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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,666
Posted By Rubble

Maybe but it is effective. One cop told the group...

Maybe but it is effective. One cop told the group he could only give a ticket if they had their driver's license with them. None did (or maybe they didn't want the ticket). In one group there was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,666
Posted By Rubble

The cops down here sometimes, not often enough,...

The cops down here sometimes, not often enough, do something about it. They get out on the marked 15 mph trail and use their radar guns. They'll stop an entire group of riders that are well above the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,181
Posted By Rubble

I rode in the Withlacoochee Rails to Trails Bike...

I rode in the Withlacoochee Rails to Trails Bike Event yesterday. My original intent was to do a metric century but I met a guy and rode with him. He told me he had a 15 mph pace. The first 32 miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

Went and found that thread. After going through a...

Went and found that thread. After going through a few pages, I can tell that there were many keyboards broken from pounding on keys.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,993
Posted By Rubble

I use the HandleBand from Nite Ize for my Iphone...

I use the HandleBand from Nite Ize for my Iphone 6. Hasn't failed in a year. I looked at the Quad Lock but didn't want to add anything to the phone to make it more difficult to fit in a pocket. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,076
Posted By Rubble

That is a nasty road surface up there.

That is a nasty road surface up there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

Lingering light headache but its better today...

Lingering light headache but its better today than yesterday. I keep the Advil nearby.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 969
Posted By Rubble

In response to your post title, YES, you can! At...

In response to your post title, YES, you can! At 60 I got back on a bike a year ago. Close to 2,000 miles in my first year. I chuckle now when I look back at my "long" rides from last July of 6...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

Like you I've given it some thought. I suspect I...

Like you I've given it some thought. I suspect I over reacted a bit but I can't blame myself for taking too big an action when a 50+mph fender is an inch from my leg. Maybe if I hadn't gone to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,076
Posted By Rubble

I agree! They've started putting them everywhere...

I agree! They've started putting them everywhere in Sarasota. One good bike route I ride with less traffic and good bike lanes has 4 of them. Seems 50% of the drivers know how to drive them and 50%...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

If I can save one person by telling my story........

If I can save one person by telling my story.....


Over the past couple days while driving I've found myself wanting to stop helmet-less riders and show them my cracked helmet. There's one pretty...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

I'll admit that I only wore it half the time when...

I'll admit that I only wore it half the time when I started riding a year ago. They look goofy and you don't get the 'wind in the hair' feeling. We have a park with a 4 mile loop around a lake here...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-16, 07:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

Or maybe I forgot my helmet and went back and the...

Or maybe I forgot my helmet and went back and the driver forgot his coffee and went back putting us there at the same time (and virtually on the same piece of asphalt).


One good thing that's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,163
Posted By Rubble

My helmet did it's job yesterday

I posted a few times when I began this bike riding odyssey a year ago but have been lax since. Then I read the "rode naked" thread. Yesterday I made the same mistake of forgetting my helmet as I got...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,303
Posted By Rubble

Damn wind..... 494243

Damn wind.....
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,001
Posted By Rubble

2015 Specialized Sirrus Sport. First bike after...

2015 Specialized Sirrus Sport. First bike after getting back into riding at age 60. I'm calling it my beginner bike now. Didn't know if I was going to like distance riding so I bought one that I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,181
Posted By Rubble

Gonna follow all these "cold" posts with a lovely...

Gonna follow all these "cold" posts with a lovely 34 mile ride this morning. It was 2 shirt chilly when I began but halfway in was down to one short sleeve shirt.
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Road down to Venice and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,303
Posted By Rubble

Side note - I'm an MSU alum. Lived in Bozeman for...

Side note - I'm an MSU alum. Lived in Bozeman for 5 years. With all the great outdoor stuff to do out there as a 19 to 24 year old, it took that long to graduate.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,298
Posted By Rubble

I'm in the degenerative disc crowd. Stopped by a...

I'm in the degenerative disc crowd. Stopped by a friends house who had just bought one. He sang it's praises so I strapped on the boots and gave it a try. Hung there for 20 minutes and it felt great....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,303
Posted By Rubble

Y'all make me feel like a wimp. It was 56 last...

Y'all make me feel like a wimp. It was 56 last week on my morning ride and I was thinking that just might be my limit. Santa is bringing me a new jacket for Christmas so maybe I can get that limit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,106
Posted By Rubble

Those guys with the 1000 lumen lights love to put...

Those guys with the 1000 lumen lights love to put them on the strobe setting. Riding a MUP with a strobe going seems a bit overkill. There's a lot of folks, me included, that don't handle those...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,106
Posted By Rubble

Riders without lights

I've been doing a regular M-W-F morning ride for the past month or so. 20 mile route on Siesta Key and at 0530 it's wonderful. Virtually no cars and I can ride in the middle of the lane. I've moved...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By Rubble

Superficial rust

At least that is what the shop guy called it. Took my bike in for its first tune up. I get two in the first year. After getting scolded for not "degunking" I asked about the rust on some bolts. It's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,850
Posted By Rubble

The Rules

I've quite enjoyed digesting the rules. However, I will continue to break Rule #50 with my moustache (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#50) What can I say, I'm a rebel.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By Rubble

Thats one hell of a list of rules!

Thats one hell of a list of rules!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,093
Posted By Rubble

Nope, none of it is discouraging. Just things...

Nope, none of it is discouraging. Just things I've learned to deal with in order to have this enjoyment. Seems there's always some pain with any enjoyment.

My weekly miles keep increasing and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-15, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,093
Posted By Rubble

Newbie - things I've learned

Got back on a bike at 60 years old and have 5 months and 869 miles (exactly according to mapmyfitness) logged. Here's a few things I've learned

1. As many of you told me, time in the saddle solves...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By Rubble

I've been over and back twice!

I've been over and back twice!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-15, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By Rubble

Not sure whats next. I'm just 5 months into this.

Not sure whats next. I'm just 5 months into this.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,249
Posted By Rubble

I need a jersey

I guess I'm what is called a Clydesdale around here. As much as I'd like to get there, the skin tight bike jerseys just aren't me. Is "club fit" the way to go? Any one have them with a minimum of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,561
Posted By Rubble

Freewheel question

Some bikes make a subtle clicking noise and some make a God awful noise in freewheel. Why?

A guy snuck up behind me a couple weeks ago a made me jump when he started gliding. I thought I was being...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By Rubble

I had a bobcat on the trail with me. Popped out...

I had a bobcat on the trail with me. Popped out of the woods and was loping along in the same direction. As I got with 15 feet I made a little noise. He/she just looked back, moved off the edge and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,237
Posted By Rubble

at 76? I applaud you. Such a simple looking...

at 76? I applaud you. Such a simple looking exercise that has most shaking and screaming QUIT!!! at 30 seconds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By Rubble

Thanks all. I'm not nearly as sore as I thought...

Thanks all. I'm not nearly as sore as I thought I'd be today. Wouldn't want to ride it again today but I'm doing good. I've been doing regular 22-24 mile rides but on a protected and tree lined rails...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-15, 09:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,297
Posted By Rubble

Great, is that what I have in my future? To...

Great, is that what I have in my future?

To the "steel". I have a stainless screw in my shoulder from an operation 42 years ago. I've had numerous MRI's in the past 10 years with no problem....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By Rubble

Several firsts for this 60 yr old newbie

Went to Cyclefest at Lakewood Ranch here in Sarasota today. Have never done a group ride so I'd planned on the 20 mile route. Got there early and watched the 62 mile group head out and then the 35...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-15, 08:19 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,055
Posted By Rubble

My LBS also said the same thing. I got some bar...

My LBS also said the same thing. I got some bar tape and wrapped a bit inward from the grip. I'm holding with half my hand on the grip, the other half on bar tape. Now I have a bunch of hand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,055
Posted By Rubble

As I think I said in the original post, I'd have...

As I think I said in the original post, I'd have paid $5000 for the vaccine if I knew then what I know know. I'm 3.5 months in and still taking Gabapentin for nerve pain. A couple times a week,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-15, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,211
Posted By Rubble

i too had a Suzuki 500. 42 yrs ago. Should have...

i too had a Suzuki 500. 42 yrs ago. Should have put it in a garage and kept it. The classic guys drool over them these days.

Thanks for the suggestions. New bars are inexpensive so I think I'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,211
Posted By Rubble

Handlebar width. Mine feels too wide

Specialized Sirrus. I just feel like my hands are too wide to my body. I've read posts about shortening the bar but want to hear from the older, wiser guys. Where do I start? Buy a pipe cutter and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,055
Posted By Rubble

I'm 3 months in after a 40 year gap from cycling....

I'm 3 months in after a 40 year gap from cycling. Bought a Specialized Sirrus and am really enjoying it. I am, though, a tinkerer. Shortening the bars is something I'm reading about as my hands just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,181
Posted By Rubble

I got 30 miles in yesterday. My longest ride of...

I got 30 miles in yesterday. My longest ride of my 3 month return to cycling. Basically the same ride as last weekend - look a page back for pics if interested - with a side tour over bumpy taint...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-15, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By Rubble

no, I am riding a hybrid, I guess that's what...

no, I am riding a hybrid, I guess that's what they're called. Specialized Sirrus flat bar. I think the shaky arms comes from numb hands. When the hands can't feel the bar I think the arms get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By Rubble

Numb hands

Another newbie question. I'm coming to understand the adage about more time in the saddle makes for less pain but the numb hands and, to some extant, shaky arms continues to plague me. I've started...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,124,181
Posted By Rubble

Set off this morning on the Legacy Trail in...

Set off this morning on the Legacy Trail in Sarasota with 30 miles in mind. With 22 being my longest so far I figured 30 miles in my third month of riding made some sort of numerical sense.
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,055
Posted By Rubble

On top of the pain, I had to stay away from my...

On top of the pain, I had to stay away from my grand daughter who I play with several times each week. Her very pregnant mother, my daughter in law, had to be avoided at all costs which meant I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,055
Posted By Rubble

Shingles vaccine

Not really bike related unless you consider that it will take you off yours for a while. If the doctor suggests it, get it. Knowing what I know now, I'd have paid $10,000 for it. I had a "4 hand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,685
Posted By Rubble

Best wishes Charlie. Fight it! You can win.

Best wishes Charlie. Fight it! You can win.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-15, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,594
Posted By Rubble

28 vs 32 tires

I'm two months into this and have numerous 20+ mile rides in. I know that's nothing for many of you but I'm working on it. Did 22 last night that was 1 mph faster than 2 nights before. Baby steps.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-15, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By Rubble

I'm 2 months in to my return to cycling and I've...

I'm 2 months in to my return to cycling and I've already put my foot on the hood of two cars that pulled thru stops signs. It made my conversion to clipped pedals a difficult decision. I don't know...
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