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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,128
Posted By Doubleplay

I'm very sorry about your friend. I hope they...

I'm very sorry about your friend. I hope they catch the sob who did that. Unfortunately after the invention of smart phones cycling became a lot more dangerous. It also doesn't help that here in US...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,015
Posted By Doubleplay

There's no one size fits in saddles. It might...

There's no one size fits in saddles.
It might take a while to find one that fits and comfortable.
I've been riding the same brand and type of saddle in the last 15 years regardless of trends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,801
Posted By Doubleplay

Canary islands is where everybody from Europe...

Canary islands is where everybody from Europe goes for January-February. Great infrastructure and reasonably priced.
Forget Florida. It's very crowded with a lot of drivers who shouldn't be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,280
Posted By Doubleplay

Do a google search for companies based in Europe....

Do a google search for companies based in Europe.
American companies catering to American consumers are ridiculously expensive because most Americans have no clue about prices in other countries....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,033
Posted By Doubleplay

Yes creatine retains water because water helps...

Yes creatine retains water because water helps muscle repairing at the cell level. However as soon as you stop taking it and stop exercising water weight comes off.
It's better to take it post...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Rides and Events
11-03-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Doubleplay

Thanks for posting this. I was curious about this...

Thanks for posting this. I was curious about this show.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,316
Posted By Doubleplay

This list is more than 10 years old and not...

This list is more than 10 years old and not current. It has Continental Airlines and US Airways listed on it, lol!

Also I said MOST not all and it depends your fare class and baggage allowance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,316
Posted By Doubleplay

Most if not all the bike boxes in the market is...

Most if not all the bike boxes in the market is less than 115 inches total.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,918
Posted By Doubleplay

Did a solo 62 mile last Saturday with 2700 feet...

Did a solo 62 mile last Saturday with 2700 feet climbing. My average moving speed was 16.7 mph.

I'm 63 years old.

62.54mi
Distance

3:44:27
Moving Time
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,316
Posted By Doubleplay

There's a lot of misinformation on this thread. ...

There's a lot of misinformation on this thread.
Break away or not if your bicycle case weighs less than 50 lbs and is included in your baggage allowance depending on your destination, status and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,517
Posted By Doubleplay

Some studies suggest that at any given time...

Some studies suggest that at any given time %10-15 of the drivers are driving with suspended or no license in the US.

This is a scary stat and shows the lack of law enforcement on our roads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,863
Posted By Doubleplay

As I also train with power meter I agree with you...

As I also train with power meter I agree with you for the pedal assist ebike as far as power goes and calories burned.
But on a flatter road one can go further on the bicycle because your speed is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By Doubleplay

Insurance for travel

Does anybody know or recommend a company for travel insurance? I'll be flying with my bike(in a bicycle case) and and need coverage during transportation.

Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,863
Posted By Doubleplay

It's perfectly normal in a country where almost...

It's perfectly normal in a country where almost half of the people are obese.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-31-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
omg
Views: 3,159
Posted By Doubleplay

Ugly af.

Ugly af.
Forum: Touring
08-23-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,566
Posted By Doubleplay

I think weather makes or breaks a ride like...

I think weather makes or breaks a ride like Ragbrai. That's why we probably will never do it because there's no way to predict the weather and riding in 100 degree temps with no shade or getting...
Forum: Touring
08-23-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,566
Posted By Doubleplay

There are a lot of YouTube videos you can watch...

There are a lot of YouTube videos you can watch and have a better idea.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,240
Posted By Doubleplay

It's amazing to me how people are still insisting...

It's amazing to me how people are still insisting warmer temps around 80F is better. It's proven time and time again for running it's ideal around 40F-45F dry and cycling around 50F-55F no wind in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By Doubleplay

Thanks for posting pics. I would love to go there...

Thanks for posting pics. I would love to go there one day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,733
Posted By Doubleplay

There's a reason cycling specific clothing...

There's a reason cycling specific clothing exists. If you ride 5-10 mile at a time you can get by with everything including wearing a speedo,lol. Personally I'm not rich enough to buy cheap cycling...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
11-24-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,689
Posted By Doubleplay

Bubba is busy with his overpriced tours in other...

Bubba is busy with his overpriced tours in other places.
He doesn't need Ragbrai anymore, lol.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By Doubleplay

Frame is an AC Cosmic Stallion. I'll post a pic...

Frame is an AC Cosmic Stallion. I'll post a pic later. I want to stay under $700 for the wheels. Thanks
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By Doubleplay

Wheel set and Tire recommendation

I'm building a new bike on a all city steel frame and looking at my options for a wheel set and tubeless tires. Usage will be %30 gravel,dirt %70 road.
I don't want carbon but still want to stay in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,251
Posted By Doubleplay

Nice rollers, have fun. However I have a...

Nice rollers, have fun.
However I have a question:
How do you know you will be racing Leadville this year? It is a lottery process isn't it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-10, 07:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,328
Posted By Doubleplay

I don't think Lance will be racing Leadville this...

I don't think Lance will be racing Leadville this year. Been there done that, broke the record. Done....
Forum: Southeast
01-19-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,014
Posted By Doubleplay

As I stated before, Bolt is closed. Somebody else...

As I stated before, Bolt is closed. Somebody else will be taking over the shop and will be opening shortly.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By Doubleplay

Aside from the boredom factor riding indoors on a...

Aside from the boredom factor riding indoors on a trainer is much more efficient training method than riding outdoors. There are no outside factors such as traffic, stop signs/lights, weather, etc.....
Forum: Southeast
12-29-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,014
Posted By Doubleplay

I think they closed the shop.

I think they closed the shop.
Forum: Southeast
12-27-09, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Doubleplay

We registered on Active.com so I do not know.

We registered on Active.com so I do not know.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-27-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Doubleplay

Thanks for the very meaningful addition to this...

Thanks for the very meaningful addition to this thread. Really funny....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Doubleplay

Thanks for pointing but I thought we were talking...

Thanks for pointing but I thought we were talking about bikes that you can buy from your LBS and have a decent warranty coverage.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Doubleplay

Please help pointing me to one NEW FS with full...

Please help pointing me to one NEW FS with full XT and under 30lbs for $2500.00. I'll take it.
Sorry, but anything less than full XT or Sram 9 is mediocre in my book.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Doubleplay

I don't need a FS for the terrain that I will...

I don't need a FS for the terrain that I will ride and I do not want to pay a weight and maintenance penalty.
Also for $2500 you can only get a mediocre FS bike not a nice one.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-25-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Doubleplay

Bike choice help

Hi Guys,
I am a long time roadie and after a long hiatus with mountain biking I decided to get back to it mainly for XC and endurance type events. I will also try to do some short track timed (30-45...
Forum: Southeast
12-22-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Doubleplay

Tour De Cape Coral 2010

Did anybody rode it? and what was your impressions/feedback?
My wife and I planning to ride the century.
Thanks
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-17-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 76,752
Posted By Doubleplay

Comparing them solely with the mileage is totally...

Comparing them solely with the mileage is totally useless. If you include the time into the equation it starts making a little more sense. For example: If you walk a marathon in 6 + hours and ride a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-27-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,057
Posted By Doubleplay

Unless there is a time limit there is nothing...

Unless there is a time limit there is nothing special about riding a century, double century or whatever.... it is like running a marathon or a half marathon in races which have very generous time...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,576
Posted By Doubleplay

Well said. I'm running a 50/36 with a 12-25...

Well said. I'm running a 50/36 with a 12-25 cassette and IMHO it s the best combo for every kind of terrain. The chance of dropping your chain while downshifting from 50 to the smaller crank is less...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,207
Posted By Doubleplay

Just a quick note about Bob Roll. He is was a...

Just a quick note about Bob Roll. He is was a world class mountain biker as well as a road rider in case you did not know.
Movie was not perfect was fun to watch specially if you did not know what...
Forum: Introductions
11-17-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By Doubleplay

Hi from Charlotte, NC

Hi Guys,
I am a road biker and a triathlete from Charlotte, NC.
I have been a long time lurker and decided to sign up.
Ride Safe
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