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09-06-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,262
Posted By sevenmag

I don't nor have I ever raced, and I know I'm not...

I don't nor have I ever raced, and I know I'm not fast but it always makes me feel good when I do an organized ride and I see plenty of riders that are way younger than I am finishing much later. I...
09-04-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By sevenmag

Savannah, Ga. actually.

Savannah, Ga. actually.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,318
Posted By sevenmag

Did an organized ride on Sunday. 101 miles.

Did an organized ride on Sunday. 101 miles.
09-02-18, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By sevenmag

First organized Century.

Finally knocked out my first organized century. I did ride 100 miles getting ready for it, but that was the only previous 100 mile ride. I've actually worked on this for three years but I've had...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,392
Posted By sevenmag

I like the high vis faux camo patterns I saw...

I like the high vis faux camo patterns I saw earlier in this thread. I nearly always wear some high vis when I'm on the bike. I live pretty rural in South Carolina and it's hunting season right now...
08-28-18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By sevenmag

Not sure 30 times qualifies as "sort of" a...

Not sure 30 times qualifies as "sort of" a tradition. ;) Good luck with the weather. I feel your pain somewhat. It's rained here nearly every day for the last couple of months. It feels like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By sevenmag

I'd lean towards the giant as well, for all the...

I'd lean towards the giant as well, for all the reasons that have already been posted.
08-27-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 114,060
Posted By sevenmag

I'm amazed every time to come to this thread. So...

I'm amazed every time to come to this thread. So happy to hear about every new success.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,056
Posted By sevenmag

Rode 100 miles for the first time. Been putting...

Rode 100 miles for the first time. Been putting in a ton of miles getting ready for an organized century next weekend. Feeling pretty confident right now.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,864
Posted By sevenmag

That's a beautiful frame, and I like the bar tape...

That's a beautiful frame, and I like the bar tape and bars. But the seat and the stem are losing me. But that frame is fantastic looking.
08-23-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,767
Posted By sevenmag

Good on yer for getting back on the bike and off...

Good on yer for getting back on the bike and off cigarettes. :thumb: Now repeat after me, I have a hobby, not an addiction, I have a hobby, not an addiction.
08-23-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,627
Posted By sevenmag

If I want to climb a hill I have to ride back and...

If I want to climb a hill I have to ride back and forth over the interstate, which I do at the end of every ride. Doesn't matter if I'm doing 20 or 80, the bridge is just under 2 miles from my house...
08-23-18, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By sevenmag

Good job finding things that work for you and not...

Good job finding things that work for you and not giving up. Keep up the good work.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,959
Posted By sevenmag

I noticed a few yellow leaves on the ground on my...

I noticed a few yellow leaves on the ground on my ride this weekend as well. However, it does not in any way feel like fall is here yet.
08-20-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By sevenmag

Just fantastic. :thumb:

Just fantastic. :thumb:
08-20-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,273
Posted By sevenmag

I took Saturday off to hang around the house with...

I took Saturday off to hang around the house with Mrs. Mag. She had a little medical procedure done and the only way I was going to get to take it easy was to stay home. Went out and got 85 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By sevenmag

Got in 85 miles on Sunday before the thunder...

Got in 85 miles on Sunday before the thunder storms rolled in once again.
08-18-18, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By sevenmag

Grats on your ride. Just amazing why people...

Grats on your ride. Just amazing why people think they need to send that kind of message with no thought of causing an injury.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,133
Posted By sevenmag

:roflmao: Duly noted.

:roflmao: Duly noted.
08-17-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By sevenmag

That's one helluva ride. No way i'd be able to...

That's one helluva ride. No way i'd be able to do that currently.
08-17-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By sevenmag

Good luck. Here's to a speedy recovery. I have...

Good luck. Here's to a speedy recovery. I have plantar fasciitis and about the only time my foot doesn't bother me is on the bike. But then my shoes are rigid so no stretching those tendons.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,133
Posted By sevenmag

I ride with an s9+ all the time. Your phone will...

I ride with an s9+ all the time. Your phone will be fine in a jersey pocket.
08-16-18, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,728
Posted By sevenmag

I dropped 25 pounds since the winter. Cut my...

I dropped 25 pounds since the winter. Cut my calorie intake down to below a grand and I did the intermittent fasting thing. The fasting is in direct conflict with getting in quality miles though. ...
08-16-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,048
Posted By sevenmag

I ride solo 100% of the time. The only exception...

I ride solo 100% of the time. The only exception is at an organized/charity type affair. Given that, I know I have some bad habits and like was already mentioned, there are things I don't do that...
08-16-18, 02:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,829
Posted By sevenmag

Man, I'm getting sore just looking at those...

Man, I'm getting sore just looking at those pictures. Take care and here's to a quick recovery.
08-16-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 25,984
Posted By sevenmag

This time of year I like to do a recovery ride...

This time of year I like to do a recovery ride once a week or so for an hour or less. I have to keep reminding myself to take it easy, but on those rides my pace is much slower than usual. But then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,981
Posted By sevenmag

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I do...

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I do appreciate them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,981
Posted By sevenmag

R.I.P. Spike.

On one of the routes I use at times I suddenly started having problems with a dog that had not been there on previous rides. Then one day out of the blue this long legged black and tan dog runs me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By sevenmag

Managed 91 miles on Saturday. Not going to lie,...

Managed 91 miles on Saturday. Not going to lie, the last hour was just brutal with the heat and humidity. Had to make an unscheduled stop for a few minutes under a live oak to cool off. No breaks in...
08-13-18, 02:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,440
Posted By sevenmag

91 when I got off the bike Saturday and it's 90...

91 when I got off the bike Saturday and it's 90 as type this and I'm headed out for a ride shortly. I don't pay much attention to the heat index, but I imagine that it's 100 ish as high as the...
08-13-18, 02:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,509
Posted By sevenmag

This. I'd just like to pay something that's...

This.

I'd just like to pay something that's closer to the actual value of the materials in the average helmet.
08-13-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,211
Posted By sevenmag

That's fantastic, Congratulations.

That's fantastic, Congratulations.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,281
Posted By sevenmag

Love all these open road pics. Here in the...

Love all these open road pics. Here in the swamps of the Low Country you can't see that far ahead.
08-06-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,675
Posted By sevenmag

Yep, sage advice to be sure. I was in your...

Yep, sage advice to be sure.

I was in your exact situation a few years back and did precisely what's been recommended. I had an idea of what I wanted, went to a few shops and wound up buying a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,635
Posted By sevenmag

Water in both on normal rides. Water in one and...

Water in both on normal rides. Water in one and 50/50 gatorade in the other when I'm riding long this time of year.
08-06-18, 05:36 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,273
Posted By sevenmag

Finally got a break from a month of thunderstorms...

Finally got a break from a month of thunderstorms so I got in 80 miles on Sunday.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-18, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,214
Posted By sevenmag

20 on Friday, 25 on Saturday and 80 on Sunday.

20 on Friday, 25 on Saturday and 80 on Sunday.
08-03-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,813
Posted By sevenmag

I use strava free as well. It does what I need...

I use strava free as well. It does what I need but admittedly that's very little. I don't even have the app, I just send my rides up to strava when I charge my old Garmin Edge 200. I guess about...
08-01-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By sevenmag

That's fantastic. Here in SC the state is hell...

That's fantastic. Here in SC the state is hell bent on repaving everything one pot hole at the time. I thought they had paved a road so I adjusted my ride the next day to take advantage of it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,575
Posted By sevenmag

A new saddle and a pair of tires. The tires are...

A new saddle and a pair of tires. The tires are something I expect to buy but I didn't want or need a new saddle. But when a rail breaks, what are you gonna do.
07-30-18, 10:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,557
Posted By sevenmag

I'll keep at it until I'm just plain tired of...

I'll keep at it until I'm just plain tired of doing it. Fortunately, my birthday is in early April so the weather is generally friendly for that kind of ride. It also fits right into the time I do...
07-30-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,311
Posted By sevenmag

75 yesterday. Not looking good for a ride today....

75 yesterday. Not looking good for a ride today. Thunderstorms are popping up already.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,310
Posted By sevenmag

I'm washing mine about once a week or so. So...

I'm washing mine about once a week or so. So much dirt and sweat this time of year.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By sevenmag

Got 75 miles in yesterday until it got to hot.

Got 75 miles in yesterday until it got to hot.
07-26-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,273
Posted By sevenmag

Once this week. Thunderstorms are keeping me off...

Once this week. Thunderstorms are keeping me off the road. It's driving me nuts. Maybe tomorrow, but Sunday morning for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,622
Posted By sevenmag

What a beautiful bike. Grats on your new ride.

What a beautiful bike. Grats on your new ride.
07-25-18, 08:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,243
Posted By sevenmag

I make it a point to ride my age on the weekend...

I make it a point to ride my age on the weekend closest to my birthday. That, and there's a nice metric century in the city where my son goes to college so I do that. It's about 3 weeks after my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-18, 04:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,139
Posted By sevenmag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4j991TH1qk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4j991TH1qk
07-25-18, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,975
Posted By sevenmag

I'm not a knife maker, but I can make a nice...

I'm not a knife maker, but I can make a nice knife. The carbon content on the frame tubing was my assumption.
07-24-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,394
Posted By sevenmag

I have claris and 5800 105's. Honestly, the...

I have claris and 5800 105's. Honestly, the claris shifts as nicely as the 105's. I keep threatening to upgrade the bike with the claris, but it's tough to justify when it still works as well as it...
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