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01-09-17, 05:09 PM

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Posted By eghaley

Where r u from?

You folks talk about fair weather and 40 mile rides and I can't even get out of the door. We have 2 feet of snow on the ground, ice on the road and it's 5 F below zero. I've pedaled 100 hours and got...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

11-08-13, 07:03 AM

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Posted By eghaley

Take Tums for leg cramps

Those leg cramps during and post ride are something else. They're the worst when trying to sleep after a long ride. For me, whenever they creep up on me I take half dozen Tums (I like the fruity...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

11-07-13, 07:46 PM

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Posted By eghaley

You're not alone, Ron. Typically I wait until...

You're not alone, Ron. Typically I wait until the schools are open and everyone should be there. That way I won't have to deal with kids driving and using all their electronic social gadgets. ...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

05-14-13, 02:35 PM

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Posted By eghaley

I've had 4 back surgeries already and the last...

I've had 4 back surgeries already and the last was a spinal reconstruction of the lumbar vertebrae back in 2003. Two discs were removed and replaced with a barrel-shaped spring along with 2 rails to...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

05-09-13, 06:33 AM

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Thanks for the heads up on the Michigan Shoreline...

Thanks for the heads up on the Michigan Shoreline West. I did some biking along the Lake Huron shore in Michigan while sailing up the coast - sort of used the bike for some exercise and getting...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

05-06-13, 08:55 AM

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Posted By eghaley

Week-long bike tours

DougG:
I completely understand your reluctance to get up in the middle of the night to visit one of the outhouses on those week-long bike tours. The urge seems to come more often as we get older...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-22-11, 02:37 PM

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Posted By eghaley

Great News! But PLEASE take it easy - no he-man...

Great News! But PLEASE take it easy - no he-man riding. Slow and easy is the key to future cycling ability. I speak from experience after having both knees replaced 5/6 years ago. Did as much PT...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

06-13-11, 01:20 PM

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Posted By eghaley

Daily rides uphill are getting fun

After a few years practice since I had my knee replacements, the steepest of hills are getting easier (not easy yet, but getting there). I can honestly say that I enjoy the ride up. Not as much as...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

12-21-09, 07:33 AM

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Posted By eghaley

Getting ready for CA tour

I'm finally going to go on a bike tour with Adventure Cycling in February. It's sort of a warm-up for the cycling season even though when I get back home I'll still have a wait till I can get on the...

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10-12-09, 06:45 AM

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Posted By eghaley

Winter is the time to switch gears and get on my...

Winter is the time to switch gears and get on my one speed Rossignols (skis)! That's the nice part of living in a 4 season region that there are plenty of opportunities to cross-train. To be sure...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-13-09, 10:19 AM

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Posted By eghaley

Great forum! I'm not new to biking but I am to these new knees ;>)

It's been a while since I did anything long distance but I'm working up to it. Maybe a fall trip is on the horizon.

I was just wondering if I should go with panniers or a trailer? I have big...

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