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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

NOT GOOD AT ALL. So sorry and take care not to...

NOT GOOD AT ALL. So sorry and take care not to get a wicked infection.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

THANKS for the inclusion as I forgot to mention...

THANKS for the inclusion as I forgot to mention the eclipse and it was definitely partial but still cool. I was also incorrect about the Meridian since it is actually at 1:28am today. My ride was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

It's 6:45pm and I'm getting ready to head out for...

It's 6:45pm and I'm getting ready to head out for a FULL MOON evening ride. Will be on the road for the 7:24pm Moon Rise and under the 10:34pm FULL MOON. If all is well I'll be out for the 12:36AM...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Today was a rewind ride day. Did the same route...

Today was a rewind ride day. Did the same route this morning as I did in April 2020 during which I was hit by a wild hog, crashed, got up and with my friend's help holding my bike I got on and rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,525
Posted By OldTryGuy

Got rained on -- 22.22 miles is all I could...

Got rained on -- 22.22 miles is all I could handle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Went out at 12:05AM and some raindrops started...

Went out at 12:05AM and some raindrops started falling so back inside to check RADAR. RED cloud cover overhead in short order. At 1:30AM the thunder subsided and clouds were gone on the RADAR so back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Out at 2:22AM this morning for a pre-Wife's...

Out at 2:22AM this morning for a pre-Wife's Birthday ride. Distance was 22.22 miles of slow, easy pedaling. Tomorrow's ride will begin MUCH CLOSER to shortly after MIDNIGHT and due to my PCa...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By OldTryGuy

Welcome and stay vertical except for sleeping,...

Welcome and stay vertical except for sleeping, swimming and funning around, from a 74yo geezer who has been horizontal too many times due to surgeries and BIKE CRASHES
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-23-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By OldTryGuy

Could be the Figure 8 might be better. ...

Could be the Figure 8 might be better.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9187896/

My fracture was minimal so only 2 weeks in a sling but that was in 2011 @ 61yo.

Had Total Shoulder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By OldTryGuy

of course!!!!

of course!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,292
Posted By OldTryGuy

His bars might not be straight enough??? but they...

His bars might not be straight enough??? but they sure ain't drop.

https://miles4melanoma.com/freddiehoffman/

p.s. - Freddie has 1,500,000+ miles now
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By OldTryGuy

Your recovery continues both mentally and...

Your recovery continues both mentally and physically so best to you and keep us posted on how well you are doing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

On the road at 6:14am for an Out and Back 18.18...

On the road at 6:14am for an Out and Back 18.18 mile TT pedaling on Emp*t*

https://www.strava.com/activities/12153227449
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-14-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By OldTryGuy

Spin easy gears and Good Luck for a GOOD RIDE...

Spin easy gears and Good Luck for a GOOD RIDE :thumb::thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Don't know what your early is but if you came to...

Don't know what your early is but if you came to my neck of FL you could join me for a late early start like I had today -- 2:02am for a leisurely 25.52 miles.
...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-12-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By OldTryGuy

No personal BPH experience just actual prostate...

No personal BPH experience just actual prostate cancer since 2015 but you could join Prostate Forums and get great advice from members who have gone through the procedure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Birthday ride today of 51 miles of a different...

Birthday ride today of 51 miles of a different nature. I rode for our daughter who turned 49 today and added a couple extra for good measure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,920
Posted By OldTryGuy

please note -- a single *normal* PSA is not...

please note -- a single *normal* PSA is not always indicative of no Prostate issue with things being fine. PSA should be tracked over time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Yesterday was an unexpected double day. Ride...

Yesterday was an unexpected double day.

Ride 1 -- 12:12AM I headed out on the gifted to me 1982 DAHON Stowaway -- 20" wheel, 40+ pound, 6 speed Fold-Up with added Aerobars and 60 tooth front...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By OldTryGuy

Ice cold Mtn. Dew in my water bottle does a great...

Ice cold Mtn. Dew in my water bottle does a great job for adding some sugar and caffeine into the body.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,740
Posted By OldTryGuy

Eyeglass mirror for me = NO Wrenches or Screw...

Eyeglass mirror for me = NO Wrenches or Screw Drivers
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,425
Posted By OldTryGuy

My order of severity :innocent: Paceline...

My order of severity :innocent:

Paceline 2011 crash In April is #1 - was around 11:00AM when I hit the ground. The guys called 911 and shaded me as I remained motionless and waited for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,425
Posted By OldTryGuy

Rode a 2nd ride today after the sun came up and...

Rode a 2nd ride today after the sun came up and added another 27.72 miles for a 41.04 mile total.

YES, 250+ pounds of wild bacon although the first time my friend I was riding with saw the MOMMA...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,425
Posted By OldTryGuy

Age almost 61 went down, C6 fracture with...

Age almost 61 went down, C6 fracture with C5-C6-C7 compression/slippage - right collar bone fracture - Long Thoracic Nerve Injury
Age 62 was speed walking Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon Relay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,921
Posted By OldTryGuy

If you are like ME -- And on ADT The drug of...

If you are like ME -- And on ADT

The drug of choice -- could likely be

Any form -- OF TRT
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

I got out at 1:44am today and got to mile 36.1...

I got out at 1:44am today and got to mile 36.1 before I crashed. Was making a slow U-turn and hit storm debris with front tire and went down HARD. Dazed a bit, got back up, bleeding but bike was OK...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,525
Posted By OldTryGuy

Out at 1:44am today and got to mile 36.1 before I...

Out at 1:44am today and got to mile 36.1 before I crashed. Was making a slow U-turn and hit storm debris with front tire and went down HARD. Dazed a bit, got back up, bleeding but bike was OK and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,467
Posted By OldTryGuy

How fast were you going??? :D

How fast were you going??? :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,525
Posted By OldTryGuy

Began today's ride at 12:21AM with the intension...

Began today's ride at 12:21AM with the intension of increasing yesterday's distance and also increasing the average MPH plus I had to make one small change in the route requested by the BOSS LADY....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,525
Posted By OldTryGuy

Began the 2nd half of 2024 with a 26.62 mile ride...

Began the 2nd half of 2024 with a 26.62 mile ride starting at 12:55AM and never farther than 5,026' away from my house as the crow fly's

.https://www.strava.com/activities/11780076463
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,846
Posted By OldTryGuy

:thumb::thumb: Seat clamp in reverse sure...

:thumb::thumb:

Seat clamp in reverse sure looks funny. :D

Like *the bowl*

Enjoy your ride and nice photos.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,037
Posted By OldTryGuy

This geezer (74 years in 13 days) says welcome to...

This geezer (74 years in 13 days) says welcome to another whipper snapper. :thumb::thumb:

Take that picture above and put me on my recently obtained 1982 20" wheel 40+ pound 6 speed DAHON fold-up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Had a cold front pass by, only 92.5℉ this...

Had a cold front pass by, only 92.5℉ this afternoon. :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am...

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am temp at 77 ℉, humidity at 91% and finished the 25.52 mile ride with humidity at 100%
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,771
Posted By OldTryGuy

Only up to 96°F here in SW FL but that's still...

Only up to 96°F here in SW FL but that's still enough for my Midnight +/- rides. So long as the rains stay away, I should be out in a couple or 3 hours from now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 15,351
Posted By OldTryGuy

shilling - cents, all depends on which side of...

shilling - cents, all depends on which side of the Pond
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,119
Posted By OldTryGuy

I left the house last night at 8:10pm to be on...

I left the house last night at 8:10pm to be on the road to view the setting sun, the rising FULL MOON and the actual occurrence at 9:07pm for the FULL MOON. Continued the ride but a little over an...
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,075
Posted By OldTryGuy

:thumb::thumb: lad to read that your bike is in...

:thumb::thumb: lad to read that your bike is in for servicing. Post when you get it back and ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,846
Posted By OldTryGuy

Dahon/Brompton comparison -- ...

Dahon/Brompton comparison --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx_6mPVAqVU
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,864
Posted By OldTryGuy

*SIS stands for Shimano Indexed Shifting, which...

*SIS stands for Shimano Indexed Shifting, which means one shift per click to allow you to change through gears quickly..... * ---- simply the 1980's jargon for non-friction shifting with a 14/28 - 6...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,864
Posted By OldTryGuy

Just rode 23.32 miles this morning on my 84yo...

Just rode 23.32 miles this morning on my 84yo neighbor's purchased new gifted to me 1982 DAHON Fold-Up 20" wheel 40+ pound 6spd. SIS 14/28 with an added by me 60tooth chainring plus aerobars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,495
Posted By OldTryGuy

My arse is so boney I've had nurses comment that...

My arse is so boney I've had nurses comment that *There's NOTHING THERE to inject in.* What works for me is an ISM PR saddle like --- the ISM PR 2.0
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,846
Posted By OldTryGuy

Wishing I had a High Tech New Brompton but sadly...

Wishing I had a High Tech New Brompton but sadly only ride a 1982 DAHON 20" all steel with Shimano SIS that my neighbor bought new and just gave me. A few weeks ago able to hit 29.2mph with the 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,956
Posted By OldTryGuy

Thanks much for hoping good times prevail but I'm...

Thanks much for hoping good times prevail but I'm thinking chances are not good. Recently had another Prostate Cancer biopsy return positive and 3 weeks ago another trip but this time an almost fall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,956
Posted By OldTryGuy

My neurosurgeon said 8 weeks also and then at the...

My neurosurgeon said 8 weeks also and then at the 8th week checkup he said the new x-rays were not good and added 8 more weeks. ALSO had the 2 braces and still have them from 2011.
My 2020 wild hog...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,956
Posted By OldTryGuy

HOW'S THE BIKE???? OK for real, glad you can...

HOW'S THE BIKE????

OK for real, glad you can post that you're on the way to recovery. :thumb::thumb:
r.e. bold -- Speed can be low + angle of approach too shallow and down U go.

:foo: Just...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,075
Posted By OldTryGuy

No suggestions for pedals but :thumb::thumb: for...

No suggestions for pedals but :thumb::thumb: for the bike.

p.s. - looks like the chain is a bit stretched out. Your LBS should advise.

Good LUCK and ENJOY!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,202
Posted By OldTryGuy

Thanks for everything you have given us and the...

Thanks for everything you have given us and the best to your wife and you for the future.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,850
Posted By OldTryGuy

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on...

My longest bicycling buddy just went electric on his Rans Recumbent and LOVES IT. His wife was against going electric for herself until they did a Viking River Cruise on the Danube and had to use EV...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,850
Posted By OldTryGuy

Funny, my wife's Grandfather on mom's side was a...

Funny, my wife's Grandfather on mom's side was a strong German Dr. ruling the house and has no bearing on her disposition.

r.e. bike issue -- ELECTRIFY HER RIDE and she might beat you to the top...
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