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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-14, 10:57 PM
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Posted By rdtompki

26 miles with some small rolling hills. I'm...

26 miles with some small rolling hills. I'm going to do my birthday ride the day after Thanksgiving (69 miles) when I'm properly fueled up; excessive fueling is my only hope.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Late afternoon ride, unusual for me. Did 13.4...

Late afternoon ride, unusual for me. Did 13.4 miles out and back, 800' of climbing. It's nice to have a short ride out of my house with a bit of climbing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-10-14, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

It's tough when you go through such a stretch. ...

It's tough when you go through such a stretch. Try to get some exercise during the week, maybe a 1/2 hour walk each day and look forward to the joy that those weekend rides bring.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-14, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

41 miles, 2000'. No way I'm ready for my...

41 miles, 2000'. No way I'm ready for my birthday ride, but it was a beautiful day. By 0900 O was down to summer riding gear.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

30.9 miles, 1500+ feet, 14.7 mph, about 1 mph...

30.9 miles, 1500+ feet, 14.7 mph, about 1 mph slower than my "usual"; definitely feeling the effects of sporadic riding. OTOH, it was a beautiful day. Wanted to get out at 0800: arm warmers, leg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Cooler temps are here to stay! Got in 31 miles,...

Cooler temps are here to stay! Got in 31 miles, 1500' of climbing, 14.9 mph average. I don't usually do this loop CCW, the harder direction, but it's a nice change of pace. I dogged it on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Snuck in 32 miles this am before the rain which...

Snuck in 32 miles this am before the rain which is due in about 2 months (if we're lucky). Temps have finally dropped; the last days breaking 90 degrees are now in our rear view mirror.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Had to cut things a bit short this am : 32 miles,...

Had to cut things a bit short this am : 32 miles, 2100' of climbing. I've been busy this last three months even in retirement, but my birthday is looming, an event that will require a 69 mile ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-14, 07:38 PM
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Posted By rdtompki

47 miles with about 2200 feet of climbing. This...

47 miles with about 2200 feet of climbing. This 2x/week riding isn't getting it done!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-14, 07:12 PM
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Posted By rdtompki

42 miles with a bit of climbing. I'm stuck in a...

42 miles with a bit of climbing. I'm stuck in a one ride/week mode as I readjust to an uptick in my consulting hours, home projects and a new hobby. I'm shooting for 3x next week and 80+ miles
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Got in 29 miles yesterday with a few thousand...

Got in 29 miles yesterday with a few thousand feet of climbing. I don't know how I can be so busy in retirement, but I'm only riding every 2-3 days so I try to get in 30+ miles when I do ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-14, 12:03 PM
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Posted By rdtompki

I rode 29 miles today as a deferred recovery ride...

I rode 29 miles today as a deferred recovery ride from last Sunday's very tough organized ride. 6 days without riding and I'm not sure I feel guilty. What gives?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Did the senior-citizen edition of the Sequoia...

Did the senior-citizen edition of the Sequoia Century out of Los Altos, CA: 56 miles, 5800 feet of climbing. I finished and didn't stop save for the two rest stops, but it wasn't pretty at the end,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

18 or so easy miles. I'm tapering for the senior...

18 or so easy miles. I'm tapering for the senior citizen offering of the Sequoia Century next Sunday: 56 miles and 5800' of climbing. It's going to be a long 56 miles.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-14, 06:04 AM
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Posted By rdtompki

27 miles and a small bit of climbing yesterday.

27 miles and a small bit of climbing yesterday.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-14, 10:47 PM
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Posted By rdtompki

18 easy miles today. Cool temperatures and we're...

18 easy miles today. Cool temperatures and we're going through a real windy spell.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Nasty out and back from my house: 24.6 miles,...

Nasty out and back from my house: 24.6 miles, 2600' of climbing (and a terrible dead end ranch road descent to boot). The weather was, however, perfect. I'm shocked at how strong I felt given how...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Rode 12 miles in high temps with my new rear...

Rode 12 miles in high temps with my new rear tire. Had to replace the Stan's rim tape and mount the new tubeless. Whole process was very simple. I'm fortunate in that my tire/rim combination makes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-14, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Rode a 100K (65 mi) organized ride today, the I...

Rode a 100K (65 mi) organized ride today, the I Care Classic. Relatively easy 100K with only 2400' of climbing, but there was a pretty good wind. I did better than expected coming off a 3 week...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-14, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Rode my son's backup bike yesterday, about 20...

Rode my son's backup bike yesterday, about 20 miles. He and I are the same height and build, but I've had to change the stem since his seat the handlebar drop must be 5". This was his training bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Did a partial Tierra Bella Century: 75 miles,...

Did a partial Tierra Bella Century: 75 miles, 5500' of climbing. I had some previous commitments, but finishing would have been painful in any event. Weather was cool, even by the time I got to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Relaxed 32 flat miles this am. I'm going to ride...

Relaxed 32 flat miles this am. I'm going to ride easy on Tuesday and Thursday while resting up for Saturday' Tierra Bella. Due to time constraints I'm doing 81 miles of the century albeit with most...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

50 miles, 3250 feet of climbing. Of course 95%...

50 miles, 3250 feet of climbing. Of course 95% of the climbing came in 10 miles. We're having a bit of a cold spell with day time highs in the low 60's. The descent was a bit chilly.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-14, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Good climbing day, 48 miles and 3500' of...

Good climbing day, 48 miles and 3500' of climbing. I'm attempting a Century on April 10 with 6000' of climbing; I feel better about this after having a good day today. The catch is that 1/2 of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-14, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Had our daVinci tandem modified with a kid stoker...

Had our daVinci tandem modified with a kid stoker kit. Did 13 miles with our 6 y/o grandson on the back and he had a blast. He has a big motor for a little guy; fortunately, at his weight he didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

65 relatively flat miles (1200' of ascent). ...

65 relatively flat miles (1200' of ascent). Didn't push, but still had a decent 16.3 mph average.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

15 miles, 1000' of climbing on a rest day. First...

15 miles, 1000' of climbing on a rest day. First day in quite a while in jersey and shorts: no arm/leg warmers, no base layers, no vest. Was probably upper 60's. Even though I feel reasonably...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

45 miles in what could have been good weather. ...

45 miles in what could have been good weather. Alas, 23 miles into the wind, a short respite during a climb & descent followed by rain. Good thing it wasn't cold!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

49.5 miles, 4200' of climbing. Getting old...

49.5 miles, 4200' of climbing. Getting old really stinks: 12.1mph average. It's not the amount of climbing, it's the single climb, maybe 12 out/12 back, with 3000' of climbing that puts the hurt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

31.5 miles in balmy (70deg) temps.

31.5 miles in balmy (70deg) temps.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-14, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Nice 25 miles on a cool (60deg) day. Riding has...

Nice 25 miles on a cool (60deg) day. Riding has been very irregular, but I'm back in the saddle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Got in a meager 15 miles on the tail end of a...

Got in a meager 15 miles on the tail end of a sort-lived cold. Between the cold and a very busy stretch of work the last two weeks has been a shambles cycling-wise, but I've turned the corner. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Easy 32 miles on Tuesday, the last 9 miles of...

Easy 32 miles on Tuesday, the last 9 miles of which were into a headwind. Temperatures were very nice - jersey up top only. AND, we might get rain tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Did an easy 14 or 15 miles as recovery from...

Did an easy 14 or 15 miles as recovery from yesterday's hard effort. Probably 65 degrees or so. Still no rain in sight. Sierra snow pack is approximately 20% of normal which is a disaster.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Rode from home to the 6 y/o grandson's basketball...

Rode from home to the 6 y/o grandson's basketball game. Took a roundabout route to I could get in 50 miles, 16.2 mph with a bit of climbing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Bill, you need to move to a warmer climate.

Bill, you need to move to a warmer climate.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

25 miles with just a bit of climbing, 15.5mph...

25 miles with just a bit of climbing, 15.5mph average. Temperature probably 60-ish.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Got in 19 miles after an unintended 3-day layoff....

Got in 19 miles after an unintended 3-day layoff. Temps probably near 70 degrees.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

81 miles doing part of a 110 mile delayed Winter...

81 miles doing part of a 110 mile delayed Winter Solstice ride. 45 degrees at the start, 75 degrees at the turnaround. I've got to get a rack (I have a trunk) to store all the layers you have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Did 35 miles with a bit of climbing. I'm always...

Did 35 miles with a bit of climbing. I'm always pleasantly surprised at how strong I feel after not riding for 3-4 days, even though I hate to take that much time off. Seems my "part time"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

53.5 miles, 3500', 14.0 mph. 40-ish at the...

53.5 miles, 3500', 14.0 mph. 40-ish at the start, comfy by noon. I faded a bit at the end, but all in all a good day for a ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Pitifully slow 32 mile loop - go figure. 1550...

Pitifully slow 32 mile loop - go figure. 1550 feet of climbing. Did this last week in 1:57. Today was an awe inspiring 2:05 effort. I inexplicably had no gas.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Easy 15 mile pedal with one of my sons. 50...

Easy 15 mile pedal with one of my sons. 50 degrees or so at the start, 60 or so when we finished 1 hour later.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-13, 11:12 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

Really nice Saturday morning ride- 0830 start in...

Really nice Saturday morning ride- 0830 start in the low 40's, but finished 60 degrees or so. Rode 51 miles with about 3500' of climbing. I'll sneak in two more short rides before January 1, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

19 total miles out and back from my house with...

19 total miles out and back from my house with 1750' of climbing. It was at least mid-60's. Started off with a very light base layer, but it had to go. I'm afraid I used a bunch of afternoon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

48 miler, 40 deg at the start, 65 deg at the...

48 miler, 40 deg at the start, 65 deg at the finish. First half included a nice 1900' climb; second half I puttered around a loop with a really nice tandem couple from a local club.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,126
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Posted By rdtompki

31.5 miles, 1500' in 60+ degree weather.

31.5 miles, 1500' in 60+ degree weather.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-13, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Did about 15 flat miles in chilly weather Had...

Did about 15 flat miles in chilly weather Had too much to do to ride longer. I particularly dislike anything over my knees when riding, but below 50 or 55 knee warmers seem necessary.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

30 easy miles today. Probably 45 or so at the...

30 easy miles today. Probably 45 or so at the start, 50 at the finish.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,118,964
Posted By rdtompki

Very flat 33 miles, 16.4 mph average. Nice to...

Very flat 33 miles, 16.4 mph average. Nice to have a windless day for a change. Just cool enough to need leg/arm warmers, short sleeve base and short sleeve wind vest.
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