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Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,706
Posted By dennis336

Good point on the crowds. I'm an early riser so...

Good point on the crowds. I'm an early riser so often out the door in Bar Harbor by 6:00 AM. Have the road largely to myself so no stress with car traffic! It's ideal because you miss the crowd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,325
Posted By dennis336

Yes, I use dumbells and barbells as meaning the...

Yes, I use dumbells and barbells as meaning the same thing.

I actually got uncomfortable with the chiro and stopped seeing him. He was a good guy but, right or wrong, I just got nervous with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,701
Posted By dennis336

I am so sorry, My deepest condolences to you and...

I am so sorry, My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,423
Posted By dennis336

My first reaction is those skills (toughness,...

My first reaction is those skills (toughness, persistence, drive to finish, etc) can have much value outside of cycling. Kind of like when we tell our kids when doing sports that while it's great to...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-01-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,578
Posted By dennis336

I'm actually going to miss this thread when it's...

I'm actually going to miss this thread when it's done
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-01-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,578
Posted By dennis336

Rational thoughts could go into an "off topic"...

Rational thoughts could go into an "off topic" subforum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,423
Posted By dennis336

Now I won't be able to get it out of my head. ...

Now I won't be able to get it out of my head. Great, just great :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,423
Posted By dennis336

Yeah, it's sounding like finding what works for...

Yeah, it's sounding like finding what works for the individual to distract from the difficulty/discomfort is a common theme. That, and setting milestones within the ride. Both of which I try to do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,423
Posted By dennis336

Another variation on the mental aspect from my...

Another variation on the mental aspect from my anecdotal experience.

I remember doing my first century ride ... at about the 75 mile mark, I was feeling like I learned what "bonk" means. I pulled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,423
Posted By dennis336

Mental discipline in difficult rides

I've always been struck by the mental discipline of elite athletes. Those that seem to be consistently, over a career, to be at there best in the biggest moments.

I'm as far from being an elite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,439
Posted By dennis336

70 year old here. I've cycled most of my...

70 year old here.

I've cycled most of my life although not really serious (serious recreational, not racing) until my mid-50s.

While I check my average speed after a ride, it's not something...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 827
Posted By dennis336

My wife and I did a road trip out west this past...

My wife and I did a road trip out west this past summer (from CT). Took just under 6 weeks (recently retired) with about 8,000 miles of driving overall. I brought my bike as I had a couple of bucket...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,354
Posted By dennis336

Whenever we have any kind of home project or...

Whenever we have any kind of home project or "assembly requird' thing and I say "I think I can do that", my wife's response ranges from skepticism to sadness to an outright "there is NO WAY we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,248
Posted By dennis336

Interestingly, the D2R2 gravel ride - a fairly...

Interestingly, the D2R2 gravel ride - a fairly prominent gravel ride in Massachusetts/Vermont - has on their website the following:

PLEASE USE CUE SHEETS to navigate routes. Maps and GPS files are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,248
Posted By dennis336

I'm probably one of the few people left in the...

I'm probably one of the few people left in the world who still uses paper cue sheets. My Trek Domane has one of those velcro cue clips on the handlebars. I haven't been doing charity rides for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,265
Posted By dennis336

Finally, Going to the Sun Road - got in two...

Finally, Going to the Sun Road - got in two bucket list rides on our recent road trip - Going to the Sun Road and Beartooth Highway - with an added really nice ride in the Badlands. btw, I did make...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,265
Posted By dennis336

And, Bearthooth Highway ...

And, Bearthooth Highway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDeoR7vlZsQ
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,265
Posted By dennis336

Badlands National Park - excuse my singing :) ...

Badlands National Park - excuse my singing :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_6ZPlFK2M
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,272
Posted By dennis336

If you do decide to do the ride and the rain...

If you do decide to do the ride and the rain forecast holds, just be prepared for the worst in terms of clothes/layers.

Several years ago, I did a ride that started intending to be following the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,827
Posted By dennis336

Glorious spring weather this week. Starting to...

Glorious spring weather this week. Starting to build up miles. 43 miles on Sunday and 51 today (with temps in the mid-70s - perfect!).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 956
Posted By dennis336

Itchy eyes from pollen! And, yeah, in...

Itchy eyes from pollen!

And, yeah, in January, a sunny 35 degree day with no wind was a perfect day to go for a ride. In spring, its wtf!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,041
Posted By dennis336

Dang, it seems like every time I try replying to...

Dang, it seems like every time I try replying to a post I get prompted to log back in even though I've already signed in. My reply to INDYFAZ took around 4 tries - I must be doing something wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,041
Posted By dennis336

Thanks, jackb, I'm hopeful I'll be fairly...

Thanks, jackb, I'm hopeful I'll be fairly acclimated to the elevation by that time and, given the modest grade, I'll be able to ride a fair portion of the climb. Good point on rain gear. I expect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By dennis336

Thanks for the responses - sounds like the mounts...

Thanks for the responses - sounds like the mounts work well - good to hear. Our CRV is a 2020 so I'm thinking the dimensions are pretty close to the 2022 cargo area that Koyote has. I'm short so my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,184
Posted By dennis336

I'm also working on learning to do more of my own...

I'm also working on learning to do more of my own bike maintenance. The approach I've been taking is really a step by step/task by task approach. I tend to take more a 'just in time' approach to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,224
Posted By dennis336

I think I'm going to take being called a...

I think I'm going to take being called a whippersnapper as a compliment since I'll be 70 this year :50:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,224
Posted By dennis336

That's good to know ... I've read that in some...

That's good to know ... I've read that in some other on-line sites but, until my confidence increased I ended up following the 40nm guidance I read rather than going by feel. Of course, look where...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,160
Posted By dennis336

Location tracking

Hi all, got a question on devices or software that allow someone to track my location even if I don't have cell service. I'm sometimes in fairly rural areas, especially on gravel rides, and, at...
Forum: Southeast
09-10-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,715
Posted By dennis336

I'm not going to lie ... just about everyone I...

I'm not going to lie ... just about everyone I had a conversation with during our vacation, I managed to insert the fact that I cycled up Mount Mitchell .... pretty shameless ....
...
Forum: Southeast
09-09-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,715
Posted By dennis336

So, 2 years after my original post, I made it to...

So, 2 years after my original post, I made it to north Carolina and cycled up mount Mitchell. I rode from where we were staying about 5 miles north of the BRP. So, not as much route 80 climbing as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,812
Posted By dennis336

Probably around 10 years ago I rode my second...

Probably around 10 years ago I rode my second century ... the temperature by the end was well into the 90s with pretty high humidity. Combine that with my own inexperience on hydration for long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By dennis336

There is no limit to what can be learned on Bike...

There is no limit to what can be learned on Bike Forums. Thanks :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By dennis336

If you want to have a laugh

Found this video on what a cyclist is that (I thought) is pretty funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EE8m8mmq1k
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-19-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,662
Posted By dennis336

Several years ago - actually, around 8 years ago...

Several years ago - actually, around 8 years ago (I'm 68 now) - I was getting a lot of discomfort in my left elbow. It was a year where I had increased my mileage and difficulty level. I also was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
Posted By dennis336

Yes, SL is Super Light and SDNTNL is Super Duper...

Yes, SL is Super Light and SDNTNL is Super Duper Extremely Next To Nothing Light. :roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
Posted By dennis336

Thanks all for the replies. I did reach out to...

Thanks all for the replies. I did reach out to the contact Crankycrank provided and got a quick and helpful response. Here it is:9 speed:
X9 NPGY (silver outer plates and grey inner plates) is our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-22, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
Posted By dennis336

KMC chain question

Got a couple of chain questions .. I'm looking to buy a couple of chains - one 9-speed and another 11-speed. I'm looking at the KMC and am seeing different labels for what appears to be similar (if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,827
Posted By dennis336

Got my annual century ride in this weekend ......

Got my annual century ride in this weekend ... 100 miles and small change. Comparatively easy ride in terms of hills but I wasn't feeling confident in my conditioning this year - 68 years old and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,324
Posted By dennis336

cell phone in jersey pocket story (got lucky)

Thought I'd share a good luck story.

Some time ago, there was a thread about where cyclists keep their cell phone when riding. I've always been in the camp who keeps my phone in my right side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,827
Posted By dennis336

Did two rides this weekend. Saturday a 36 mile...

Did two rides this weekend. Saturday a 36 mile mixed gravel and pavement ride. Very hilly for my conditioning level, with a couple of long gravel climbs, one being very sketchy for my tastes (I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,367
Posted By dennis336

My first century, I was about ready to die at the...

My first century, I was about ready to die at the 75 mile mark. I was completely wrong on pacing and hydration. I managed to finish but it was NOT pretty. My second century, the following year, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,273
Posted By dennis336

I'm a big fan of Acadia National Park in Maine. ...

I'm a big fan of Acadia National Park in Maine. The Park Loop Road with a side spur up Cadillac Mountain offer wonderful ocean views. I get out very early when there's very little traffic on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,121
Posted By dennis336

Just got back from a 16 mile ride - 30 degrees F...

Just got back from a 16 mile ride - 30 degrees F with wind around 15 mph. I'll go out into the 20's F maybe upper teens if it's sunny without much wind. Granted I don't do long rides but if I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,081
Posted By dennis336

I also am about 100 miles short of 5,000 miles...

I also am about 100 miles short of 5,000 miles for the year. That's my biggest mileage year ever. I started the year retired but when covid hit and the uncertainty with the economy in the mix, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,836
Posted By dennis336

I've got a Trek Domane which is my regular road...

I've got a Trek Domane which is my regular road bike. I've also got a Surly Disc Trucker. While i first bought it for touring, I've ended up not doing any fully loaded tours with yet (the two I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,524
Posted By dennis336

I was rear-ended a few years ago with my bike on...

I was rear-ended a few years ago with my bike on a trunk rack. Brought it to my LBS and the mechanic said we needed to replace the front wheel and, to be safe, the fork. Provided an estimate of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By dennis336

Then, there's this: ...

Then, there's this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvzvVeK13Y
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 17,965
Posted By dennis336

Thought I'd reply since so few have had the...

Thought I'd reply since so few have had the courtesy of responding to the initial question :)

I carry my phone even though I often have no reception so it's kind of for emergencies but, in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,913
Posted By dennis336

I always make it a point to fall off my bike at 0...

I always make it a point to fall off my bike at 0 mph when stopping at a red light on a busy intersection with as many people as possible watching. Helps me maintain a strong sense of humility -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By dennis336

Thanks, sounds like I'll need to be careful about...

Thanks, sounds like I'll need to be careful about bringing enough to eat and drink. Now, my only problem is convincing my wife that me doing this hill climb on my bike is a great vacation idea :lol:
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