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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,579
Posted By bobcat71

I was referenced in that article. There will be...

I was referenced in that article. There will be as many stories as there are folks riding their bikes. Yes, I struggle with a few physical issues, like balance, strength, etc. I'm not biking to avoid...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,874
Posted By bobcat71

Around here we call it the law of clumps, a...

Around here we call it the law of clumps, a subset of Murphy's laws. It happens in grocery store aisles, too...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-15, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By bobcat71

the beast arises

I bought and rode a 24" Townie when it was the best I could do. Rode the snot out of it, and graduated to a 26" 21 speed Townie. I'm now riding the snot out of this beauty. Today I note the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-15, 05:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,414
Posted By bobcat71

I am 5'2" and had to pretty much re-learn riding...

I am 5'2" and had to pretty much re-learn riding after a 25 year break. a 24" Townie got me going, as I needed flat foot technology for my own perceived sense of safety and balance. It wasn't long...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,963
Posted By bobcat71

I ride a comfort bike. A Townie. For medical...

I ride a comfort bike. A Townie. For medical reasons? Sort of. Age and flexibility. After a long spell of chemo, a 24" Townie was all I could handle. After four years of riding, I've traded it in for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,056
Posted By bobcat71

So far... Traillink: good, great for making...

So far...
Traillink: good, great for making plans, determining distances and routes to remote trailheads, checking in on occasion when I'm on the trail and needing some information.

mapmyride: at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,056
Posted By bobcat71

what app to use

Wondering what casual riders use for their iPhone apps? I've used traillink for a year and use it to find trail details, driving directions to the trails, and where I am when on the trails. Same as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-15, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By bobcat71

still improving

Two years ago on my baby bike (24", 3 speed Townie)('twas all I could handle) we rode a 36 mile trail. On the way back I yelled at my legs to shut up and keep moving. Exhausted, but completed. This...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,109
Posted By bobcat71

So, hmmmmm, a spouse doesn't have to mean the...

So, hmmmmm, a spouse doesn't have to mean the female. Could be the other way around, yes?
Yes, we ride together all the time. He likes to keep an eye on me, given my medical history. But in fact,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,937
Posted By bobcat71

I plan meticulously. As we don't have decades of...

I plan meticulously. As we don't have decades of riding behind us, I know pretty much what the physical limits are for the 3 of us who ride together, and how much driving to trailheads we can do in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By bobcat71

joy!

I've just been told I've got a very strong heart, and I attribute that to riding my bike. I've battled back from cancer three times, twice enduring a grueling chemo regimen that weakened my heart....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-30-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,366
Posted By bobcat71

grazie to both of you... I have the regular,...

grazie to both of you...

I have the regular, not the tall Townie. I'm working on saddle height, but with a 28" inseam, it can only go so high. Or so low. Ha.

Yoga. Checked with a young...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-30-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,366
Posted By bobcat71

awkward on my Townie

I think I've got the right forum, here. If not please let me know.
Here's my "sort of" question. I have a 21d Townie. It is the right bike for me, but getting on and off are just...awkward. Because...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-15, 06:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,822
Posted By bobcat71

tsi, you are awesome. Your post is a keeper.

tsi, you are awesome. Your post is a keeper.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By bobcat71

Thank you, gentlemen! The reason I spoke of my...

Thank you, gentlemen! The reason I spoke of my own pedaling preferences is because, after 50 years of closely communicating with a certain someone, we still are learning to speak each other's brand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By bobcat71

I am a 71 year old woman with an Electra Townie...

I am a 71 year old woman with an Electra Townie 21d. Feet on the ground technology. I'm short and have hip rotation issues, so it is essential to me that I get on and off easily, and, when stopped,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,964
Posted By bobcat71

14 miles on the Alum Creek Greenway trail, riding...

14 miles on the Alum Creek Greenway trail, riding with a friend as she builds up endurance for longer rides later on.


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,991
Posted By bobcat71

Well and beautifully said! Thank you!

Well and beautifully said! Thank you!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-15, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By bobcat71

I get that. I would have no idea whatsoever about...

I get that. I would have no idea whatsoever about the number, except the love of my life is a numbers kind of guy, has a little computer gizmo on his bike, and keeps track of things like that, and we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-15, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By bobcat71

joyful and slow

I have a Townie, which means I don't ride fast. Not even medium fast. In fact, my average is 10 - 11 miles an hour, and it's only on the dedicated bike trails. Which is fine. At one time my husband...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-15, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By bobcat71

I hadn't thought about this. Our little Toyota...

I hadn't thought about this. Our little Toyota Corolla might not like the weight of the rack, my heavy Townie, and another somewhat heavy bike. Good to know!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,899
Posted By bobcat71

I'll jump on this list. Rode into my 30s, when...

I'll jump on this list. Rode into my 30s, when kids and jobs robbed me of riding time. Then cancer. Finally, 4 years ago, age 67, weak and wobbly from chemo, I climbed on the biggest bike that didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By bobcat71

This is a wonderful read! Worth revisiting...

This is a wonderful read! Worth revisiting periodically.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By bobcat71

I managed to talk my two riding companions into a...

I managed to talk my two riding companions into a ride here in c-c-c-cold Ohio yesterday. Here's the report...

wandering wonderings: not as hard as chemo...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By bobcat71

trunk rack for car/van

What variables should I be aware of as I consider a trunk rack for two bikes? It seems to be as complex as choosing the right bike. We've always put our bikes in the van, and maybe we'll keep doing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

I went to Bike Source and sat on a Specialized...

I went to Bike Source and sat on a Specialized Expedition Sport, small frame. It seemed ok, but I had to come back another day to actually test ride it. In the meantime, I went over to Trek, which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

I remember early on when I couldn't pass a...

I remember early on when I couldn't pass a jogger...
and then being passed by a bike pulling a trailer...
but now I'm passing a few bikes, myself - slow bikes, you understand. I'm not in a hurry,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-15, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

I am Westerville, Ohio. Boy oh boy there's...

I am Westerville, Ohio.

Boy oh boy there's a lot to learn, and I have to remember I'm buying a not very expensive bike, and whether it's a Townie or a Specialized, I'm going to have a good time...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

A year ago I asked at the shop if that could be...

A year ago I asked at the shop if that could be done, and they quoted me a price that equals the price of a new bike. And I'd still have a 24". Perhaps that shouldn't matter. For me, it does. When I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-15, 05:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

I hadn't realized that a Townie was intended for...

I hadn't realized that a Townie was intended for maybe a 10 or 15 mile ride. I was so wasted from chemo when I got mine that all I could manage was 3 miles followed by a long nap. With only 3 speeds,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

I thank you for your expertise, and I've visited...

I thank you for your expertise, and I've visited one of the two bike shops today.

Low end: I'll have to stay low end. That's the reality. I'll have to deal with those limitations. Also, I'm not a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-15, 07:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

Yes, I have structural issues - poor hip...

Yes, I have structural issues - poor hip rotation. Thus the need for low step through. The Specialized I am looking at is a Specialized Expedition low entry women's bike. It has 7 speeds. However...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,107
Posted By bobcat71

Townie or Specialized

Hello, I'm new to the forum, but am sure glad I found it. Here's my long winded question: I'm about to purchase a new bike, and right now it looks like it'll be either a Townie or a Specialized. In...
Forum: Introductions
03-26-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By bobcat71

Hi from Ohio

Well, I got to this place, so must be doing something right. I'm 71, retired (obviously), and ride the trails. The best ride for me is about 40 or 50 miles (there and back again). Currently I'm...
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