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03-23-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Random11

My favorite is 52-11, but I have to be going...

My favorite is 52-11, but I have to be going downhill to use it.
03-18-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,343
Posted By Random11

On shorter rides, I take water. Longer rides,...

On shorter rides, I take water. Longer rides, Gatorade. I'm sure you'll get many views on this,but I've never had any hydration issues with Gatorade.
03-16-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By Random11

I've used a hip bag in the past, but now use a...

I've used a hip bag in the past, but now use a frame bag when I want to take more than will fit in jersey pockets.
03-14-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Random11

Yes, that was just my attempt at some...

Yes, that was just my attempt at some self-depreciating humor. I was happy just to be there and mingle with some other elderly cyclists. My silver metals were just icing on the cake.
03-14-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,343
Posted By Random11

Lots of good advice here. Eat, drink, and don't...

Lots of good advice here. Eat, drink, and don't push it too hard. I'd emphasize that you need to stay hydrated. Dehydration can sneak up on you if you're not paying attention. You can feel that...
03-11-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Random11

I avoid riding with straight arms. Bending at the...

I avoid riding with straight arms. Bending at the elbows provides a shock absorber to my body and takes weight off my hands.
03-10-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Random11

First Loser

I competed in a local "Senior Games" time trial today, finishing second in my age group (first loser) in both the 5k and 10k distances. One of the nice things about the event was seeing pretty good...
03-04-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Random11

Like several others who commented on this, I feel...

Like several others who commented on this, I feel more comfortable on the drops when I'm out of the saddle.
03-03-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,796
Posted By Random11

You're an inspiration to young riders like me....

You're an inspiration to young riders like me. (I'm only 73.) Keep posting and let us know how your Canadian ride goes.
03-02-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Random11

I feel the same way. I don't see why I won't want...

I feel the same way. I don't see why I won't want to ride my drop bar bikes forever. When I think about it realistically, I know that at my age, forever might not be that long. I suppose that part of...
03-01-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Random11

I'm certainly not opposed to people configuring...

I'm certainly not opposed to people configuring their bikes any way they want, but I do wonder about the connection between giving up the drop bars and aging. I'm 73 and own two bikes, both with drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,685
Posted By Random11

I have a 2021 Caledonia with mechanical Ultegra...

I have a 2021 Caledonia with mechanical Ultegra and really like the bike. If you're like me, you'll like the mechanical 105 just fine. I can't compare my Caledonia with all the other bikes mentioned...
02-06-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,224
Posted By Random11

I've done both and I assure you it is much easier...

I've done both and I assure you it is much easier to cycle 100 miles than to run 26. I've completed five marathons, all between the ages of 38-40, and four centuries, all in my 70s. It took me...
01-27-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,016
Posted By Random11

I've always used Shimano chains except for one...

I've always used Shimano chains except for one time, during COVID, when I couldn't find a Shimano chain and used a KMC. I couldn't tell any difference. I'd have no qualms about using another KMC...
01-23-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,203
Posted By Random11

I saw a shirtless cyclist stop his bike by a...

I saw a shirtless cyclist stop his bike by a dumpster, go dumpster diving, and pull out a bottle of vodka. Nah, that seems far-fetched. Maybe I didn't really see it and just imagined it.
01-05-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,641
Posted By Random11

I was a runner for more than half a century...

I was a runner for more than half a century before knee problems forced me to give that up. So I bought a bike. Cycling isn't a perfect substitute for running, but it's the best I can do these days.
01-03-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Random11

One thing is that as a 1x, you're not going to...

One thing is that as a 1x, you're not going to have as high a high gear as with a 2x, which might limit your top speed. But if you're not running out of gears at the high end, that's not a problem. I...
12-31-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By Random11

Nice!

Nice!
12-28-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Random11

I had a nine mile route I used to run regularly...

I had a nine mile route I used to run regularly and would get that runner's high every time. I don't get that same feeling on the bike.
12-24-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,382
Posted By Random11

I'm a relatively new cyclist, having started six...

I'm a relatively new cyclist, having started six years ago, and as far as cycling goes, I've noticed no reduction in my capabilities. I'm riding 100+ miles almost every week and feel like I could do...
12-20-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,998
Posted By Random11

I'm 73 and haven't noticed any decline in my...

I'm 73 and haven't noticed any decline in my cycling fitness. However, I didn't start cycling until I was 67, so I'm not comparing my fitness now with my fitness when I was in my 30s or 40s. I was a...
11-28-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,656
Posted By Random11

I ride 15-20 miles almost every day, and almost...

I ride 15-20 miles almost every day, and almost always solo. I start and finish at my house, when I'm ready to go. That minimizes the time it takes to get in the miles. I'm riding for exercise (and...
11-15-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,131
Posted By Random11

You have a bike (good for you!), so ride that....

You have a bike (good for you!), so ride that. After a few months, or a year or so, you'll have a better idea of what you really would like to ride. When I started riding six years ago, I bought...
11-08-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,382
Posted By Random11

Happy Birthday! This is what we youngsters love...

Happy Birthday! This is what we youngsters love to hear. (I'm only 73.) I also recall from a photo you posted a while ago that you're riding a LeMond. Both of my bikes have drop bars and I wondered...
11-03-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,690
Posted By Random11

Should you be worried...

... if you look up when you are cycling and see buzzards circling overhead? Asking for a friend.
10-24-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By Random11

Nice job! I have a few years to go until I can...

Nice job! I have a few years to go until I can match you and do a 50th anniversary century. I rode my first one when I was 70, so I'll be 120 when I match your milestone.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 820
Posted By Random11

You'd probably find the Aspero to be a nice road...

You'd probably find the Aspero to be a nice road bike. I have a Specialized Diverge 2x with 700x38 tires which I ride mostly on paved roads and it's a very enjoyable ride. I also have a Cervelo...
10-03-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,835
Posted By Random11

I suspect that part of how you'd answer the OP's...

I suspect that part of how you'd answer the OP's original question depends on how far into the 50+ category you are. I do recall, at around age 65, thinking that I don't feel any older than I did...
10-03-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,183
Posted By Random11

Yeah, don't you hate it when companies give...

Yeah, don't you hate it when companies give customers a good deal?
10-01-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,835
Posted By Random11

I'm 74 and I feel my age in lots of ways. I know...

I'm 74 and I feel my age in lots of ways. I know that some people my age have become sedentary, which has hurt them healthwise. But that doesn't make me feel any younger. However, when I'm riding, I...
09-22-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,290
Posted By Random11

The article in your link is three years old, and...

The article in your link is three years old, and COVID is a different disease now than it was then. I'm not a doctor and not offering anyone medical or cycling advice, but when I had COVID in August...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,514
Posted By Random11

I"ve had my Caledonia for two years. It's been...

I"ve had my Caledonia for two years. It's been trouble-free and a joy to ride.
09-19-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,217
Posted By Random11

I usually weigh myself before and after my ride....

I usually weigh myself before and after my ride. It helps me realize how dehydrated I get, even though I'm drinking, and not thirsty. On a typical summer ride I'll lose about 2 pounds. I've lost as...
09-18-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,553
Posted By Random11

My guess is there would be minimal foot traffic...

My guess is there would be minimal foot traffic on a bridge like that. I would ride on the sidewalk. From time to time I cross a (possibly) similar bridge over the St. Johns river in Palatka, FL. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 896
Posted By Random11

I never spend that much time away from cycling....

I never spend that much time away from cycling. cycling is my main exercise. I do some easy weight lifting and push-ups, but would surely benefit from doing other fitness activities. I rarely do,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,727
Posted By Random11

I carry no electronics with me when I ride. My...

I carry no electronics with me when I ride. My only quantifiable goal is that I want to ride more than 100 miles a week, a goal that I rarely miss. I'm not training, I'm riding for exercise, and...
09-10-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,918
Posted By Random11

I'm sticking with 2x on my gravel bike. It makes...

I'm sticking with 2x on my gravel bike. It makes the bike a more versatile bike. I've been on rides where I've never left the big chainring... but I've also been on some where the conditions have...
09-10-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By Random11

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find...

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find the gravel bike just as enjoyable to ride on paved roads as the road bike. It's not quite as nimble and responsive, but its more stable. If I'm riding...
08-30-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,290
Posted By Random11

I've had COVID twice. Both times I felt really...

I've had COVID twice. Both times I felt really bad for about two days, but recovered rapidly and was right back on the bike. I know it affects different people differently, so I'm not saying anything...
08-30-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,501
Posted By Random11

You're an inspiration to us youngsters.(I'm 73.)

You're an inspiration to us youngsters.(I'm 73.)
08-23-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,641
Posted By Random11

I first heard this on BF years ago. I normally...

I first heard this on BF years ago. I normally ride 100+ miles a week, but I ride every day, about 15-20 miles a day. I wanted to do a century, so gave it a try and had no problems, even though my...
08-09-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,057
Posted By Random11

I'm pretty much with the OP here. It's not...

I'm pretty much with the OP here. It's not terrible. It's just a nuisance we could do without. I put the plastic tab in when I remove the wheel just to prevent something bad from happening. It's...
08-08-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,809
Posted By Random11

Riding in my suburban neighborhood, I see an...

Riding in my suburban neighborhood, I see an occasional fox or raccoon. I sometimes see armadillo and possum roadkill, and about half the days I'm out, dead squirrels in the road. But the big...
08-02-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,313
Posted By Random11

The heat doesn't seem to bother me, and I've...

The heat doesn't seem to bother me, and I've never decided not to ride because it was too hot. But it's been in the mid-90s here, not over 100, so I can't say that 100 degree heat would not bother...
07-31-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
Posted By Random11

I have two bikes and that seems to work pretty...

I have two bikes and that seems to work pretty well for me. If I wanted another bike, I'd buy one... but I'm good with two.
07-29-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By Random11

How about this? Áspero (cervelo.com)...

How about this? Áspero (cervelo.com) (https://www.cervelo.com/en-US/bikes/aspero) There are several GRX 2x biks in that line.
07-29-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By Random11

When I started riding a bit less than six years...

When I started riding a bit less than six years ago, I was riding eight miles four days a week. I was not in bad shape (I was a runner before I started cycling), but in hindsight, I was not in...
07-29-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,544
Posted By Random11

Looking good! I'm 73 and hoping that I'll be...

Looking good! I'm 73 and hoping that I'll be where you are in ten years. I've been cycling a bit less than six years, and really, when I'm riding, I feel ageless. Not 35 again, or 50 again, but I...
07-25-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,541
Posted By Random11

I'm sympathetic with your father in law's view...

I'm sympathetic with your father in law's view here, because that's what I thought when I bought my first bike (in 40 years) six years ago. Now, I'm a bit embarrassed that I'm riding such expensive...
07-25-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,422
Posted By Random11

I use Polar bottles with Gatorade and don't have...

I use Polar bottles with Gatorade and don't have a problem with leakage.
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