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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,237
Posted By Machka

I have been working out in a gym and/or at home...

I have been working out in a gym and/or at home for about 35 years, as well as cycling regularly throughout that time too.

When Rowan had the accident in 2018, I stopped going to the university...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-23, 03:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,450
Posted By Machka

One of my favourites was the Rocky Mountain 1200.

One of my favourites was the Rocky Mountain 1200.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

May's 50K

May's 50K
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,350
Posted By Machka

Hi! Welcome back! I remember you from back when....

Hi! Welcome back! I remember you from back when. :)

I was a regular here from 2003 until 2018 - 15 years!

Then Rowan had a bad workplace accident which resulted in a severe traumatic brain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,303
Posted By Machka

$50/day doesn't sound bad. I'd go for that.

$50/day doesn't sound bad. I'd go for that.
Forum: Touring
04-28-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,012
Posted By Machka

Have a great adventure!

Have a great adventure!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

We did one of our monthly 50 kilometre bicycle...

We did one of our monthly 50 kilometre bicycle rides. We went early to avoid the traffic and to try to get it in before the wind became really strong. The traffic wasn't bad, but the wind was strong!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Machka

Sorry to hear that!

Sorry to hear that!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Machka

Yes, I think he would like to do a 100 km again....

Yes, I think he would like to do a 100 km again. But it does take quite a bit of effort to build up to doing that ... whereas in the past, we'd just go out and ride 100 km.

However, we did two...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

March 3: 50 km ride in an area where we...

March 3:
50 km ride in an area where we haven't cycled since before Rowan's accident. Some great road and cycling infrastructure improvements.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-15-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,582
Posted By Machka

The longest Randonnee I have designed is 600K ......

The longest Randonnee I have designed is 600K ... in Tasmania.
The longest Perm I have designed is ... hmmm ... well, it will be 300K when I shift that ride into the Perm collection. Also in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-15-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By Machka

Australia has a few. Tasmania, Australia has...

Australia has a few.
Tasmania, Australia has one going in April. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Machka

100 km

Fri, 27/01/2023

Beautiful day with temps between about 20 and 22C and a bit of wind about, increasing throughout the day.

Shortly after 11 am, Rowan and I set off on a bicycle ride with no time...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

Cycling today! ...

Cycling today!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

Beautiful day with temps between about 20 and 22C...

Beautiful day with temps between about 20 and 22C and a bit of wind about, increasing throughout the day.

Shortly after 11 am, my husband and I set off on a bicycle ride with no time limits. Most...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

January's 50K ride ......

January's 50K ride ......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,869
Posted By Machka

I'm landscaping my own garden. I've hauled tonnes...

I'm landscaping my own garden. I've hauled tonnes of rock last summer and a bit less this summer.

Moved another 100kg or so of rock today.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,869
Posted By Machka

Don't know about the old guys, but this old lady...

Don't know about the old guys, but this old lady does some strength training.

Hauled about 400 kg of rock today. Does that count?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,763
Posted By Machka

Spin classes can be good. They can be...

Spin classes can be good. They can be motivational.
But if you're uncomfortable with a pace or activity, don't do it. It's OK if you want to do your own thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

New Year's Day...

New Year's Day...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,688
Posted By Machka

*Your Ride Reports in 2023*

If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to cycling, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too.

This thread is for anyone who rides a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By Machka

One of these two ...

One of these two
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,003
Posted By Machka

https://scontent.fhba1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808...

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,797
Posted By Machka

Not far. This includes all my activities, I...

Not far.

This includes all my activities, I think....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-01-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By Machka

Skin Cancer

A few of you may remember me from days gone by ... the long distance cyclist. :) Thousands upon thousands of kilometres outside on the road riding metric centuries, centuries, and brevets of all...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Machka

On November 2, I had 3 skin biopsies, in three...

On November 2, I had 3 skin biopsies, in three different places. So my cycling is a bit reduced at the moment.

November 4:...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Machka

Rowan and I have done 50+ km rides each month of...

Rowan and I have done 50+ km rides each month of the past 2 years! In fact, in the past 2 years, we've done 25 rides of 50 km or more....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Machka

Your Ride Reports - November 2022

If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to cycling, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too.

This thread is for anyone who rides a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By Machka

September 11 - Windy Bicycle Ride ...

September 11 - Windy Bicycle Ride
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By Machka

September 3 - Bicycle Ride ...

September 3 - Bicycle Ride
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By Machka

Your Ride Reports - September 2022

If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to cycling, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too.

This thread is for anyone who rides a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-28-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Machka

I have some vague memory of BAM ... might have...

I have some vague memory of BAM ... might have been from reading my father's Bicycling Magazines years and years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-22, 04:45 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,471
Posted By Machka

I've met most of my cycling goals. And I'm...

I've met most of my cycling goals.

And I'm building back up again.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By Machka

I haven't cycled much this month, unfortunately,...

I haven't cycled much this month, unfortunately, but this weekend ...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By Machka

Your Ride Reports - August 2022

If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to cycling, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too.

This thread is for anyone who rides a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-22, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Machka

https://external.fhba1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/...

https://external.fhba1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/8224665703688050230?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd1gfkicahynmde.cloudfront.net%2Fimage%2Factivity%2F7518866334%2F630%2F1200%2FeyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Machka

Yep! Start/Finish at Campbell Town. :)

Yep! Start/Finish at Campbell Town. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-22, 05:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,131
Posted By Machka

In Tasmania, we have hilly or Tasmanian flat. ...

In Tasmania, we have hilly or Tasmanian flat.

Tasmanian flat is something like this, or pretty close to it.

On a 50 km ride, there will be 500 metres of climbing.
On a 100 km ride, there will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Machka

https://external.fhba1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/...

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Machka

Saturday -- ...

Saturday --

https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/5z/sim8aqjbrfzc.png


Today, Rowan and I cycled the longest ride we've done since prior to his accident: 73 km.

We were planning to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Machka

Your Ride Reports - July 2022

If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to cycling, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too.

This thread is for anyone who rides a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,780
Posted By Machka

:lol: :roflmao: :lol:

:lol: :roflmao: :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-22, 02:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By Machka

Sunday -- 50 km bicycle ride this morning and...

Sunday -- 50 km bicycle ride this morning and early afternoon.

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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-12-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By Machka

I had been cycling for years before I rode my...

I had been cycling for years before I rode my first 200 km ride. I had also ridden several centuries (100 mile rides) and longer, just recreationally. When I did my first 200 km brevet, it was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,428
Posted By Machka

I exercise 7 days a week most of the time ... but...

I exercise 7 days a week most of the time ... but not particularly intensely.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-12-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By Machka

My first 200K brevet wasn't that difficult,...

My first 200K brevet wasn't that difficult, although it was a bit challenging because I'd seriously damaged my left rotator cuff and had to ride my knobby tired mountain bike because I could sit more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,307
Posted By Machka

My husband and I do a 50 km brevet once a month....

My husband and I do a 50 km brevet once a month. We've done that for the past 18 months.

Often we will nap after we do the ride ... him, because one of the side effects of his severe brain injury...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-22, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,780
Posted By Machka

If you can't see to use a USB, can you see to...

If you can't see to use a USB, can you see to ride?
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