
09-19-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 417
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Welcome! Aren't you glad you kept it? I have a...

Welcome! Aren't you glad you kept it? I have a 1978 (Fuji) I bought new. I almost sold it this year, but changed my mind. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,139
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

You guys are fast! Thanks for all the comments....

You guys are fast! Thanks for all the comments. And if I don't hear from him right away, I won't stress about it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,139
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

VeloCals experience?

Well, cleaned out the garage and almost sold my 1978 Fuji S10-S. But then I got nostalgic about it and decided to keep it another year and re-evaluate the selling thing later.

I have repainted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,759
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I've done this twice. First time from Chicago to...

I've done this twice. First time from Chicago to Seattle, I had no protection on my bikes and used a large shipping company (18 wheeler). The bikes arrived a week late and didn't have any damage. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,415
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Bike Nashbar, Performance and Amazon.com have a...

Bike Nashbar, Performance and Amazon.com have a Wish List feature.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I use Calorie count dot com to track my calorie...

I use Calorie count dot com to track my calorie input and output and my weight. It will project to the date of your goal, but it's just a rough estimate.

I like using this because my problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Cafe Press? They have over 8,000 bicycle...

Cafe Press? They have over 8,000 bicycle designs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,477
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I had a 4 door Jetta (for one year) and I would...

I had a 4 door Jetta (for one year) and I would take off both wheels and put it in the back seat. Then I bought a honda civic hatchback and only had to take off the front wheel to fit it in the back...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-22-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I doubt if I'll be posting much here. I just...

I doubt if I'll be posting much here. I just bought about $100 of accessories for the new bike. Just waiting for the roads to dry out and some warm winter weather here to take it out for a spin. ...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-22-10, 06:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I know there are trailers for dogs, also. I saw...

I know there are trailers for dogs, also. I saw somebody pulling their husky on the STP (Seattle to Portland) a long time ago.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-20-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I stopped at the trek store and tested a Pure. I...

I stopped at the trek store and tested a Pure. I put it on my "maybe" list. It seemed fine. I think it was the colors of the Electra bikes that sealed the deal. When I was younger I was all about...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-20-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Ended up buying an orange Electra Townie with 7...

Ended up buying an orange Electra Townie with 7 speeds. I didn't really plan on it, but it was my third trip to a bike store over the weekend and I think it will be just fine. Now to replace those 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,198
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

My god! I can't believe that any of those things...

My god! I can't believe that any of those things still exist based on my experience in the early 70's with my little white Peugeot! It didn't take long at all for mine to fail.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-18-10, 07:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,055
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Okay, I need to post here as a dog trainer and a...

Okay, I need to post here as a dog trainer and a dog lover. And for future readers here.

To the original poster, 8 months old is too young to bicycle or jog with a dog, especially a large breed....
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-18-10, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Thanks. I will look at those, also. The store...

Thanks. I will look at those, also. The store I'm going to today carries them.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Looking around Ive found the Fuji Saratoga, but...

Looking around Ive found the Fuji Saratoga, but can't find it in my area. So, I'm going to look at a Trek Lowstep. I think that will do for me.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-10, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Reasonably Priced Crank Forward

I want to get a bicycle for exercizing my dogs for the show ring. And I'm sure they will love a run once in a while.

I already bought a scooter for this purpose, but I'm finding it precarious,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,573
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Send them bikejoring instead. But no one I know...

Send them bikejoring instead. But no one I know would ever run their dogs in 85 degree weather.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBPZoM5kXXo
Forum: Introductions
06-18-08, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

OMG! Somebody on the 50+ forum found my old...

OMG! Somebody on the 50+ forum found my old Peugeot!

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=411168
Forum: Introductions
06-18-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

I loved Seattle, I just didn't like the economics...

I loved Seattle, I just didn't like the economics of living there. Had to find a new job one day when my company closed it's office and ended up back in the midwest.

I used to live 4 miles north...
Forum: Introductions
06-18-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By ModeratedUser02102018

Aging Woman in Cincy

Hi. Just posting here to test. I love to lurk, but got tired of reading the messages urging me to join the forum. ;)

Anyway, I bought my first White Peugeot 10-speed in 1973 while in high...
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