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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-11, 12:18 PM
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Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Made it!

:D

UPDATE: Made it! Just a little cramping in my calves otherwise a very nice 85 miles! Here's a vid of the last mile or so to the finish from Otis Bog Road to the Pinelands school:

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Young oldies can go far (and make a difference)!

Greetings fellow riders,

I joined last year when I hit 50: just to let you know that after last year's commute/recreational riding, a good bike purchase (2010 Trek 2.3), a winter of riding the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Hi Tigger, Love your description of the Revive as...

Hi Tigger, Love your description of the Revive as "electrified" rather than "electric". I also have ankylosing spondylitis -- movement is the only "cure"! I hope your heart condition improves the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

pps: btw, it's getting darker with the season but...

pps: btw, it's getting darker with the season but I keep seeing cyclists in the twilight WITHOUT LIGHTS. Even patently seasoned riders. What's up with that? Some sort of mass suicide pact? We all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-10, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

p.s. I tried the Specialized Secteur, Allez,...

p.s. I tried the Specialized Secteur, Allez, Roubaix (carbon), and a Cannondale CAAD-something before selecting the Trek 2.3. I can say that of all those, the all-carbon Roubaix was the best (but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Hi stevkato, "I'm 50 and getting older every...

Hi stevkato,

"I'm 50 and getting older every second. I bike for fitness, and to reduce my carbon footprint and salute those who gave their lives fighting for oil, save money on parking, and have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-10, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Thanks DF, Motivation is real important to me. I...

Thanks DF, Motivation is real important to me. I persuaded a neighbor to come riding with me twice a week (he is slower but OK) -- that will help us both stick to a minimal (very minimal!) regime. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Thanks speedlever. I agree that motivation...

Thanks speedlever. I agree that motivation (having fun!) is a major factor (that's why I've been wondering whether I should splash out on a new Trek 1.x or similar, or just stick with my Schwinn...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Slocoach: self-effacing by nature. So tell me...

Slocoach: self-effacing by nature. So tell me everyone: do I need to do three days of gym time a week as well as the riding? I was pretty much hoping the riding would be enough (how much is "enough"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-10, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Well that's a tad rude (should I call you Bore?)....

Well that's a tad rude (should I call you Bore?). ... rest deleted in deference to decent folks like DnvrFox who are just trying to help riders out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Who's sloth?

Who's sloth?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

OK, did 12 miles at about 16 mph (9:15 - 11:00...

OK, did 12 miles at about 16 mph (9:15 - 11:00 minus 1 hour in the LBS = 45 mins cycling). Not too bad I guess. I didn't buy a new bike just a new helmet, gloves, and some oil. Also got them to check...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

OK, I may not be "old"..... but you have no idea...

OK, I may not be "old"..... but you have no idea how much lard I am hauling here (and I quit smoking a few months ago after > 30 years, can't have done me much good right?). Is "older" acceptable? ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Thanks!! I'm off on my Schwinn right now.... to...

Thanks!! I'm off on my Schwinn right now.... to the LBS (only 4 miles).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-10, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Humidity / new bike?

Thanks DnvrFox. The motor needs a 120,000 mile service but the humidity/heat here in northern NJ has been killing me recently. I find it much harder to breath -- do other people find this too? What...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By slocoach

Answers...

Please tell us your age: 50 y.o.

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

52" Schwinn Passage 18-speed I got for $150 on craigslist (with computer).
Raleigh Clubman I brought over from the UK...
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