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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-14, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

No miles. We're in the middle of the polar...

No miles. We're in the middle of the polar vortex. It's about 6 degrees right now and snow up to your butt. I can usually ride in snow and even an ice covered road, but this is too much. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply, RCPlains, I have wondered about those...

Reply,
RCPlains, I have wondered about those 60-80 year olds who claim to average 18 to 21 mph on long rides. I've always wanted to ask them "what they're on" as I wonder if the human-powered...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

I just noticed that some are posting miles from...

I just noticed that some are posting miles from indoor rides. Up to now, I haven't posted indoor, trainer miles. I will from now on.
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-07-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 566,684
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: Really nice work!

Reply: Really nice work!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: Yup, cycling always demands more,...

Reply:
Yup, cycling always demands more, and I got more yesterday. I rode the Blue Water Ramble for the first time. That was only a 41.1 mile ride, but I was astonished by my results. It was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

hiller, I'm glad you could do that. I'm a...

hiller,
I'm glad you could do that. I'm a d-class rider and I'm content with that.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-16-13, 11:14 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 566,684
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: That's a really neat set-up. Someone...

Reply: That's a really neat set-up. Someone criticized the bike? Must be jealousy or a roadie dumb-a**.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-16-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,264
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: rdlange, I know the feeling! I...

Reply:
rdlange, I know the feeling! I just bought number eight to add to my stable. That was a 7-speed Terra Trike, otherwise known as a butt-saver. It also saves on hands and necks too. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: That 30 to 60 minutes of exercise 3 times...

Reply: That 30 to 60 minutes of exercise 3 times a week can't be right! There is no way. I tried that and it does absolutely nothing for me except waste my time. I didn't have any muscle build, ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

rdlange, About your competitive attitude, or...

rdlange,
About your competitive attitude, or lack of. I used to have the competitive attitude but got over it when I discovered that I didn't have the engine to push the bike at higher speeds. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-13, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: I'm glad you have the energy to want to...

Reply: I'm glad you have the energy to want to compete. Go for it. You're a faster rider than I. I belonged to the local bike club for several years but never got past being a D-level rider,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

It will be a ton of fun I know. The brake lever...

It will be a ton of fun I know. The brake lever is not broken after all (it was notched not cracked as I first thought), but the cable is so frayed on the end that I'm getting a new gear shifter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Reply: I'm with RonH. How do you have any...

Reply: I'm with RonH. How do you have any energy to cycle is you are eating only 1500-1700 calories per day? Like Ron (when I can get out there and ride) I'll burn that many calories and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Lacumo, Thanks so much for your reply. I...

Lacumo,
Thanks so much for your reply. I hate to ***** and moan, but this situation is Mission Hopeless and getting worse. Her decline is so fast!
But, I have good news guys. I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-13, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Update on my status: Just got my mother out of...

Update on my status: Just got my mother out of rehab and I'm locked into this house taking care of her like it's a prison! She can't be left alone for any length of time, and until I get home...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-13, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

We also have a recumbent rally in Michigan. I'll...

We also have a recumbent rally in Michigan. I'll have to do a google to get the date, but I'll definitely be going to that. You can try out recumbants there too.

I just checked, and here's the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

18 miles yesterday in 95 degree heat. Everyone...

18 miles yesterday in 95 degree heat. Everyone thought I was nuts. They were inside under air conditioning and still complaining about the heat! Wimps. Even though it was 95 degrees and humid, it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Road Runner, OK, I'll grow a beard. ...

Road Runner,
OK, I'll grow a beard. Hormones can do anything. Actually, I have several female friends who do ride recumbants, so both genders do it.
Fortunately, I have a truck, so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

I'm looking at recumbants and will probably buy...

I'm looking at recumbants and will probably buy either a 2 wheeler or trike. They have real nice ones in Grand Rapids and I'll be taking a trip down to take a look at their 24 and 27 speed trikes ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,626
Posted By Sandy Barringer

I have a Trek 720 too and love it. When I want...

I have a Trek 720 too and love it. When I want a comfortable ride, carry some gear, for some long distances, I choose the Trek 720 every time. I want to enjoy the ride; I don't care about fast,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-24-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,415
Posted By Sandy Barringer

I'm also impressed with the "averaging 15 mph...

I'm also impressed with the "averaging 15 mph over 50 miles". I'd love to be able to do that, but as is said, it's the engine not the equipment that makes the difference. I've tried everything to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

OK, I'm whining! Just had surgery and can't get...

OK, I'm whining! Just had surgery and can't get back on the bikes until 30 days. For me that means 14 July which is forever! I have a sneaking feeling I'm not going to last that long and will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Jax, Agreed. My doctor can't believe that...

Jax,
Agreed. My doctor can't believe that I'm 69 and do at least 20 miles (maintenance miles) per day. If I had the time, it would be longer miles. He also tells me that he can 't believe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

69 old girl mouthing off. We're here!

69 old girl mouthing off. We're here!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Very funny and kool. However, I'm going to...

Very funny and kool. However, I'm going to become one of the old farts who rides a trike around town, except it'll be a trike that rides all over the face of the earth; the kind of trike that is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

They are already lurking, so no problem except...

They are already lurking, so no problem except that, until they get our age, they don't benefit from "wisdom".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

Me too. That's what they do for the Dalmac and...

Me too. That's what they do for the Dalmac and the main reason I have never done the Dalmac (Michigan).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3,891
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 691,068
Posted By Sandy Barringer

69er checking in. I love this idea and the 50+...

69er checking in. I love this idea and the 50+ forum doesn't need to worry. We can post in both. I'm glad to see so many that are over 65. For a long time, I thought I was the only "ancient" ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27,291
Views: 3,245,844
Posted By Sandy Barringer

No ride today! Dang! I usually ride every...

No ride today! Dang! I usually ride every day, except 1 per week which is a rest day. But, I just had surgery for a hyperplastic scar from bike riding, and I'm not supposed to ride until it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 87,005
Posted By Sandy Barringer

sifrk, My doctor also mentioned the...

sifrk,
My doctor also mentioned the possibility of a subcutaneous cyst, but during surgery found the hyperplastice scar. He said that if it was a cyst, it would have to be lanced and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 87,005
Posted By Sandy Barringer

I just had the same problem and it was removed...

I just had the same problem and it was removed surgically. They called it a hyperplastic scar. It was bothering me so much that it just had to go. It got so sore and painful that I just couldn't...
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