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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-14, 05:21 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Hi - as the starter of this thread in 2006, I say...

Hi - as the starter of this thread in 2006, I say WELCOME!!

It seems as if many more 50+ folks are now 65+ or older (I guess it happens with aging :) ) and are posting in the regular 50+ threads.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-13, 03:48 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome - and you are right - just keep on going....

Welcome - and you are right - just keep on going. But, one question -

"Hey, I AM peddling! "

OK, what are you peddling? :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-13, 09:49 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Started riding when I was 58yo on a mtn bike. ...

Started riding when I was 58yo on a mtn bike. When I got my road bike, I started with "clipless" (which I think you are referencing when you say "toe clips") right off, and have loved them ever...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-13, 11:17 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome tsurr - nice to have some younger folks...

Welcome tsurr - nice to have some younger folks in the 65-85+ forum :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-13, 07:05 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Early riser here. The best time of the day is in...

Early riser here. The best time of the day is in the early morning.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-13, 08:02 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome back, Joe1946. BTW, this was your 300th...

Welcome back, Joe1946. BTW, this was your 300th post!

I have not yet tried a 29er - still stuck on my 26er mtn bike!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-13, 07:24 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

My wife (75 yo) is on Weight Watchers (online)...

My wife (75 yo) is on Weight Watchers (online) and it is working great for her - lost 6 lbs so far. She hates the meetings - to which she no longer need attend, but loves their exercise counter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-13, 06:17 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome - Check out the So Cal regional forum for...

Welcome - Check out the So Cal regional forum for ride partners.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-13, 11:29 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

:lol: In this business - whatever works.

:lol:

In this business - whatever works.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-13, 02:24 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

That is fine for shorter rides. For longer rides...

That is fine for shorter rides. For longer rides - i.e., several hours, most of us find all that foam, etc., irritates our bottoms.

The theory behind saddles is to have your "sit bones" - ischeal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-13, 08:52 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Hi Rich and thanks for posting. Welcome to the...

Hi Rich and thanks for posting. Welcome to the 50+ amd 65+ thread.

Congratulations on the weight loss.

I am 73 >> 74, riding about 100 miles per week. I swim and walk and do heavy resistance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-13, 07:45 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome!!

Welcome!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-13, 07:09 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Comprehensive Fitness for the 70+'r

I have been into a comprehensive fitness program for many years, and am curious as to how many of you are also?

In addition to bicycling (road and mountain biking) 100+ miles per week, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-13, 06:59 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

H1 Phtom8k Some thoughts: 1. I have...

H1 Phtom8k

Some thoughts:

1. I have VERY short legs - a 6 foot body (well, it used to be) and I wear a 29inch inseam on my pants. 73.5 years old here.

2. Standover height is HIGHLY...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-12, 07:36 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Your age is catching up with you!! :)

Your age is catching up with you!! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-12, 11:28 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

No Strava for me.

No Strava for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-12, 08:41 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Thanks Had a w9nderful ride yesterday, and...

Thanks

Had a w9nderful ride yesterday, and it raises one's spirits.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-12, 06:02 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Beautiful. Alligators?

Beautiful. Alligators?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 10:35 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Hey - FLORIDA!! Keep us informed - is it...

Hey - FLORIDA!!

Keep us informed - is it permanent or seasonal? I know you had difficulty finding good riding where you lived in GA.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 07:45 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

OK I think you mean that Lance looks like me...

OK

I think you mean that Lance looks like me :)

Yes, I used to have that "Smiles not Miles" signature. I change my sig every once in a while. That motto really irritated someone and I got a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 05:05 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

?? Confused ?? What mile banner? The...

?? Confused ??

What mile banner?

The Avatar is me- not Lance - that is, if you are responding to my post.

??
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-12, 03:40 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Folks, I just don't have the oomph!! for 50+ anymore

I don't know- I've been arounf BFN for almost 12 years and the preceeding forum for a couple more. I've been here on the 50+ ever since it started. I have sorrt of lost my enthusiasm - seems the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-12, 07:04 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

I just turned 73 - does that make me a DIRTY OLD...

I just turned 73 - does that make me a DIRTY OLD MAN?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-12, 08:52 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

And I made 73 yesterday. Are we twins? ...

And I made 73 yesterday.

Are we twins?

As my dad died at 61 - a brain tumor, he was always "fit" - I am always surprised when I have a birthday.

Congrats on 69.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-12, 05:55 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Pink is the color used to signify fighting the...

Pink is the color used to signify fighting the war on cancer. Ride pink and be proud. Find a cancer ride and use this bike!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-12, 09:42 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome Tom. I will be 73 next month. I would...

Welcome Tom. I will be 73 next month. I would invite you to join us in exercises and other activities in addition to bicycling. These are also important as you grow older.

Please see this thread:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-12, 08:39 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome. You are our first person from Cambodia....

Welcome. You are our first person from Cambodia. Enjoy the forum. Nice bikes, and congratulations on forwarding the bike culture.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-12, 03:02 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

A new Olympic Sport - bicycling while shooting an...

A new Olympic Sport - bicycling while shooting an arrow from your bow. And, doping, too?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-12, 04:02 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Do you think about death? (not asking for...

Do you think about death?

(not asking for advice, please)

Today at aquaerobics my wife learned that a very nice Korean pastor who attended the class had died suddenly of an aneurysm. His wife,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-12, 07:24 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Wonderful trip and thanks so much for sharing.

Wonderful trip and thanks so much for sharing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-12, 09:59 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome!! What a nice thing to START at 65. ...

Welcome!!

What a nice thing to START at 65. Most people are figuring out what to STOP at 65. Welcome. My wife will be 75 in November, and she rides, also.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-12, 08:00 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

If you think old, talk old, act old, move old -...

If you think old, talk old, act old, move old - then you are probably old.
Not ONE person there? - or perhaps a walk to start?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-12, 06:37 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

I would suggest leading a VERY easy ride - 5...

I would suggest leading a VERY easy ride - 5 miles or less, where you, as leader, stop frequently to let everyone catch up, appreciate the beauty of nature, etc. Start with whomever will join you -...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-12, 01:17 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Suspension is not needed, particularly at this...

Suspension is not needed, particularly at this price break - the suspension will not be very good.

21 gears will get you where you want to go with no problems.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-12, 01:05 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Tell her my wife (now 74>75) started riding when...

Tell her my wife (now 74>75) started riding when she was about 65. She still does fine on her Trek hybrid.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-12, 05:35 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Welcome. Start by reading the "sticky" for a...

Welcome.

Start by reading the "sticky" for a newbie rider above.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/438160-For-the-50-newbie-rider

Almost any bike can ride trails.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-12, 09:08 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Let her choose HER bike (ownership and all that)...

Let her choose HER bike (ownership and all that) - and also that way you don't get blamed :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-12, 07:09 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

And that is a classic!!

And that is a classic!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-12, 06:02 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Hi and welcome A metric century is a real...

Hi and welcome

A metric century is a real accomplishment, and congratulations - especially on a 12 speed older and heavier bike.

Keep up the good work.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-12, 04:10 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

It has to be her decision. If she does, ride at...

It has to be her decision. If she does, ride at her speed, distance, and include a stop like a treat or a park where you share food, etc.

My wife is almost 75. We did a great 8 mile ride today,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-12, 09:09 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

No garden, and I hate gardening, and use a lawn...

No garden, and I hate gardening, and use a lawn service.

No grandchildren

Stay in motels, etc.

But, spend an inordinate amount of time enriching the medical and dental professions in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-12, 09:39 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

How much do you ride? What type of riding? Type...

How much do you ride? What type of riding? Type of bike?

Certainly that is a common claim among many folks - those who sell spcial shoes especially!!

Many folks ride many thousands of miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-12, 07:18 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Hi and welcome. I would strongly suggest...

Hi and welcome.

I would strongly suggest you ask your question in the 50+ racing forum
+
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/704193-50-Racing-training-for-racing-Thread

They will be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-12, 06:11 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

And I refuse to read your posts. Shame!!

And I refuse to read your posts.

Shame!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-12, 05:14 AM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Use whatever pedal you might like and that makes...

Use whatever pedal you might like and that makes you comfortable.

I use clipless - have for about 13 years now, and love them. I fell a couple of times many years ago, but not since. But, hey,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-12, 10:03 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Even better!!

Even better!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-12, 08:13 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Bicycles with canes?

Bicycles with canes?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-12, 02:27 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

I am assuming a road bike?? IMHO, on a...

I am assuming a road bike??

IMHO, on a road bike, SO height means little or nothing. Due to my short legs, long torso, etc., I have been riding a Lemond BA for 13 years now with almost no SO...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-12, 05:12 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

The blood does not have to be new. Any type will...

The blood does not have to be new. Any type will do.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-12, 12:17 PM
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Posted By DnvrFox

Yes, but the activity level on this thread is . ....

Yes, but the activity level on this thread is . . . well, . . . I guess it is appropriate for 65+'rs. It takes us a bit to read and respond!!
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