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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-24, 05:55 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Did a 14 mile ride around mid morning. The heat...

Did a 14 mile ride around mid morning. The heat in Tx has returned, so it wasn't as enjoyable as I'd hoped.

Oh well, at least I had some exercise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 04:01 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Beautiful. Reminds me of Getzendaner park in...

Beautiful. Reminds me of Getzendaner park in Waxahachie.

https://twoworldstreasures.com/10-surprising-things-to-see-along-getzendaner-trail/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 03:43 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Beautiful area pepperbelly. I managed to get...

Beautiful area pepperbelly.

I managed to get out for 14 miles around noon today. That's later than I usually ride.
I was surprised at how little traffic there was that time of day. And I also...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-24, 03:19 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I headed out this morning hoping to get a decent...

I headed out this morning hoping to get a decent ride in, but the strong north wind and Saturday traffic had me back home after about 8 miles.

I was needing something to calm my anxiety after my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-24, 10:39 AM
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Posted By missinglink

Just got home from a birthday ride of 15 miles. ...

Just got home from a birthday ride of 15 miles.

Wish I could still ride my age number, but 76 miles is well beyond my abilities anymore. :o
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-24, 08:27 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I was able to get over on the smooth roads today...

I was able to get over on the smooth roads today and ride 23 miles up to Red Oak creek and back. I even saw a few other road bikers out and about.
Really a nice change of pace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-24, 04:56 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Got in a 13 mile ride this morning. We had some...

Got in a 13 mile ride this morning.
We had some high thin cloud cover that made things a bit more bearable.

I'm over the 1K mile mark for the year again for the first time since dealing with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-24, 06:57 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I rode just over 20 miles this morning. Longest...

I rode just over 20 miles this morning. Longest ride for me in a while.

Rode east for a mile or so to get off the cow path I've been riding, then north on smooth roads to a pretty area known as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-24, 04:23 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Did a quick 12 mile ride this morning. That's...

Did a quick 12 mile ride this morning. That's about all the heat I could stand. It got hot (hotter) in a hurry.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-24, 04:53 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode for 17 miles this morning. It was overcast...

Rode for 17 miles this morning.
It was overcast and fairly comfortable for this time of year.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-24, 04:20 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I got in a 17 mile ride this morning. One of the...

I got in a 17 mile ride this morning. One of the more enjoyable rides in quite a while.

We had some sort of weather system move through last night. This morning was cool with clouds blowing over...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-24, 03:51 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Got 14 miles in this morning. The sweet spot...

Got 14 miles in this morning.
The sweet spot with this heat is after the morning commuters have cleared and before the asphalt starts to melt.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-24, 04:28 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Got 14 miles this morning. I went out for a...

Got 14 miles this morning.

I went out for a ride yesterday, but was too late getting started, and not really outfitted for the heat well enough. I called it a day with 8 miles.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-24, 05:35 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I did my 14 mile route this morning. It was...

I did my 14 mile route this morning. It was really muggy out.

I'd thought about doing some loops through the hood this evening, but it's gotten quite windy.
So instead (as long as it doesn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-24, 11:33 AM
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Posted By missinglink

That cool front sure felt good, didn't it? :) ...

That cool front sure felt good, didn't it? :)

I got out for 14 miles this morning on my usual 'cow path' road, as I call it. first ride in several days.
Dealing with the weekend traffic is a pain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-24, 05:13 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode 13 miles this morning. Got started at 9:30...

Rode 13 miles this morning. Got started at 9:30 and it was already hot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-24, 05:45 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode 14 miles this morning. I made an effort to...

Rode 14 miles this morning.
I made an effort to get an earlier start today.

Saw 2 other cyclist riding together. Probably doing a loop out of the city near me. (Waxahachie)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-24, 09:05 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Gave me a good chuckle. :D Eh, at least we...

Gave me a good chuckle. :D

Eh, at least we can use age as an excuse.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-24, 08:37 PM
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Posted By missinglink

11 miles this morning. Tried to get out and back...

11 miles this morning. Tried to get out and back before it got too miserable.

Saw another cyclist for the first time in ages. Young guy. He passed me like I was sitting still. :o
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-24, 08:33 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode 10.6 miles this morning. Should have...

Rode 10.6 miles this morning.
Should have gotten an earlier start. It got hot in a hurry.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-24, 04:35 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I got out for 15 miles around mid morning. I...

I got out for 15 miles around mid morning.

I was anxious to try out my new long sleeved 'sun, UV shirt'. I've never owned one before. I was pretty impressed with how it helped to relieve the heat....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-24, 08:30 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Just some loops around the neighborhood this...

Just some loops around the neighborhood this evening for ~ 5 miles. First time I've been on my bike in several days.

The heat is miserable, plus I've had to run errands in town which wears me out...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By missinglink

Considering the heat we're experiencing, this is...

Considering the heat we're experiencing, this is not bad timing at all for needing to refrain from riding.

Best wishes for your wife's recovery.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-24, 10:51 AM
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Posted By missinglink

Just did another 13 miler. It was much more humid...

Just did another 13 miler. It was much more humid than yesterday. This weather reminds me of Houston.

I stopped at a couple of garage sales for rest stops. :o
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-21-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,880
Posted By missinglink

This sounds an awful lot like what I went...

This sounds an awful lot like what I went through.

Started off dealing with pudendal nerve irritation/pain. That would have been 2022.

Eventually went to a physical therapist who became...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more...

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more pleasant rides I've had in a while weather wise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-24, 09:16 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Got out for 6 windy miles around the neighborhood...

Got out for 6 windy miles around the neighborhood right at sundown. First time I've been on the bike in several days.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:10 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I...

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I wore what I call my 'sun drape' under my helmet for the first time this year.
I've had enough procedures done at the dermatologists office in my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 03:49 PM
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Posted By missinglink

You did good. It was really humid again today. ...

You did good. It was really humid again today.
What I've always used for sweat in the eyes is a roll of the blue shop towels from Home depot, Lowes, etc. I'll pull one off, fold it into a rectangle...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 08:04 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Just a tad over 15 muggy miles this morning. At...

Just a tad over 15 muggy miles this morning.
At one point I actually dropped my water bottle and ran over it with my rear wheel. That was a first. :o
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-24, 08:27 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Five miles around the neighborhood this evening....

Five miles around the neighborhood this evening. First ride I've done in nine days.

Flooding rains here, then a three day muggy trip to the coast (Rockport) has kept me off the bike.
It was so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 05:23 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode a bit over 19 miles this morning. It was hot...

Rode a bit over 19 miles this morning. It was hot and muggy.
I think this may be the longest single ride since dealing with the health issues.

I had planned to do a ride in the neighborhood this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 08:45 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Rode 16 miles this morning. Wasn't planning to...

Rode 16 miles this morning. Wasn't planning to ride that far, but was feeling pretty good.

The only thing that messed me up was that I rode off and forgot my water bottle, and it was a steamy day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 07:16 PM
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Posted By missinglink

I escorted the wife for a 10 mile ride this...

I escorted the wife for a 10 mile ride this morning.
Got her to leave the wide smooth streets of the neighborhood, and enjoy some chip seal and potholes with me. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 09:32 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Heh, it's a fun way to end a long hot ride for...

Heh, it's a fun way to end a long hot ride for sure.
My son in law always rides with me on these organized rides. He's a horse. We've ridden the Italy Tx ride quite a few times. It was always the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:22 PM
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Posted By missinglink

16 muggy miles today. There was a bike rally...

16 muggy miles today.
There was a bike rally out of Cedar Hill Tx this morning going opposite my ride. I've ridden it several times in the past.
Very well supported, and lots of nice perks with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By missinglink

Glad it worked out for you. I've been following...

Glad it worked out for you. I've been following your thread since I have a similar issue.

I've been dealing with left wrist discomfort all spring when up-shifting from small to large chain ring on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 08:38 PM
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Posted By missinglink

12 miles today. I rarely see another cyclist on...

12 miles today.
I rarely see another cyclist on my daily route, but there was a scattered group today that must have been from a club ride out of the city or something.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 06:18 PM
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Posted By missinglink

16 miles today. It was dark, and muggy, and...

16 miles today.
It was dark, and muggy, and windy, but possible severe thunderstorms are predicted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I figured I'd better get a decent ride while I could.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:28 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a...

Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a little muggy, but good to be active.
Trying to get my stamina back enough to ride in a nearby area that allows me 20-25 mile rides. Much prettier area...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,166
Posted By missinglink

I think you have a pretty respectable average...

I think you have a pretty respectable average speeds. Especially in the hilly areas. You're on a really nice and well suited bike too.

I'm hoping to get out tomorrow for a few miles. Spent all day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,166
Posted By missinglink

I'd definitely strive for endurance for now....

I'd definitely strive for endurance for now. Especially with summer just around the corner. Speed will improve rather naturally.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 05:35 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Maybe wild honeysuckle? That's what I'm smelling...

Maybe wild honeysuckle? That's what I'm smelling on my rides in the spring time.
Did 10 miles today. A bit breezy, but nice to get out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,342
Posted By missinglink

I actually got out for a ride in this windy mess...

I actually got out for a ride in this windy mess today.
The wife wanted to get some exercise, so with her on her Marin, I escorted her around the neighborhood for 3 miles.

After getting her back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,456
Posted By missinglink

Our son and his wife drove out from Ventura...

Our son and his wife drove out from Ventura county to our place (Just south of DFW) to do eclipse photography for a 2nd time. They traveled north for the 2017 eclipse
Our experience was similar to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 03:19 PM
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Posted By missinglink

Finally....10.5 miles today. Prettiest day of the...

Finally....10.5 miles today. Prettiest day of the spring so far.
Crazy weather keeping me off the bike lately. Plus needing to saw up blown down trees in my woods. Ugh.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,342
Posted By missinglink

I don't blame you. It was really gusting from the...

I don't blame you. It was really gusting from the south. I sat on the porch for a while and watched water being blown over the rim of the bird bath in my back yard.
I decided to just do yard work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,342
Posted By missinglink

I prefer not to ride in anything over 20....

I prefer not to ride in anything over 20. Especially if it's a gusty wind. It's not much fun and can be a bit dangerous on the narrow country roads I have to ride.

I rode today for the first time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-24, 11:10 AM
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Posted By missinglink

Way too windy for me today. I must say that...

Way too windy for me today.

I must say that I am in awe of the scenic routes many of you ride though. Simply beautiful. Thanks for posting the photos.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-24, 09:35 PM
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Posted By missinglink

This was one the nicest days we've had in quite a...

This was one the nicest days we've had in quite a while in my area of Tx. I did a 16 mile morning ride, then decided to get out mid afternoon for 8 more.
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