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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,770
Posted By Terex

Get your eyes checked if it hasn't been done...

Get your eyes checked if it hasn't been done recently. You may be developing cataracts. I had cataract surgery at age 60 as did my father. Living at altitude and being outside a lot can contribute...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,258
Posted By Terex

There's a 70+ cycling group on FB and what some...

There's a 70+ cycling group on FB and what some of those people do is amazing. It's all good and highly individual. Some people aren't cut out for speed or distance, others are. Even the best will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,095
Posted By Terex

Steve Hogg in Australia is one of the first...

Steve Hogg in Australia is one of the first people to study and promote mid-foot (flat foot) cleat placement. He retired once but may still be active. His web site still appears to be active. He...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,296
Posted By Terex

When we lived in NJ and I was riding a lot, I had...

When we lived in NJ and I was riding a lot, I had a gym membership and enjoyed taking yogalates and spin classes although I pretty much ignored the spin instructors. After moving to northern New...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,802
Posted By Terex

Once I realized I could do/not do anything I...

Once I realized I could do/not do anything I wanted in a spin class, they were wonderful. If you just want to sit in the back, ride tempo, never stand or do anything silly, you can. If you want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Terex

We're having a Mercedes Sprinter van being built...

We're having a Mercedes Sprinter van being built out and will get it in the next month or two. We live in northern New Mexico and plan to travel all over the western US and Canada. We will take our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,229
Posted By Terex

Anything you do to improve your core strength...

Anything you do to improve your core strength will improve your riding. Core training is one of the biggest additions to focused training that has been embraced by pro teams. Most even do core work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,328
Posted By Terex

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or...

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or criticize what others enjoy. Like I-Like-To-Bike said above, just ride in a manner that provides the most enjoyment to you. I've never seen a post by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,808
Posted By Terex

Great job! I got heavily into road riding 15-20...

Great job! I got heavily into road riding 15-20 years ago to control/lower BP. After working my butt off, super fit and <5% body fat, there was absolutely no effect on my BP. Taking BP meds works...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,843
Posted By Terex

My 2011 Cannondale Super X cyclocross bike is...

My 2011 Cannondale Super X cyclocross bike is going to have to do for my gravel riding. The original wheels are limited in the size tires you can mount, but the frame is far better than most gravel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,793
Posted By Terex

Thanks for posting CFB. I'm still young at 70....

Thanks for posting CFB. I'm still young at 70. ;) I'll look into this and ask my pharmacist wife too. The only supplement I've ever found to be pretty much universally supported by the medical...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,840
Posted By Terex

I rarely stand on my mtn or gravel bikes but need...

I rarely stand on my mtn or gravel bikes but need to stand as much a possible on my fixed trainer (Wahoo Kickr) when Zwifting or my butt gets too uncomfortable. Standing and pedaling is just a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,998
Posted By Terex

I think more people over 50 are getting more...

I think more people over 50 are getting more active and people who ride a lot look for information in the regular forums. Since I joined in 2005, I've seen many knowledgeable, serious riders stop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,455
Posted By Terex

As you go up in altitude, it gets colder. ;). Our...

As you go up in altitude, it gets colder. ;). Our house is at 7,600' and we typically get first snow on the ground in September (last year) or October (this year). XC and downhill skiing is done...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,455
Posted By Terex

Looks like a great area in many ways other than...

Looks like a great area in many ways other than sunshine. Lots of snow also expected in Colorado in the next couple of days, but it could be a big problem for the snowpack this winter. Early snow...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,367
Posted By Terex

What most inexperienced riders don't realize is...

What most inexperienced riders don't realize is that there is a huge metabolic wall at around 70 miles. Unless you've trained yourself to ride through this barrier, you're getting into dangerous...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,019
Posted By Terex

The Pecock feed didn't have commercials but the...

The Pecock feed didn't have commercials but the announcers and the production values were poor quality. Great tidbits of info on the NBC main feed, and with Phil announcing it feels like a Grand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,961
Posted By Terex

Have you been using the heart rate variability...

Have you been using the heart rate variability function? The numbers I generate are weird, and I'm going to ask my cardiologist about utility/accuracy. Going to ask her about use of the EKG too. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,404
Posted By Terex

I've got a Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel here in...

I've got a Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel here in northern NM. I use a hitch rack unless we're going camping and pulling one of our trailers, then I've got two 1UP racks on top of the bed rack.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 690
Views: 73,987
Posted By Terex

People who complain about other people buying...

People who complain about other people buying expensive bikes have never pushed a bike to the limit and realized that they may enjoy the benefits of a more expensive bike. I started playing the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 40,440
Posted By Terex

Hermes! Great to see you posting. For everyone...

Hermes! Great to see you posting. For everyone else - as in evidence here, Hermes may be the most knowledgeable, and considerate, person to ever post on the 50+ Forum. And the second best climber....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,939
Posted By Terex

This. And the brim is very handy for blocking...

This. And the brim is very handy for blocking sun, especially in the evenings.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,991
Posted By Terex

Good stuff! When we lived in NJ north of...

Good stuff! When we lived in NJ north of Princeton, there were lots of gravel options. I rode in the Hell of Hunterdon a couple of times. They've moved the start location to the VFW hall right...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,919
Posted By Terex

Orthostatic hypotension. It's really common if...

Orthostatic hypotension. It's really common if you have low or low-ish BP. I did same thing when I was young, and occasionally now, if my BP is low-ish.
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