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01-01-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,203
Posted By wthensler

Wow, just reading this and really sorry to hear...

Wow, just reading this and really sorry to hear of all your mis-adventures. The closest I came to your story was 5 years ago, when a wild dog attack broke my pelvis and derailed a great year of...
04-12-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,055
Posted By wthensler

Hi all, I've been away for months and off...

Hi all,

I've been away for months and off the bike all year. Even though I wasn't going to plan last year's 8,500 miles, I still planned on a robust year (5-6k miles).

Well, in January I took...
12-10-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 12/03 - 60 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

12/03 - 60 mi.
12/04 - 60 mi.
12/05 - 15 mi.
12/09 - 05 mi.
12/10 - 41 mi.

MTD: 181 mi.
12-05-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 12/03 - 60 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

12/03 - 60 mi.
12/04 - 60 mi.
12/05 - 15 mi.

MTD: 135 mi.

What a day for a ride! Just perfect weather. But......both my tubeless tires are oozing and not holding...
12-04-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 12/03 - 60 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

12/03 - 60 mi.
12/04 - 60 mi.

MTD: 120 mi.

Same trail ride as yesterday. Rains came earlier than expected though, so a bit wet on the last 10 miles.
12-03-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 12/03 - 60 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

12/03 - 60 mi.

MTD: 60 mi.

Was too cold and windy to ride first two days in Dec. Warmer weather is back, took advantage of it. Di2 does not appear to be holding...
12-03-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,175
Posted By wthensler

I do most of my riding on roads, and have...

I do most of my riding on roads, and have migrated from 23 - 25mm road tires to 28-32mm tubeless. Night and day difference between ride quality. I used to run 100-110psi with tubes, tubeless I'm at...
11-30-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

Congrats on a big November! Really encouraging...

Congrats on a big November! Really encouraging for all of us to see a bounceback like this....

Perhaps we should consider incentivizing every month's top mileage finisher by giving the next month...
11-30-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,810
Posted By wthensler

I'm sitting at approx. 8,200 miles for the year -...

I'm sitting at approx. 8,200 miles for the year - I never intended to be cycling this much - certainly COVID and social distancing has helped tremendously, as has the purchase of two new endurance...
11-30-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new) 11/10 - 31 mi....

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new)

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,844
Posted By wthensler

I cheated, since I really don’t know how to work...

I cheated, since I really don’t know how to work on bikes. I went out and bought the SLR7..........but I did put on the Bontrager decals.
...
11-28-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new) 11/10 - 31 mi....

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new)

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-27-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new) 11/10 - 31 mi....

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new)

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-26-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new) 11/10 - 31 mi....

Monthly Goal: 700 miles (new)

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,137
Posted By wthensler

Just north of 8,000 miles for the year. Don’t...

Just north of 8,000 miles for the year. Don’t think I’ll hit 9,000 though.

All road miles on two new endurance bikes. Went tubeless, discs and stayed with Di2.
11-25-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,101
Posted By wthensler

60 miles in gorgeous FL weather. I hope it...

60 miles in gorgeous FL weather. I hope it continues! This ride puts me above 8,000 miles for the year. I’ve broken in two fantastic bikes - Domane and Infinito, both disc and Di2.
...
11-25-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-24-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

I don’t ride anymore when winds are that strong. ...

I don’t ride anymore when winds are that strong. And 20 miles can seem like forever into a strong headwind. I’ll take hills any day!
11-24-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-23-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

You want real hills? Come ride some of the routes...

You want real hills? Come ride some of the routes in the Blue Ridge Mtns. It's technical riding at its best. Several weeks back my brother-in-law organized a ride with a bunch of his friends (all...
11-23-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-22-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-22-20, 01:49 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Yes. I travel between FL and VA. Soon enough,...

Yes. I travel between FL and VA. Soon enough, it’ll be too cold to ride in VA. I don’t mind the cold so much as the threat of black ice, which is very hard to spot on those roads.. I’ll be heading up...
11-21-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

That’s just amazing! Big congrats on a huge year!...

That’s just amazing! Big congrats on a huge year!

I didn’t keep meticulous records in the early months, but my guess is I’ll finish close to 9,000 with a strong December 😊. Not too shabby.
11-21-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,762
Posted By wthensler

Also 62 and work very part time. Was 234 lbs -...

Also 62 and work very part time. Was 234 lbs - it took a while for the butt to stop hurting. Don't give up, it gets better!

Now riding 30-60 miles most days on a couple really nice road bikes. ...
11-21-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-20-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Yes, it is sometimes better to have the bike shop...

Yes, it is sometimes better to have the bike shop do things. I can do drivetrain cleaning, chain replacement, tires, but I let them do everything else. When you ride as much as I do, things need...
11-20-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-20-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11/19 - 41 mi.
11-17-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.
11/17 - 59 mi.
11-16-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

This is my problem too, but it’s with my feet. ...

This is my problem too, but it’s with my feet. When I get over 1,000 miles per month, my feet really take a beating - and they tell me. Staying off the bike a few weeks really helped. My aging...
11-16-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.
11/16 - 41 mi.

MTD: 238 mi.
11-16-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Guess you’re feeling better, yes? Really hitting...

Guess you’re feeling better, yes? Really hitting it hard, good to see ! Soon all those folks up north will be dropping like flies as temperatures drop, and it’ll just be us southerners, LOL!
11-15-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.
11/15 - 41 mi.

MTD: 187 mi.
11-14-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Love it! I paid $55 for white Bontrager stickers...

Love it! I paid $55 for white Bontrager stickers for the Domane wheels. $55!! This to advertise their ****. Dirty dogs got me coming and going, LOL!

Ridden 3 rings before, I think it’d be too hard...
11-14-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Yeah, it still seems long to me too, LOL! Maybe...

Yeah, it still seems long to me too, LOL! Maybe age has something to do with it.....The Domane with 32s are about as good as it’s gonna get for me. Your bike would kill me in the hills of VA.....
11-14-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.
11/14 - 43 mi.

MTD: 147 mi.

Nice riding weather is back! Sand everywhere, however. Makes a real mess out of the...
11-13-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.
11/11 - 31 mi.
11/13 - 42 mi.

MTD: 104 mi.

Trying to pick it up a bit this weekend......
11-11-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Did you post pics of your new bike? LOL, you'd...

Did you post pics of your new bike? LOL, you'd better practice mounting/dismounting. My first experience on the old Trek, in front of about of abut 20 people, was embarrassing (I'll leave it at...
11-10-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Monthly Goal: 600 miles 11/10 - 31 mi. ...

Monthly Goal: 600 miles

11/10 - 31 mi.

MTD: 31 mi.

At least I'm on the board - gotta start somewhere.....ETA rains cut short a planned longer ride. Feels great being on the bike again!
11-10-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,533
Posted By wthensler

Jeez, I’ve been off the bike for almost 2 weeks...

Jeez, I’ve been off the bike for almost 2 weeks due to travel and vacation. Bad news, I’m almost back in the club weight wise. So.....I need to get my butt out there again.

Nov. goal 600 miles. ...
11-01-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

I finished at 611 miles for October, as I was off...

I finished at 611 miles for October, as I was off leaf seeing the last week with the wife. It was great, really, but it caused me to miss more time than I expected. With COVID rearing its ugly...
10-24-20, 04:49 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

Definitely hurting this morning. All the...

Definitely hurting this morning. All the adrenaline has worn off, and now it’s bruises and scrapes, aches and pains. However, I’ll take a high speed fall on gravel anytime compared to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,364
Posted By wthensler

I have four road bikes - all have the Ultegra Di2...

I have four road bikes - all have the Ultegra Di2 groupset. Two are 10 speed, two are 11 speed. I will never by a bike without Di2. Anything you read about batteries dead is wrong. The shifting...
10-23-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

Goal for Oct: 500 miles 10/01 - 22 miles ...

Goal for Oct: 500 miles

10/01 - 22 miles
10/02 - 42
10/03 - 58
10/08 - 58
10/09 - 48
10/10 - 58
10/11 - 48
10/12 - 58
10-21-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

Goal for Oct: 500 miles 10/01 - 22 miles ...

Goal for Oct: 500 miles

10/01 - 22 miles
10/02 - 42
10/03 - 58
10/08 - 58
10/09 - 48
10/10 - 58
10/11 - 48
10/12 - 58
10-19-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,900
Posted By wthensler

A group of us rode Sunday here in VA, and the...

A group of us rode Sunday here in VA, and the winds turned pretty violent for part of the ride. I don’t mind a headwind as much as a dangerous crosswind. I literally moved one hand from the hood to...
10-19-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,101
Posted By wthensler

62 miles today in the rugged mountains of VA. I...

62 miles today in the rugged mountains of VA. I set up the Bianchi for the mountains - smaller gearing and slightly shorter 172.5 cranks. It rocks! Check out my new matching bottles.
...
10-19-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

They say every accident is avoidable, but I...

They say every accident is avoidable, but I firmly disagree. My first and hopefully worst one was being attacked by a wild dog. Sucker came from behind and side without making a sound and attacked....
10-19-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,240
Posted By wthensler

Goal for Oct: 500 miles 10/01 - 22 miles ...

Goal for Oct: 500 miles

10/01 - 22 miles
10/02 - 42
10/03 - 58
10/08 - 58
10/09 - 48
10/10 - 58
10/11 - 48
10/12 - 58
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