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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-15-20, 07:21 AM

Replies: 26

Fall prep. for riding

Views: 2,048

Posted By footloose

When it gets below 55*, I wear technical...

When it gets below 55*, I wear technical (breathable) athletic pants over my bike shorts. I have a couple different thicknesses of pants, depending on temperature and whether there is dampness...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-14-20, 12:11 PM

Replies: 45

Where to keep jacket and extra gear?

Views: 6,557

Posted By footloose

I bought a gossamer weight biking jacket that has...

I bought a gossamer weight biking jacket that has sleeves that zip off. I can easily zip off the sleeves when it warms up, to just wear the vest and the sleeves fit in a back pocket. If it gets too...

Forum: Road Cycling

02-20-10, 08:42 AM

Replies: 11

pedal/shoe question

Views: 841

Posted By footloose

I'm also ready to make the switch to clipless...

I'm also ready to make the switch to clipless pedals.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different kinds you listed? Are you buying them online or locally?
I live in an area with very...

Forum: Touring

01-03-09, 12:46 PM

Replies: 61

Taking a Cat on Tour?

Views: 5,110

Posted By footloose

I love all my pets...at one time I had a horse, 2...

I love all my pets...at one time I had a horse, 2 dogs and 8 cats all at once.
That's why whenever I traveled, often for a month at a time, I hired a responsible older teen to come in and care for...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

01-01-09, 09:07 PM

Replies: 24

I can barely hear out of my left ear

Views: 5,524

Posted By footloose

You can use a couple drops of Mineral Oil...

You can use a couple drops of Mineral Oil (available at any drugstore) to soften the ear wax for a couple days if necessary, making the wax more easily removed
I have a problem every summer with ear...

Forum: Touring

12-30-08, 10:16 PM

Replies: 356

Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

Views: 399,314

Posted By footloose

[quote=Krystal;8060579]I've done LOTS of short...

[quote=Krystal;8060579]I've done LOTS of short cyclo-touring and cyclo-camping 3 to 5 days out self supported, and short tours. This is all in anticipation of 2011 when my youngest goes to college...

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