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Forum: Southeast
06-13-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,906
Posted By VolGirl

Hey David. You are near one of the coolest...

Hey David. You are near one of the coolest century rides in the country:

http://www.clarksvillecentury.com/

Fast.

Check out Nashvillecyclist.com for other area rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,230
Posted By VolGirl

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3242078081_298...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3242078081_298a6c230b.jpg

Me yesterday on the Stones River Trail of the Nashville Greenways.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-31-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,760
Posted By VolGirl

little old lady...pasadena

little old lady...pasadena
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 893
Posted By VolGirl

I thought maybe one of their bikes was expecting!

I thought maybe one of their bikes was expecting!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By VolGirl

Dear Lord, this brings back memories. Bad ones.

Dear Lord, this brings back memories. Bad ones.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,872
Posted By VolGirl

Let's not do this with the females. I would cry.

Let's not do this with the females. I would cry.
Forum: Southeast
01-19-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,906
Posted By VolGirl

Here's your TBRA race schedule: ...

Here's your TBRA race schedule:

http://www.tbra.org/raceschedule.php

True not a lot of LONG climbs in Mid Tenn. I remember a long climb on the HOT 100 out of the Boro year before last. ...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,777
Posted By VolGirl

I've been nipped once and knocked off my bike...

I've been nipped once and knocked off my bike once. The second was scary because it was a pit and I didn't know he was coming. I carry Halt on a clip on my bars. Even though I was going down, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,919
Posted By VolGirl

I'm a big fan of the Edge for cycling. The only...

I'm a big fan of the Edge for cycling. The only time I don't wear the strap is for commuting or grocery/utility type runs. Or if I forget to put it on when I've layered up for riding in the cold! ...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By VolGirl

Hope she likes the bike, it fits, and she likes...

Hope she likes the bike, it fits, and she likes riding!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,305
Posted By VolGirl

Ladies are not fast, they are quick. Don't...

Ladies are not fast, they are quick.

Don't call her a fast woman.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,352
Posted By VolGirl

I cracked some ribs 3 years ago and they do...

I cracked some ribs 3 years ago and they do indeed hurt. Lots. & mine were not nearly as bad as yours. Ibuprofen seemed to help more than "stronger" pain killers. I also slept in a big comfy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,745
Posted By VolGirl

I have a massive 23 miles YTD. It's supposed to...

I have a massive 23 miles YTD. It's supposed to get down to 2F here in Middle Tennessee tonight. Every night I sit and stare at my pretty bike sitting on the trainer. :( I should have the beater...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 516
Posted By VolGirl

Probably the heavier bike is doing a little...

Probably the heavier bike is doing a little muscle building that really shows when you hop back on that light carbon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,523
Posted By VolGirl

Just happened to see this: ...

Just happened to see this:

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Bikamper-One-Person-Bicycling-Tent/dp/B000FIE3NW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1231948262&sr=8-1

Weird, cool, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,311
Posted By VolGirl

Because you don't want to and if she's so eat up...

Because you don't want to and if she's so eat up with it she can do it herself.

Just a suggestion, of course.
Forum: Southeast
01-13-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,906
Posted By VolGirl

check out NashvilleCyclist.com. He gives every...

check out NashvilleCyclist.com. He gives every race in the state and is the road race director for TBRA.

Also regular training rides for you fast boys.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By VolGirl

Happily, my Titans were just onlookers this...

Happily, my Titans were just onlookers this weekend.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,289
Posted By VolGirl

Ouch! Ibuprofen is your friend.

Ouch! Ibuprofen is your friend.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,353
Posted By VolGirl

I'm starting on my winter Spinervals training...

I'm starting on my winter Spinervals training with Evil and Depraved Coach Troy this evening. I think I'll start with Uphill Grind. I don't know why.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,110
Posted By VolGirl

I also like Buffs for this purpose. Another...

I also like Buffs for this purpose.

Another suggestion, if you have an old, ratty jersey made of a good wicking material, but not suitable for public viewing, cut it up into do-rags, headbands,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,584
Posted By VolGirl

My LBS is 25 miles away. But they are the...

My LBS is 25 miles away. But they are the closest to me. I get really good service when the manager is there because he knows me. But there has been a turnover there lately so I get lesser service...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 983
Posted By VolGirl

I lost the lugs off of the rear wheel on an old...

I lost the lugs off of the rear wheel on an old Fuji I'm restoring for a WEEK. Found them on the shelf behind the kitchen sink where I had been cleaning it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,305
Posted By VolGirl

I know some couples enjoy riding a tandem, but...

I know some couples enjoy riding a tandem, but riding for XX miles looking at some guy's ass and having no control over anything is not my idea of a good time.

I don't think it's reasonable for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,890
Posted By VolGirl

I'm not a father. Just not possible. But I...

I'm not a father. Just not possible. But I would wait a bit until you are sure they are serious. Then approach it as "getting to know the future SIL" rather than vetting prospects.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,390
Posted By VolGirl

The issue I run into with the infamous "flu-like...

The issue I run into with the infamous "flu-like symptoms" is the stuffed up head. Makes it hard to breathe.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,425
Posted By VolGirl

My LBS always sells tubes 5 for the price of 4. ...

My LBS always sells tubes 5 for the price of 4. So when I buy I stock up. Keeping spare cables on hand is a good idea. I always have 2-3 different kinds of lube on hand.
Forum: Commuting
12-22-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,460
Posted By VolGirl

They do have hat styles, one of which I like.

They do have hat styles, one of which I like.
Forum: Commuting
12-18-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,392
Posted By VolGirl

We have lots of wild turkey around here, but they...

We have lots of wild turkey around here, but they run from me.

Agree that some intimidating sound should do it.

Unless it's in a bottle, of course.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,400
Posted By VolGirl

I can't remember the exact schedule I used for my...

I can't remember the exact schedule I used for my first century, but it was similar to this.

http://www.maccfund.org/trek100/riders/train.pdf

hth,
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By VolGirl

It may also indicate that you have your front...

It may also indicate that you have your front wheel too high (probably) or too low.
Forum: Commuting
12-12-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,485
Posted By VolGirl

Can you take the rear wheel off and take it...

Can you take the rear wheel off and take it inside?
Forum: Commuting
12-12-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,508
Posted By VolGirl

That's a hoot! We got some of that in TN,...

That's a hoot!

We got some of that in TN, but only after it rained all day. Crappy ice under pretty snow. But both will be gone very soon.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,828
Posted By VolGirl

which way? sounds like a toe cramp. those...

which way?

sounds like a toe cramp. those hurt.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,828
Posted By VolGirl

Is it cold where you are? Toe warmers. ...

Is it cold where you are? Toe warmers.

Although I really like my bentos.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,967
Posted By VolGirl

Late summer of 07, I'm riding along and go...

Late summer of 07, I'm riding along and go through this huge number (flock?) of blue butterflies. It was like riding through a surreal Disney movie. One got caught for a bit on the front of my...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,415
Posted By VolGirl

Most of them are much younger than me.

Most of them are much younger than me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,501
Posted By VolGirl

I'll 2nd that "don't wanna go through the prep to...

I'll 2nd that "don't wanna go through the prep to ride thing." Sunday, it was pretty cold, and by the time I had done all my layering I was tired!

I'm in the process of redoing an old Fuji 12...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,799
Posted By VolGirl

WHAT is japanese denim?

WHAT is japanese denim?
Forum: Commuting
12-08-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 714
Posted By VolGirl

Even things like ambient hums in a room can amke...

Even things like ambient hums in a room can amke a difference. When I took the bar exam it was in a big ballroom at a Hyatt hotel in July. When the A/C clicked on the first time, pencils, candy,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,414
Posted By VolGirl

I would never give up my Giant. So pretty, both...

I would never give up my Giant. So pretty, both in looks and ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,230
Posted By VolGirl

I have real issues with my hands and feet in the...

I have real issues with my hands and feet in the cold. Yesterday I bought a pair of ski/snow gloves. I rode with them this morning along with liners and chemical warmers. It was wonderful.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By VolGirl

What kind of face cover/balaclava are you...

What kind of face cover/balaclava are you wearing?

I know some tend to direct your breathe up and to your glasses. I've had good luck with a Seirus face mask I bought a couple of year's ago at...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By VolGirl

very cool

very cool
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,920
Posted By VolGirl

I'm the boss so I can bring it in anywhere. But...

I'm the boss so I can bring it in anywhere. But I'm in a small town on the public square in a 2nd floor office. When I ride a heavier bike, there is a lot of effort in dragging it up those long,...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 08:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,989
Posted By VolGirl

Nope. I ride alone all the time.

Nope. I ride alone all the time.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,824
Posted By VolGirl

I still trying to figure out how gender got...

I still trying to figure out how gender got involved, quite unnecessarily.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 969
Posted By VolGirl

I'll often, depending on route, ride through a...

I'll often, depending on route, ride through a pair of school zones. I'll ride over the 15 mph limit just to see how many cars just HAVE to pass me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By VolGirl

I'll be interested to see if I can use this as a...

I'll be interested to see if I can use this as a self-employed person.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By VolGirl

Most excellent!

Most excellent!
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