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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4,980
Views: 408,033
Posted By Average Old Guy

8 miles . . .

. . . and I'm dyin' !!! 78 years old, laid off the bike for three weeks because of health problems, hopped on my old beater bike and made 8 miles and I CANT FEEL MY THIGHS !!!

Couple of gin and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,869
Posted By Average Old Guy

It's about biking in the wind

Took off on a 5-mile out-and-back ride today with a 10mph tailwind. Going out with the tailwind was fun.

Then I made the turn to come back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By Average Old Guy

Thanks for all you replies -- told me exactly...

Thanks for all you replies -- told me exactly what I need to know.

I'm in rural VA where the Potomac River joins the Chesapeake Bay; nearest bike shops are in Richmond or Williamsburg, two hours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 522
Posted By Average Old Guy

Those are the gloves I use for shucking oysters!!...

Those are the gloves I use for shucking oysters!! I have several pair in the kitchen drawer with my oyster knives. THANKS!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 522
Posted By Average Old Guy

Help!! Frozen ears!!

After 3-month forced layoff I got back to pumping iron and biking today and at age 78 it ain't easy -- my quads are on fire, can't raise my arms above my shoulders -- think I'll apply about two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 588
Posted By Average Old Guy

Done!!! Thanks for all the comments. ...

Done!!!

Thanks for all the comments.

Being an adventurous do-it-myselfer, I ordered from Amazon Shimano Rapidfire lever shifters for front (3-speed) and rear (7-speed) derailleurs. Watched a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4,980
Views: 408,033
Posted By Average Old Guy

8 miles

91 deg F; heat index 102, sweated like a sinner at a tent revival in Mississippi in August. But it felt GOOD.

I'm 77, had a string of medical problems, could not work out for 3 months, then, wife...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4,980
Views: 408,033
Posted By Average Old Guy

6.67 miles

6.67 miles. At age 77, that's enough for one day.
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