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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Neighborhood ride, 16 miles. Sunny, 72, with a 66...

Neighborhood ride, 16 miles. Sunny, 72, with a 66 degree dew point made it nasty muggy.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5,413
Views: 873,345
Posted By Samac

Enjoying a couple days at Biltmore in Asheville....

Enjoying a couple days at Biltmore in Asheville. Wish I had my bike.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Looks like you had a perfect night for a ride....

Looks like you had a perfect night for a ride. It’s a busy week so it looks like I won’t be able to ride until Sunday or Monday. In the meantime I’ll enjoy the posts and pics here.:)

Cheers,
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Nothing like home is there? You’re in a beautiful...

Nothing like home is there? You’re in a beautiful area. Many days of great riding weather out west.:thumb:

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Rode to work. Ten mile round trip. Another...

Rode to work. Ten mile round trip. Another beautiful day. I little hot on the way home though.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Rode to work today. 10 mile round trip. Beautiful...

Rode to work today. 10 mile round trip. Beautiful out. Went through neighborhoods, parking lots and bike paths.

Cheers,

Scott...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Cruising the neighborhoods. Good for 16 miles. ...

Cruising the neighborhoods. Good for 16 miles.

Cheers,

Scott

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 1,010,668
Posted By Samac

My girls think I’m getting old so I suppose I am....

My girls think I’m getting old so I suppose I am.

Cheers,

Scott

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Cheated the wind tonight. Went out at 7:15 when...

Cheated the wind tonight. Went out at 7:15 when it had died down. Got 16 miles in.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Been riding around the neighborhood for the past...

Been riding around the neighborhood for the past few weeks when weather and time permits. Took a couple quick pics. Got more of the bike than the road. :lol: ~24 miles today.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Beautiful day. Got in 16 miles around the...

Beautiful day. Got in 16 miles around the neighborhood.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Did laps around the neighborhood loop. Beautiful...

Did laps around the neighborhood loop. Beautiful out, around 60F. Wind still kicking up 15-20mph. The wind was strange today. One minute its coming out of the south then a couple minutes later its...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Finally got out today. Lately if it wasn’t cold...

Finally got out today. Lately if it wasn’t cold it was ridiculously windy. Haven’t put the computer on the bike yet but went about 18 miles. Cruised through the neighborhoods and on the MUT into...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By Samac

Arundel Mandible. I haven’t lost a bottle in...

Arundel Mandible. I haven’t lost a bottle in twelve years and they look fantastic.

https://www.arundelbike.com/product/mandible/

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,357
Views: 366,806
Posted By Samac

It is a Salsa. It’s the Cutthroat. Interesting...

It is a Salsa. It’s the Cutthroat. Interesting you mention BMX. Riding the Cutthroat is the most fun I’ve had on a bike since my BMX days with my P.K. Ripper. You might say, ‘It’s Rad.” :thumb:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,357
Views: 366,806
Posted By Samac

Yeah, I shouldn’t have taken it home for an...

Yeah, I shouldn’t have taken it home for an extended trial period. Once I fell in love with how it rode, I fell in love with how it looked. It took a while. Especially with the pie plate cassette.:)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2,357
Views: 366,806
Posted By Samac

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Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Got around the neighborhood for 16 miles....

Got around the neighborhood for 16 miles. Beautiful day but wind, wind, wind. Hoping to get outside the neighborhood soon and take some interesting pics.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Haven’t been able to get out for the past week...

Haven’t been able to get out for the past week and a half due to wind and cold. Sunny and 48 today and thought I’d give it a go. After eight miles I shut it down. The 15mph wind with 25mph gusts got...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

My pleasure. I’m trying to establish the routine...

My pleasure. I’m trying to establish the routine of taking a picture on a ride. More than a few times I’ve found myself nearly home and realize I haven’t taken a pic.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Beautiful day, 63F sunny, 10mph wind with...

Beautiful day, 63F sunny, 10mph wind with 18-20mph gusts from the south. ~24 miles.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Was able to get out Tuesday and today around the...

Was able to get out Tuesday and today around the neighborhood circuit, 16 miles. Today is the coldest 48F I’ve ever felt. Geez Louise.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-07-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,653
Posted By Samac

Beautiful bike, M A V. Thanks for sharing. ...

Beautiful bike, M A V. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Thank you, Hypno Toad. I love it. Hope you enjoy...

Thank you, Hypno Toad. I love it. Hope you enjoy yours as much as do mine. I predict you will.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,283,664
Posted By Samac

Added René Herse Barlow Pass tires. Cheers, ...

Added René Herse Barlow Pass tires.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Beautiful day, 68F and a little windy with 20mph...

Beautiful day, 68F and a little windy with 20mph gusts out of the south. Cruised my neighborhood circuit, ~17 miles.

Cheers,

Scott...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,483,868
Posted By Samac

Great bikes, FujiQG7. Since I’m an endurance road...

Great bikes, FujiQG7. Since I’m an endurance road bike guy I love the Diamondback Century. Do you have a pic of the Fuji Roubaix?

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,327
Posted By Samac

Camilo makes a good recommendation with the Salsa...

Camilo makes a good recommendation with the Salsa Journeyer. I really like Salsa bikes. I’d recommend that you take a close look at the Salsa Fargo also. It’s a fantastic gravel bike with substantial...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Went out for a couple hours cruising around town....

Went out for a couple hours cruising around town. Went ~18 miles. This week is looking pretty good for getting some rides in. Looking forward to it.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

I enjoyed your ride report. Congratulations on a...

I enjoyed your ride report. Congratulations on a heck of ride.:thumb:

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,327
Posted By Samac

Yes, I believe the Diverge could be more...

Yes, I believe the Diverge could be more comfortable for you. I know it would be for me. I like a more upright less stretched out riding position. Your best bet is to take a ride on each bike you are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,327
Posted By Samac

As mstateglfr stated the geometries are different...

As mstateglfr stated the geometries are different enough to make an appreciable difference. The Diverge has a taller stack and shorter reach. You’ll be a bit more upright and not as stretched out. If...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Got a ten mile ride in before the 30mph gusts...

Got a ten mile ride in before the 30mph gusts came.

Cheers,

Scott
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Winter came back for the past four days with cold...

Winter came back for the past four days with cold temperatures and wind but today was sunny and 57 so I was able to get out for a ride. Rode down into town and climbed back out, around 15 miles...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

In this pic just above the handlebars in the...

In this pic just above the handlebars in the center is one of the hills I was referring to. It’s nasty (at least for me).:) It’s ~15% at its steepest.

Cheers,

Scott...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Yeah, they are hard to make out. In the...

Yeah, they are hard to make out. In the background of the second photo there is a gray blue area that is one of the hills. Instead of avoiding them this year I’m look to climb a few.

Cheers,
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Another beautiful day. Sunny and 58F but windy...

Another beautiful day. Sunny and 58F but windy with 25mph gusts. Again today heading south was at times a bit slow but going north was very pleasant. Put ~20 miles in.

Wind:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Got out on this beautiful day. Temperature was...

Got out on this beautiful day. Temperature was around 45 with a constant breeze of 10-12mph coming from the south so heading north was fun. Put in about 15 miles.

Cheers,

Scott
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-17-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5,461
Views: 3,916,009
Posted By Samac

Glad you’re feeling better. That’s a good looking...

Glad you’re feeling better. That’s a good looking fork and it gives you plenty of clearance when things get nasty. I really like the geometry on that Kona and how you have it set up. Looks like it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

That is 10-50, Wildwood. There’s definitely a pie...

That is 10-50, Wildwood. There’s definitely a pie plate look going on there.:)

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Northeast
02-05-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By Samac

Looks like Test Stone Pillars have been restored....

Looks like Test Stone Pillars have been restored. That is cool, I’d like to see them someday. Thanks for the info.

Cheers,

Scott
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,234
Views: 3,206,546
Posted By Samac

Beautiful sunny day. About 45F and a ~10mph...

Beautiful sunny day. About 45F and a ~10mph breeze from the north. Don’t have the computer on the bike yet but did about 18 miles. Took one pic. Not too exciting. It’s the grocery store parking lot I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-01-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,111
Posted By Samac

I’m about a twenty minute drive from OTET and...

I’m about a twenty minute drive from OTET and about an hour drive to the south end of CVNP. I ride the stretch of OTET from Fredericksburg to Millersburg whenever I get the chance.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-31-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,111
Posted By Samac

Yep, you’re right. It’s looking good for Saturday...

Yep, you’re right. It’s looking good for Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for the heads up. It would nice to get a couple good rides in the first of February.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,111
Posted By Samac

Great thread. More, please. It helps to pass the...

Great thread. More, please. It helps to pass the cold, rainy, snowy, gray days. I hope to add some pics of my own when the weather breaks. Although there are some tough acts to follow here. There are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5,413
Views: 873,345
Posted By Samac

That is a very cool looking snack shack. ...

That is a very cool looking snack shack.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-25-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5,461
Views: 3,916,009
Posted By Samac

Looking forward for the weather to break. Should...

Looking forward for the weather to break. Should be a fun time.

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Cheers,
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,018
Posted By Samac

That looks like a fine bike, mobilemail. Ride it...

That looks like a fine bike, mobilemail. Ride it and enjoy.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,170
Posted By Samac

That is a beautiful bike, DCwheeler. I love what...

That is a beautiful bike, DCwheeler. I love what you what you’ve done with it.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5,461
Views: 3,916,009
Posted By Samac

Hope you feel better soon, DarKris. What kind of...

Hope you feel better soon, DarKris. What kind of fork are you running on that? This is a drop bar conversion, correct?

Cheers,

Scott
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