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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,278
Posted By Greyride

So if I don't know you draft at your own peril.

So if I don't know you draft at your own peril.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,278
Posted By Greyride

Just wondering why anyone would care if someone...

Just wondering why anyone would care if someone hugged their wheel? I certainly don't care as long as they don't run into me or cross wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,730
Posted By Greyride

His shop closed because he was riding a TREK and...

His shop closed because he was riding a TREK and hit 401 watts.. you know what happened next.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,960
Posted By Greyride

Will a La cross Helmet work?

Will a La cross Helmet work?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,112
Posted By Greyride

Impressive!

Impressive!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,120
Posted By Greyride

Throw a little resin and a clamp on that seat and...

Throw a little resin and a clamp on that seat and it will be good as new....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 952
Posted By Greyride

What is snow?

What is snow?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,278
Posted By Greyride

You all have missed the most important point....

You all have missed the most important point. Dont ever wash your riding clothes.. that way everyone will want you to be in the back drafting them....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,009
Posted By Greyride

I do.. I love it when it asplodes... I get all...

I do.. I love it when it asplodes... I get all goosebumpy...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,009
Posted By Greyride

lol best answer yet!

lol best answer yet!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,527
Posted By Greyride

I ride C all the time. Its no big thing.. One...

I ride C all the time. Its no big thing.. One question comes to mind. If you were not satisfied when you stopped what kept you from just hopping back on the bike and riding for another couple of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 616
Posted By Greyride

Way to go! That particular century ride is a...

Way to go! That particular century ride is a beast.. The hills are short and steep!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,839
Posted By Greyride

Was it expensive? The Power meter I mean.

Was it expensive? The Power meter I mean.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-03-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,736
Posted By Greyride

Next time it happens, smile then hand him a...

Next time it happens, smile then hand him a Snickers bar. Who can be mad after getting a Snickers bar?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,240
Posted By Greyride

Way to go! Keep up the great work. You are an...

Way to go! Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 21,679
Posted By Greyride

Isn't pcads a type of nut?

Isn't pcads a type of nut?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,009
Posted By Greyride

Training to be a eunuch. Yikes

Training to be a eunuch. Yikes
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Greyride

Just advice: don't change your bike for the...

Just advice: don't change your bike for the Metric (Aero Bars). If you are going to change something on your bike do it after and test ride it.. 60+ miles on a bike that hurts is no fun!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-13, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,119
Posted By Greyride

If this is your first Metric I can give you some...

If this is your first Metric I can give you some advice from my own experience. First find a group that will allow you to ride at a decent speed (for you not them) and DRAFT. If you can paceline in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,497
Posted By Greyride

Am I the only one who smells peoples perfume as...

Am I the only one who smells peoples perfume as they pass by in their cars or how about guy smoking in his car?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,094
Posted By Greyride

I am 5'6" with a 35in waist. I just purchased a...

I am 5'6" with a 35in waist. I just purchased a LG Bib and my only complaint could be that it is tight around my quads (could be the compression rings on th e bibs though). Longest time in them in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-13, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,997
Posted By Greyride

I just returned from the Dr's office. Had an...

I just returned from the Dr's office. Had an appointment for just this thing. I am told to monitor my BP before and after my rides, cut my BP meds in 1/2, and I am scheduled for a stress test later...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,701
Posted By Greyride

Never thought of that.....

Never thought of that.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,701
Posted By Greyride

What is your bike's name?

I have been lurking on these forums for a while and I was wondering if everyone named their rides or not.
Have not named mine yet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,733
Posted By Greyride

Good luck to all that are going, It will be...

Good luck to all that are going, It will be "COLD" (for all of us so cal people).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-31-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,958
Posted By Greyride

I like jerseys, it's part of my "aliens"...

I like jerseys, it's part of my "aliens" look
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,337
Posted By Greyride

I own a Saris bones 2. I would recommend a 3 only...

I own a Saris bones 2. I would recommend a 3 only because it has 2 upper legs rather than 1 single (more stable). Be aware I lose about 5mpg with bikes on the back. I run a Genesis coupe and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,640
Posted By Greyride

I would assume that the Dork disk is plastic...

I would assume that the Dork disk is plastic because it is cheap and a metal or carbon one would weigh about the same but cost a ton more.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,214
Posted By Greyride

Whats is your course of action?

So I am riding on rural roads of Phoenix (visiting my parents). I approach a 4 way stop intersection. There is a car with their turn indicator on and stopped. I am about 20 yds out and slowing. He...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-12, 03:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,509
Posted By Greyride

LOL.. I was just thinking oh how funny it would...

LOL.. I was just thinking oh how funny it would be if the guy who I talked with was a member of BF.
To be perfectly honest I haven't been riding long enough to know that MTB Shoes=Road Shoes. I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 926
Posted By Greyride

My legs burn when my HR hits 160+. I do my best...

My legs burn when my HR hits 160+. I do my best to keep it under that. It allows me to go further..
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,509
Posted By Greyride

So ok I ask the question. Are MTB shoes good...

So ok I ask the question. Are MTB shoes good enough to bike with or do I need Road Shoes?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,509
Posted By Greyride

New to riding but.... Really?

Here I am 18 miles into my longest ride ever (21 is my max). I hear behind me coming up a couple of riders. so I move to the right and let em pass.. I say " good morning" . The older of the 2 says...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-12, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By Greyride

I got the fit only because I was having...

I got the fit only because I was having discomfort riding after 4-5 miles. So it is entirely up to you. If you are having no pain while riding I wouldn't get a fit right away. Just my opinion.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By Greyride

Sorry for not getting back sooner. I went on a 3...

Sorry for not getting back sooner. I went on a 3 day vacation right after the fitting. I was going to ride on my vacation but the weather had other ideas.
The fitting took about 2 1/2 hours and he...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By Greyride

Pro Fit

Tomorrow I am getting a pro fit from my LBS. He said it would cost about 100-120 dollars. Other than hey it hurts here to ride (points to my behind and hands) what questions should I have for him?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By Greyride

I can totally feel a 300 ft climb. I was...

I can totally feel a 300 ft climb. I was exhausted at the end of it.. Now after looking at it I kinda wish I had turned around... Down hill is fun!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By Greyride

Did it and the data got spikyier. So I guess it...

Did it and the data got spikyier. So I guess it was correct.. going down hill on an uphill grade.. odd
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By Greyride

Garmin 500 will check settings. Using Garmin...

Garmin 500 will check settings. Using Garmin connect. I didnt find any options to adjust elevation changes.
Thanks
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By Greyride

Yikes!

Yikes!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 827
Posted By Greyride

Abs ...abs I got no stinking abs. I do carry a...

Abs ...abs I got no stinking abs. I do carry a bowling ball in my belly.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By Greyride

New to Garmin

Yesterday i went for a long ride.. ( ok, 21 miles for me is like a century for you). The last part of the ride seemed very flat or even down hill. I Down loaded the information and I found something...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-12, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,281
Posted By Greyride

Did you buy a cheepy helmet like me? How about...

Did you buy a cheepy helmet like me?
How about a garmin?
My son still snickers at me, I think to myself It flattens my belly...lol
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,858
Posted By Greyride

I heard from my LBS that Contact lenses at higher...

I heard from my LBS that Contact lenses at higher speeds tend to dry out and make your eyes water. My wife experienced this on a down hill. She said she couldn't see 2 feet because her eyes were full...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,858
Posted By Greyride

I like the wally world glasses idea. 200bucks for...

I like the wally world glasses idea. 200bucks for a pair of shatter resistant sunglasses sounds right. How dark will they tint them? The last pair I got from the ophthalmologist was barely dark and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By Greyride

Congratz!

Congratz!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,858
Posted By Greyride

I need glasses for distance and close up.

I need glasses for distance and close up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,858
Posted By Greyride

Prescription sunglasses or not?

I am far sighted and have trouble reading close up (due to age). I have progressive prescription glasses and use clip-ons for sun glasses. These have worked fine for me so far. I was wondering if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,852
Posted By Greyride

Please tell us your age. 51 1. What type of...

Please tell us your age. 51

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

Raliegh Revino 2

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older? The usual...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,075
Posted By Greyride

The best rides I have had are the ones I havent...

The best rides I have had are the ones I havent had to spit a lung out.
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