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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-17-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,777
Posted By Jimriides

Scary

Last week, while descending down an 8% grade at about 42 mph I had a School Bus fly by me at 70+, so close I was startled by the giant Tires six inches from my handlebars. Brick wall on the other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,043
Posted By Jimriides

Multilayered

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,121
Posted By Jimriides

Out of the seat

I run a Cross Country bike mostly because it is a 12 mile ride to get to my Single Track Trails. I have broken either my Seatpost or Seat twice on my off-road adventures. My last time I had to ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,482
Posted By Jimriides

Stop? Signs…

In my last few rides I have witnessed the end of the Stop Sign. No slowing, no stopping, just straight running them. I had several close calls in my first mile today. Just straight blowing thru from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By Jimriides

10 years ago

10 years ago, I was 51…
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,811
Posted By Jimriides

Rides

I’m in Anaheim Ca. I have 3 rides I do often. Lincoln to Green River and Back on SART. Lincoln/St College to Irvine Park and Back. Those are morning rides. Lincoln/ St College to Disneyland, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,811
Posted By Jimriides

All my Riding Friends have either Died or Moved...

All my Riding Friends have either Died or Moved away. It is both an Old thing and a California thing. I ride alone, every other day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,241
Posted By Jimriides

Pressa troubles

Sometimes my valves stick. Use your finger to give it a quick push down, then it will take air easily.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,094
Posted By Jimriides

Up up up

I find a 10% grade incredibly difficult after miles of 6-8% grade. Especially if you double down and hit the lesser grade hard not knowing what is ahead. On the other hand after doing the Tram Road...
Forum: Southern California
05-01-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Jimriides

When I was 16, I rode to the top on a SS...

When I was 16, I rode to the top on a SS Beachcruiser, then met my buddies and went back down on Longboards. The most interesting part was seeing Mountain Goats and learning to scrub off Skateboard...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,018
Posted By Jimriides

Heat

At my age you have to careful of heat. I sneak up on it doing more and more distance as it warms up in the Spring. Mid- Summer I can go out in 80- 95 degrees and be fine as long as the humidity isn’t...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,689
Posted By Jimriides

Slow

Seymour Butts
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Forum: Southern California
04-01-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 364,451
Posted By Jimriides

Orange County

First ride in 6/weeks due to inclement weather and great Fishing. Not a lot of days without rain and wind. Amazing how much stamina I lost. The Legs felt strong but I could barely back it up without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Jimriides

Rust

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These products work great. Pick the one that fits.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,780
Posted By Jimriides

Faster

It is mostly the Motor, not the Bike. To go faster train to go faster. There is no other way than to get stronger, and peddle harder.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 860
Posted By Jimriides

Clipless

No matter what you end up doing, start riding any Clipless now. It will take 6 weeks for your Legs and Brain to change and adapt. There are certain things about Clipless that you never do, and it has...
Forum: Southern California
02-18-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By Jimriides

I wonder how many got sucked up by tires. Many...

I wonder how many got sucked up by tires. Many were like new. I kept the perfect ones. I had this size nall completely penetrate my sidewall and thru to the other side making an awful noise as it...
Forum: Southern California
02-18-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By Jimriides

Nails

My nail Tally today. All were either in the bike or car lane. Found in a one Mile strip between the Anaheim Stadium and Katella on Sunkist. Great ride except for a 20 minute Nail bonanza....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,375
Posted By Jimriides

Petersburg Alaska. It is on an island. Not a big...

Petersburg Alaska. It is on an island. Not a big Town. Extremely Scenic, with Glaciers coming right down into the Ocean, across the Bay. One long road around the island. Too many Beats. No theft.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-26-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Jimriides

Knocked off

I was knocked off again.“ Bendopolo” was my Name for many years before this started. If I could change back to that with my new Password and get rid of the Newbie designation. I would be super happy!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-22-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Jimriides

Help my identity was stolen and I was locked out of the Forums.

Now I’m a “Newbie”under a different name just so I could log on. I would like my identity back! Can you help?
actionofficeinteriors@netzero.com
Bendopolo was my moniker forever.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,316
Posted By Jimriides

Dark

You don’t have to stop riding just because it is Dark out. With todays Hi Tech Clothes and LED Lighting, you can forge out into the Cool Darkness and own the nearly empty Streets and Trails. It is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,465
Posted By Jimriides

Great Drivers

We don’t notice them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,253
Posted By Jimriides

Ride

I strive to Ride one day and Fish the next. They are very complimentary. Both can be relaxing in their own way. Fishing day is termed “ Recovery Day”.
Bike day is “Flogging Day”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,148
Posted By Jimriides

Group rides

Only for a moment
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,148
Posted By Jimriides

Against the wind

When you get fast enough, all rides butt up against some wind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,266
Posted By Jimriides

Flats

I ride Schwalbe Marathon Supremes, haven’t had a flat in years on the road. I have had a low tire after several days. Those tubes get a patch at home.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-19-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By Jimriides

Hacked

My account has been taken over and my log in info invalidated. I re-Joined only to get kicked off again. I’m on my third pseudonym now. Please help. Originally Bendopolo. You can reach me at:...
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