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01-01-19, 02:00 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

The wife and I took our RoadLites out on the...

The wife and I took our RoadLites out on the Withlacoochee today. It was a perfect start to the new year, 70's and sunny. Guess we made the correct choice in moving from Maine to North Central...
10-07-15, 02:17 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Mrs. DowneasTTer and I rode our new bikes 40...

Mrs. DowneasTTer and I rode our new bikes 40 miles on the Withlacoochee State Trail. While taking a break at Liberty Park we noticed the harvester in the process of clearing Lake Henderson of...
07-18-14, 11:43 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Only did 30 miles today. But that was on our...

Only did 30 miles today. But that was on our mountain bikes in Fredericton, NB, Canada. City of Fredericton - Trail Information (http://www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/trailinformation.asp) We are...
01-01-14, 07:41 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Well I did it! The doc gave me the clearance...

Well I did it! The doc gave me the clearance yesterday making me promise NOT to fall:). So after a 4 mile walk before the appointment my wife and I did a short 15 mile ride on local rail trail. What...
12-30-13, 04:16 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Counting the hours until my Dr. appointment's at...

Counting the hours until my Dr. appointment's at 9am tomorrow. Looking for the all clear to get back on the bike after 4 weeks off. Tires pumped - check, rack on the car - check, bikes on the rack...
12-11-13, 02:43 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Well last week I had an ICD implant. At the time...

Well last week I had an ICD implant. At the time the word was I was NOT to ride for 6 to 8 weeks due to possibly pulling the lead out of the heart. So I have been walking 4 miles daily….btw that's...
12-02-13, 04:23 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

I finished up a number of my "honey do list"...

I finished up a number of my "honey do list" items so my wife and I got in a one last 32 mile ride on the Withlachoochee Rail Trail today. Even got the bikes cleaned for their 6 - 8 week vacation...
11-21-13, 04:05 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got out for 40 miles on our last day in the...

We got out for 40 miles on our last day in the Keys. Tomorrow we head for Sanibel Island and hope for some awesome weather for the weekend. Wildlife Drive here we come:)
11-19-13, 04:10 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Rode on the "old 7 mile bridge" to Pigeon Key for...

Rode on the "old 7 mile bridge" to Pigeon Key for a tour of the key and then around Marathon Key for a total of 31 miles today. Camping at Curry Hammock State Park for a couple of days before heading...
04-09-13, 09:51 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Yes, we stay at the Sherwood Forest RV park on...

Yes, we stay at the Sherwood Forest RV park on the trail in Palm Harbor. This part of the trip we really enjoy. However, not as much fun from Clearwater south. Also the ride to Honeymoon Island is...
04-09-13, 04:58 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We did our usual 30 miles on the Withlacoochee...

We did our usual 30 miles on the Withlacoochee and plan on doing about 24 this morning before packing up the rv and heading to John_V's area.... Tampa. Actually we are headed to Palm Harbor and plan...
03-20-13, 07:58 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We're with John_V. rained out for the moment,...

We're with John_V. rained out for the moment, sitting in our motorhome in Oscar Scherer State Park (http://www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer/default.cfm) in Osprey, Fl on the first day of our...
03-06-13, 02:14 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Oh boy, when the weather forecast at 7am states...

Oh boy, when the weather forecast at 7am states the temp is going down for the next couple of hours and the feels like is 10 to 15 degrees less than the actual.... well you all know the drill. We...
03-01-13, 02:15 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Ah RubberLegs, my wife and I enjoy the Pinellas...

Ah RubberLegs, my wife and I enjoy the Pinellas Trail a couple of times a year. We take the motorhome and camp at Sherwood Forest in Palm Harbor. From there you can ride the entire trail, shop and...
02-24-13, 03:44 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

After a trip in the rain to Gainsville for a run...

After a trip in the rain to Gainsville for a run on no-salt items at Trader Joe's we were able to get out between the raindrops for a 17 mile run on the Withlacoochee Trail. While we were eating...
02-22-13, 03:01 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We did a nice 32 miler on the Withlacoohee from...

We did a nice 32 miler on the Withlacoohee from Floral City to past I-75. The weather was great... at the start hi 60's and end hi 70's a little head wind on the way out but enjoyed it on the way...
02-14-13, 03:58 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Got out on the Withlacoochee for 12 miles before...

Got out on the Withlacoochee for 12 miles before the big rain. Not a great experience but still a ride. We were able to spot the US Navy's Blimp...
02-12-13, 12:46 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Another STELLAR day in North Central Florida.....

Another STELLAR day in North Central Florida.. not only was the weather super but we today we broke the 1,000 mile/year barrier. So far this year we have ridden 1014 miles with the 30 for today....
02-09-13, 03:38 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

After spending the morning at Crystal River's...

After spending the morning at Crystal River's Three Sisters Spring (http://www.savethemanatee.org/three_sisters/savethreesisters_info.html) for the last manatee sighting of the year we were able to...
02-05-13, 03:40 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We did 30 miles on the local MUP today. It was...

We did 30 miles on the local MUP today. It was super nice bike riding weather. I wish we could have been out longer but need to ready for a visit from some friends from Maine. Riding will be hard to...
02-04-13, 04:03 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got out for a 25 mile ride south from Floral...

We got out for a 25 mile ride south from Floral City, Fl. Then a quick stop at Ferris Groves (http://www.ferrisgroves.com) for 1/2 flat of fresh strawberries.... $6.00. Awesome time.
02-03-13, 02:46 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Another cool morning (for Florida that is) so we...

Another cool morning (for Florida that is) so we waited until noon for the start of our ride. I prefer riding in shorts instead of of pants. Yes my friends from the great frozen north (anyplace above...
02-02-13, 04:46 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

What John-V said.except 24 miles on the...

What John-V said.except 24 miles on the Withlacoochee. You can't beat the weather here in North Central Florida this winter.
01-31-13, 05:31 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got out for another 24 miles today on our...

We got out for another 24 miles today on our local MUP. Best January ever, only missed riding one day the 3rd. The total mileage for January was 756 miles of which 500 were on the new bikes. Ah, you...
01-30-13, 05:00 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Did 12 miles out with about a 20 25 mph wind in...

Did 12 miles out with about a 20 25 mph wind in our faces. Ah, but the 12 back was just GREAT:lol:
01-27-13, 03:44 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

+1 As soon as the fog cleared it was a nice...

+1

As soon as the fog cleared it was a nice summer like (up north that is) weather. Out for 25 miles on the local MUP. Ran into a lot of cyclists, two horses and a number of gopher tortoises...
01-25-13, 04:14 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

This is for all those lucky riders living north...

This is for all those lucky riders living north of FL. Today was atypical weather for a lot of places.... north central FL as well. Only on a pleasant side... warm and in low 70's about 5 to 10...
01-23-13, 04:10 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

+1 Due to other things getting into the...

+1

Due to other things getting into the way.... you know life... we were only able to get in 18 miles today. Weather was great and the next 10 days forecast looks great as well.
01-22-13, 04:07 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Ah, but I return to NE for the summer months... I...

Ah, but I return to NE for the summer months... I know the road well as I used to live in Orrington and work for SAD #22 (please don't hold that against me).
01-22-13, 03:01 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

That droy45 is the reason my wife and I moved...

That droy45 is the reason my wife and I moved from the Bangor area to Florida. Well that an LaPage.... While the conditions outside today were less than great we were still able to get in a 14 mile...
01-21-13, 04:24 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Ah, I should not put as much faith in the...

Ah, I should not put as much faith in the weatherperson.... The forecast for today was for a cloudy, cool 50's morning. So since we had planned on starting our ride on a different part of our rail...
01-18-13, 11:32 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

OK, it's official, we are no longer "Mainers"....

OK, it's official, we are no longer "Mainers". After moving to FL for the past 2 years our blood has thinned to Florida standards. With a 30 degree drop in overall temps today, in the 40's, we were...
01-17-13, 04:01 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got in just 13 miles with rain on the way. In...

We got in just 13 miles with rain on the way. In fact it just started while putting the bikes on the rack for the trip home. Seems winter is finally back to North Central Florida. With the front...
01-16-13, 03:03 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

As with most things.... the time has come for our...

As with most things.... the time has come for our run of spring weather to come to an end. Today is to be the last of the 80's sunny weather in North Central Florida for a while. So we did 31 miles...
01-15-13, 03:42 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

In between the fog and doctor's appointments we...

In between the fog and doctor's appointments we were able to get 25 miles in on the local MUP. Super weather in North Central Florida just makes you want to spend time outside. It's nice when it...
01-14-13, 03:34 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

My wife and I got out in the beginning fog for...

My wife and I got out in the beginning fog for what turned out to be a great 32 mile ride on our local MUP. However, after a 150 or so miles on the new bikes we both have decided it's time for a...
01-13-13, 12:13 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Another April day here in Northern Florida... oh...

Another April day here in Northern Florida... oh wait it's only January. We got in a 30 mile ride on the local rail trail. What with all the extra traffic on the weekends and all. What a bummer...
01-12-13, 01:03 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Another stellar day in north central FL, weather...

Another stellar day in north central FL, weather in the high 70's - low 80's. We got out as soon as the dense fog burned off and rode for 30 miles. Even got a chance to try the new UpStands for a...
01-11-13, 03:40 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Out on the trail today still getting use to the...

Out on the trail today still getting use to the new bikes. We did a 32 mile ride and another stop for a fresh strawberry shake. At this rate instead of losing weight... well you know. Received the...
01-10-13, 06:00 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We LOVE the Pinellas trail. Usually we take the...

We LOVE the Pinellas trail. Usually we take the motorhome and stand in one of the RV parks in Palm Harbor and just use the bikes for riding, shopping, etc. The ride out to Honeymoon Island is also...
01-09-13, 03:01 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We rode 24 miles on the rail trail this morning...

We rode 24 miles on the rail trail this morning in the 70's. It was our last ride on our 18 year Mongoose Crossway 850 (they go into retirement). Then the LBS called while we were riding telling us...
01-08-13, 02:31 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got out for 26 miles on the Withalcoohee State...

We got out for 26 miles on the Withalcoohee State Trail starting in Floral City. That way we could end at Ferris Groves (http://www.ferrisgroves.com) for a fresh strawberry shake and a 1/2 flat of my...
01-07-13, 01:03 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Live in Rainbow Springs just out side of Ocala.

Live in Rainbow Springs just out side of Ocala.
01-07-13, 11:39 AM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

We got in 24 miles today. A little cool for us...

We got in 24 miles today. A little cool for us but pleasant just the same. We found these REAL snow birds hanging about trailside. They are Sand Hill Cranes...
01-06-13, 02:11 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Ah, the weatherperson was wrong here. There was a...

Ah, the weatherperson was wrong here. There was a 70% chance of rain and not a drop. Cilla and I were able to do 31 miles on our local rail trail. We got to meet a couple of new faces as well. They...
01-05-13, 05:01 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Wife and I got in 24 on our favorite rail to...

Wife and I got in 24 on our favorite rail to trails (http://www.railstotrailsonline.com).
01-04-13, 05:05 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Only got in 18 miles today. I guess we are...

Only got in 18 miles today. I guess we are finally Floridians......the temp was too cold in the 50's. Hell back in Maine 50 this time of year is beach weather.
01-02-13, 03:33 PM
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Posted By DowneasTTer

Wife and I got in 30 miles on the Withiacoochee...

Wife and I got in 30 miles on the Withiacoochee State Trai (http://www.railstotrailsonline.com)l with a stop at Ferris Groves (http://www.ferrisgroves.com) in Floral City for a fresh strawberry...
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