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03-27-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By Skullo

I had my left done in 2017. 1/2 inch cut on my...

I had my left done in 2017. 1/2 inch cut on my wrist. I asked Doc how soon I could ride. He said later to day if you want. I did not , but modern release is very non invasive.
I had other problems...
02-05-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,207
Posted By Skullo

Make sure you drink more water. I don't have a...

Make sure you drink more water. I don't have a lot of flairs but it usually in the winter and I blame dehydration because I don't get as thirsty .
01-23-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,609
Posted By Skullo

I picked up a quart of lamp oil at wal mart . It ...

I picked up a quart of lamp oil at wal mart . It is white kerosene, After the soak ,I pour it through a paint filter back into the bottle. Been using the same bottle for over ten years. My chains go...
09-26-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5,289
Views: 830,777
Posted By Skullo

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Did 22 Miles on paved trail ,with a little bit of gravel ...
09-26-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,291
Posted By Skullo

We need to keep mention of politics ,government...

We need to keep mention of politics ,government and such out of this thread.
I find this thread informative and useful. Too much of this will get it closed by the mods.
Fifty plus needs this kind...
09-22-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,291
Posted By Skullo

I could not read much of the article because of...

I could not read much of the article because of the cookie preference pop up on my phone that was to big for me to use the toggle buttons of to the right lol.
But I can see the date is Sept 2020 ....
08-31-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,291
Posted By Skullo

I was fit and healthy . Good bloodwork numbers...

I was fit and healthy . Good bloodwork numbers ,good checkups. I live in Utah and ride up mountains. Doctors and nurses said I am not the person they typically see in ICU with Covid Pneumonia. I did...
08-31-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,291
Posted By Skullo

I have been taking vitamin d for years ,numbers...

I have been taking vitamin d for years ,numbers are also good in bloodwork.
I was told when I left hospital it would likely take 6 months to get back. If you did not require hospitalization you...
08-30-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,291
Posted By Skullo

Got it the first time first week in May. Three...

Got it the first time first week in May. Three days in hospital in ICU. Took three IV bags of antiviral while there then home on Oxygen supplement for a few days.
After a recheck at Dr office May...
07-03-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,603
Posted By Skullo

I appreciate the feedback from everyone. The...

I appreciate the feedback from everyone. The doctors , nurses and pulmonary folks I have talked to say that people that are hospitalized and needed an oxygen supplement will probably take longer to...
06-29-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,603
Posted By Skullo

Bumping this thread. I am interested in how the...

Bumping this thread. I am interested in how the participants are doing in recovery 6 months later.
I joined the club the first week in May 23.So I am about two months in.
I spent three days in...
06-11-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By Skullo

Thanks , I was vaccinated an boosted , so it’s...

Thanks , I was vaccinated an boosted , so it’s not a guarantee. Maybe it helped some. I was at a crowded convention with people from fifty states Canada, Puerto Rico and more. No telling what strain...
06-11-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By Skullo

Mine started with a mild cough on a Sunday...

Mine started with a mild cough on a Sunday morning , by Tuesday afternoon late I was hospitalized.
I was fit 5’ 9 “ , 146 lbs and bike fit, medical personnel said I was not what they usually see in...
06-11-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By Skullo

I came down with Covid for the first time five...

I came down with Covid for the first time five weeks ago. My O2 levels were in the eighties.I spent three days in the hospital.I received antivirals and other drugs , steroids. I think it is way to...
01-11-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Skullo

I always use 50 sunscreen on the bald head even...

I always use 50 sunscreen on the bald head even if I wear a cap. I usually take the cap off when I get too hot. I like the breeze though the vents.I have never had the telltale marks on my scalp....
11-07-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Skullo

I had fusion surgery due to two herniated...

I had fusion surgery due to two herniated discs.This was in 1985 at age 35. 4 to 5 to 6.Pain was level 10 for months before surgery.I was able to return to my job doing very physical things. There...
10-06-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,610
Posted By Skullo

N+1 Rivendell Roadini

Built this up on new frame.
9 speed triple crank Tiagra
front derailer 105 triple
Rear Older Ultegra 9
cassette 105 11- 25
shifters dura ace 9 speed bar ends
nitto stem and nitto north woods...
09-12-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,556
Posted By Skullo

No never have done a birthday ride , born in...

No never have done a birthday ride , born in December. Will be 72. Longest ride ever was 119 more than ten years ago. Things have changed for me also.
09-07-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,726
Posted By Skullo

I pie rode my way across Iowa six times, so far....

I pie rode my way across Iowa six times, so far. Great way to fuel a week long ride. Church ladies pies can be incredible.
08-17-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,284
Posted By Skullo

Starting using about two grams a day back in...

Starting using about two grams a day back in November. Got a smart trainer and rode six days a week all winter. Did not gain any weight over winter as usual. My legs look and feel stronger.
Part of...
07-24-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5,289
Views: 830,777
Posted By Skullo

Rode out to the Great Salt Lake Marina this morning.32 miles round trip

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Only one boat in the slips...
07-01-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,111
Posted By Skullo

Yup ! I see it all the time. I ride a Rivendell...

Yup ! I see it all the time. I ride a Rivendell Sam Hillborne I built up myself from the bare frame. I still ride in a bent forward position, but not like I did on drop bar road bikes.I see people...
05-13-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By Skullo

Your Clem looks geared to handle it!

Your Clem looks geared to handle it!
12-19-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,805
Posted By Skullo

Yes I am from the Quad Cities and still belong to...

Yes I am from the Quad Cities and still belong to the bike club . I used to do the TOMRV when I lived there.The second day was killer after the first wore me down , but still a good time.
12-16-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,805
Posted By Skullo

I have a friend back in the Midwest who rides a...

I have a friend back in the Midwest who rides a bike with no saddle for over twenty years now. I met him on my first century back in 04.
He now has a custom carbon bike.
It has a 60 tooth big...
12-13-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,284
Posted By Skullo

Thanks for the link very interesting stuff. I had...

Thanks for the link very interesting stuff. I had been to that kidney site last week but did not see this.
A question, do you have a recent blood calcium test? I just reviewed mine from two months...
12-12-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,284
Posted By Skullo

“The urologist who removed the stone mentioned...

“The urologist who removed the stone mentioned that is was most likely from uric acid.”

Yes a high protein diet can significantly raise uric acid levels. Gout sufferers are to refrain from foods...
12-09-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,284
Posted By Skullo

Not enough data to give a real report yet.I have...

Not enough data to give a real report yet.I have only used three days , two grams twice and one gram today.
I felt a little tired today and my numbers were a little lower.I think this was because I...
12-07-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,284
Posted By Skullo

Ok , I read most of the papers and decided to...

Ok , I read most of the papers and decided to give it a try.
I will be 71 in a couple of weeks. I experienced a drop off when I was 65 and have slowly been declining
in performance.
I have...
11-17-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,389
Posted By Skullo

Fasting worked for me this year.In April I was...

Fasting worked for me this year.In April I was 165 . Today I am at 148. No food after dinner , then a morning ride of 20 to 30 miles on empty stomach, just coffee and water.
Just had first doctor...
10-18-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,942
Posted By Skullo

Long time member who has been mostly a lurker....

Long time member who has been mostly a lurker. Sixteen plus years and my post count is in The 160s. I have spent a heck of lot of time reading here.
I built fitness on the bike and rode long...
10-11-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,366
Posted By Skullo

I ordered one on Amazon Saturday. Should be here...

I ordered one on Amazon Saturday. Should be here Wednesday.
10-10-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,521
Posted By Skullo

I’m slipping a bit. Did a twenty miler this...

I’m slipping a bit. Did a twenty miler this morning at 50 degree f. Was about sixty when I got home.I was overdressed and got hot.I hate winter cycling and detest the trainer.
10-10-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,553
Posted By Skullo

Glad there is nothing serious. Keep doing what...

Glad there is nothing serious. Keep doing what you are doing.
Live long and prosper.
10-10-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,366
Posted By Skullo

I don’t think he saw me until he was on the...

I don’t think he saw me until he was on the bridge.There is a 90 degree blind corner leading to it. He barely missed me at high speed.
Yesterday was wet and cold so I drove to the area and walked...
10-10-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,428
Posted By Skullo

Snow on the peaks down here also.

Snow on the peaks down here also.
10-09-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Skullo

Looks like a blast. I was at Camp LeJuene way...

Looks like a blast. I was at Camp LeJuene way back on 1970 . Familiar with most of those towns on the map.
10-08-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,366
Posted By Skullo

In my younger days I probably would have.I ran in...

In my younger days I probably would have.I ran in circles where I did get in a few fights.
I would only have engaged if forced into self defense. Most bullies are cowards looking for a soft target....
10-08-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,366
Posted By Skullo

Very Aggressive Rider On MUP

I was out for a pleasant twenty miler on a local river trail yesterday. The trail crosses the river many times going through multiple communities. Most of the bridges are wide and I bet four bikes...
10-01-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,209
Posted By Skullo

I use 42 on one bike , 45 on the other. I ride...

I use 42 on one bike , 45 on the other.
I ride mostly road and paved trail with some gravel thrown in .I can go up to 55 tires with fenders on the touring bike.It’s nice to be able to go from one...
10-01-21, 06:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,161
Posted By Skullo

I never use them. I had two herniated discs in my...

I never use them. I had two herniated discs in my neck and had them fused years ago. If I ride in the drops very long , looking up the he road, it’s not pleasant, as stiffness can last for days.
I...
09-26-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,196
Posted By Skullo

My doctor released me to ride when my stitches...

My doctor released me to ride when my stitches were removed after a week I think. I had other issues in my wrist though, cartilage damage that required
more surgery. This was not discovered until I...
09-21-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,307
Posted By Skullo

20 miles on a trail today. Temps in the 60s and...

20 miles on a trail today. Temps in the 60s and smoke free sky in Utah . It was heavenly.

...
09-04-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By Skullo

My guess overuse injury. Sounds like you strained...

My guess overuse injury. Sounds like you strained your neck and shoulders by pulling way to hard on the bars. You need to back off and recover before it gets even worse. Stay seated on climbs and...
08-29-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,307
Posted By Skullo

Still in middle of ride and stopped here

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,542
Posted By Skullo

I think something locked up the front wheel....

I think something locked up the front wheel. Either a crack or the front brake.
When I did my over bars face plant , it was my fault. I had gotten my water bottle with my right hand and taken a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,692
Posted By Skullo

I don’t do group rides at all but can still...

I don’t do group rides at all but can still answer your original question.
I have other interests that involve groups. In May I went back to these activities. I thought I had some of my life back....
08-06-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Skullo

Good on you. That ride is on my list.

Good on you. That ride is on my list.
08-06-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,882
Posted By Skullo

I recommend full retirement while you are still...

I recommend full retirement while you are still alive. I retired at age 53 in 2004. I don’t get bored very often.
I know I was very fortunate to do this. Partly hard work and partly the right set...
08-06-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,307
Posted By Skullo

California wildfire smoke in Utah

I thought I could get a ride in this morning before the smoke got real bad.Plan was to ride twelve miles into the north wind and turn around for a nice tailwind ride home.About 4.5 miles in,the wind...
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