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Old 10-26-19, 10:26 AM
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You're never too old to have fun!

I went for another visit to the local mtb hot spot for some rocky and wet fun. I visited the Leominster State Forrest for the first time a week ago and had so much fun I just had to come back. I decided to do some of the tougher trails listed and I was over my head in some spots but it sure was a blast. I'm sure the wet leaves didn't make the trails any easier, and hide a lot of roots and rocks.
The best part was the great workout that it gave me, and I'm looking forward to round 3 in the near future.

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" ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA, THE OLDER YOU GET, THE MORE IMPORTANT IT IS TO NOT ACT YOUR AGE!"
-original quote by Phil Ossinger, of Canada , many years ago on the MGB Experience forums (MGB = the British Classic Car made between 1962 and 1980)
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Originally Posted by ZIPP2001
I went for another visit to the local mtb hot spot for some rocky and wet fun. I visited the Leominster State Forrest for the first time a week ago and had so much fun I just had to come back. I decided to do some of the tougher trails listed and I was over my head in some spots but it sure was a blast. I'm sure the wet leaves didn't make the trails any easier, and hide a lot of roots and rocks.
The best part was the great workout that it gave me, and I'm looking forward to round 3 in the near future.

Your never to old to have fun !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyDmlZjP1jc
Great Video! Music was good sounded like Nightwish. But anyways the rocking music and the great riding is good.
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Great Video! Music was good sounded like Nightwish. But anyways the rocking music and the great riding is good.
Thanks it was so much fun, and Nightwish indeed.
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Originally Posted by Vintage Schwinn
" ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA, THE OLDER YOU GET, THE MORE IMPORTANT IT IS TO NOT ACT YOUR AGE!"
-original quote by Phil Ossinger, of Canada , many years ago on the MGB Experience forums (MGB = the British Classic Car made between 1962 and 1980)
I'll go down playing and not acting my age.
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Another nice vid!

i just bought a 19 Marin Nail Trail hardtail on a smokin deal. At 61, I'm riding the local trails faster than ever.

I'm not going out without a fight.
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Originally Posted by Wileyrat
Another nice vid!

i just bought a 19 Marin Nail Trail hardtail on a smokin deal. At 61, I'm riding the local trails faster than ever.

I'm not going out without a fight.
Thanks ! I'm exploring a full suspension rig over the winter, and want to visit Killington VT. for some downhill fun next year. You got me beat by two years, but like you I ain't going out without a fight. Keep tearing up your local trails.
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Thanks ! I'm exploring a full suspension rig over the winter, and want to visit Killington VT. for some downhill fun next year. You got me beat by two years, but like you I ain't going out without a fight. Keep tearing up your local trails.
Dang, I should've said almost 61. Must be oldtimers setting in already.

And, thanks, I still have a lot of trail miles in me.
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