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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just met up with my sister and went for a real...

Just met up with my sister and went for a real quick, 6 mile out 'n back ride, out in West Creek Pkwy business complex, west of Richmond, VA. My sister has one of those ladies "townie" bikes as she...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

FINALLY... It cooled down (briefly) and the sun...

FINALLY... It cooled down (briefly) and the sun came out, so I got out my old C&V, 1985 Fuji 12 speed road bike and went for a quick spin, just to work out any kinks, and finally get back into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I bought mine back in 2015 off Craigslist for a...

I bought mine back in 2015 off Craigslist for a steal. Mine was a "garage queen" for probably 20 years or so. I got it off a college kid here in town who graduated from VCU (Virginia Commonwealth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Can you believe the weather here in Richmond, VA?...

Can you believe the weather here in Richmond, VA? Here it is, Dec 30th, and it is 72° outside!! I decided to take advantage of this opportunity (while we're in a lull from the rain) and got out my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

*FINALLY*... I was able to get out my beloved...

*FINALLY*... I was able to get out my beloved 1985 Fuji Del Rey and go for a nice ride, while I had free time! :D

As a member of the Shriners Band here in town, we always play the Oktoberfest, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

This morning, I went for a quick 13.65 mile ride...

This morning, I went for a quick 13.65 mile ride down to the James River here in Richmond, Virginia and back home. My God, is the river low! Exposed rocks all over the place as the river is about 5'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I finally got out and went for a nice bicycle...

I finally got out and went for a nice bicycle ride around 9:00 - 9:15am this morning... I was always too busy driving my school bus for summer school, and would get home all exhausted, sweaty, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a real quick 7½ mile spin around the...

Just a real quick 7½ mile spin around the neighborhood side streets. Dummy me didn't get out early enough this morning when everyone else was out riding. Oops... :o

So, I had to contend with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just got home about a 1/2 hour ago... I am...

Just got home about a 1/2 hour ago... I am totally soaked in sweat so bad, I look like I jumped in a lake!! :eek:

Virginia has "infamous" weather where it appears to be relatively nice and around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I finally was able to go for a nice ride on my...

I finally was able to go for a nice ride on my beloved C&V '85 Fuji Del Rey road bike... You all know how the weather has been! Nice during the week, rain on the weekends, over and over and over....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Too much to do today, so at least I got in a real...

Too much to do today, so at least I got in a real quick 7.60mi spin around the neighborhood. 28:33 for an (avg) of 16.0 mph, which was a real nice cruising speed too.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Went for a real quick spin to the local park and...

Went for a real quick spin to the local park and back, before the temps soar to 94° in the shade....

7.50 miles in 30:13 including some short, but nasty hills, but like the "little engine that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Got home a little after lunchtime, and...

Got home a little after lunchtime, and immediately hopped in the shower, as the temp soared up to 84° already, here in Richmond, VA!

I enabled "Strava" on my phone, and rode 32 miles in a big loop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I got back about a half hour ago and took a...

I got back about a half hour ago and took a shower... Nice 14.83 mile ride down along Riverside Dr along the James River here in Richmond, VA. I clipped on a smartphone holder onto the steering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Got home a while ago from a beautiful 18.45 mile...

Got home a while ago from a beautiful 18.45 mile ride (with Strava enabled on my phone) to try it out. Excellent smartphone app!!! :D


Here's the proof from Strava:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Did a really cool 16 mile ride (8 miles out 'n...

Did a really cool 16 mile ride (8 miles out 'n back) out to my LBS here in town. I had to extremely careful along Gayton Rd, Lauderdale, and especially Broad St. as traffic is whipping by at 45-50...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a quick 6.90 mile spin around the...

Just a quick 6.90 mile spin around the neighborhood to do sort of a "test ride" after my LBS repaired the broken spoke on my C&V '85 Fuji road bike. Everything is absolutely perfect, and I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Incredible today... The 29th of December, here in...

Incredible today... The 29th of December, here in Richmond, Virginia and the temp is an amazing 64°F outside!!! EVERYBODY was outside this afternoon!! :D

Like dozens of other bicyclists, I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Believe it or not, I was FINALLY able to get my...

Believe it or not, I was FINALLY able to get my beloved '85 Fuji out and go for a quick ride. Been so busy lately on weekends, it's not funny....

Just 2 weeks ago, the Richmond, VA area got buried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a quick spin around the neighborhood before...

Just a quick spin around the neighborhood before I have to get back to my school bus for the afternoon routes....

7.75 miles in 30:50 for an avg speed of 15.1 mph.... Not too bad, considering I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I finally was able to find some free time to get...

I finally was able to find some free time to get my C&V '85 Fuji out and go for a nice, quick 'n easy, 17.3 mile out 'n back ride along River Rd. Besides all the rain we've had recently (Richmond, VA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Got home a little while ago and just got out of...

Got home a little while ago and just got out of the shower... 29.5 miles in 1 hr 56 min... What a great ride! Not too hot, not too humid... I could have stayed out for hours and hours, doing laps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Earlier this morning around 10:30 or so, I...

Earlier this morning around 10:30 or so, I ventured out and rode down to the James River here in Richmond, VA. I kept on going, heading towards downtown Richmond and onto the Boulevard Bridge (aka...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just got home from a nice 29.5 mile ride out to...

Just got home from a nice 29.5 mile ride out to Capital One's big business complex, West Creek Pkwy (2 laps) horseshoe shaped roadway, etc... and eventually back home. 1 hr and 57 min for a nice easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

DQRider Oh man, sorry to hear that. You have my...

DQRider Oh man, sorry to hear that. You have my sympathy. :(

I just got back from a quick 13.65 mile ride (my normal ride, same thing every time...) down to the James River and along Riverside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

...Just a very quick 8.25 mi ride through the...

...Just a very quick 8.25 mi ride through the neighborhood side streets, before the heat & humidity started and next thing you know, it'll be 94°F and 80% humidity... :eek:

I went out around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-18, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Did a nice and easy, 13.65 miles from my house...

Did a nice and easy, 13.65 miles from my house down to the James River, along Riverside Dr, here in Richmond, Virginia. Great day for it after the rain stopped yesterday and it cleared up. Sections...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I did my longest ride EVER (well, so far) this...

I did my longest ride EVER (well, so far) this morning at 9:00am... 42 miles total.... 3 hours and 2 minutes exact....

If you have 5 minutes to spare, check out the video I made early this morning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Earlier this morning, I went on a beautiful 29½...

Earlier this morning, I went on a beautiful 29½ mile ride in just under 2 hours. It was gorgeous outside, 72°F, and beautiful sunshine. Heck, EVERYBODY was outside today! :D

MY POST ON FACEBOOK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a quick 6.75 mile ride around the...

Just a quick 6.75 mile ride around the neighborhood, at a gentle 14.5 mph....

It was just a late after dinner ride on my C&V '85 Fuji and the temp was STILL 90°F here in Richmond, VA... I about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Earlier this morning, after 9:00am, I did a quick...

Earlier this morning, after 9:00am, I did a quick out 'n back 17.3 mile ride before it got cloudy and hot & humid. Nice ride, most people were already at work - and I'm off my school bus now that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-18, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I did 31.65 miles this morning at around 9:00...

I did 31.65 miles this morning at around 9:00 am....

https://i.imgur.com/IUsz7p8.jpg


This was River Rd early this morning... Not a car in sight! I love it when it's just you, your bicycle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I went on a very easy 6.65 mile ride this morning...

I went on a very easy 6.65 mile ride this morning with my wife... Read about it here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1145329-trying-ride-my-wife-who-doesn-t-share-same-enthusiasm.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Thanks.. I ride my own ride, and get along with...

Thanks.. I ride my own ride, and get along with everybody. Whether or not someone is riding an expensive S-Works carbon racer, or someone like me, riding an "old school" mid 80's steel framed road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Earlier this morning around 8:00am, I went out...

Earlier this morning around 8:00am, I went out for a bicycle ride down to Richmond's "Pony Pasture" area, along Riverside Drive by the James River. Man, is the river still way up high after all that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Oops... Forgot to include this from my ride...

Oops... Forgot to include this from my ride earlier. As I also wrote on FB:

"Oh yeah, I forgot... I did my good deed for the day too. While in West Creek Pkwy, just near the overpass of the 288...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Went for a nice 20 mile ride this afternoon,...

Went for a nice 20 mile ride this afternoon, despite all the pollen blowing all around (Ah-choo!!!) :notamused:

Here's the route from my house (and, as I wrote on Facebook)......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just got home... I rode from my house down to...

Just got home... I rode from my house down to the James River here in Richmond, VA and back. Total: 14.85 miles in 1 hr 2 min for an (avg) speed of 14.4 mph. I stopped briefly at the Z-Dam along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-18, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I went on a nice 17.30 mile ride this afternoon...

I went on a nice 17.30 mile ride this afternoon around 2:00pm. No more chest ache, breathing issues, Flu symptoms, etc... I felt great! Yay!! :)

The batteries were dead in my old Garmin GPS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a real short 6.25 mile ride after recovering...

Just a real short 6.25 mile ride after recovering from the Flu...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1135881-back-after-flu.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just got back from quick bicycle ride to the...

Just got back from quick bicycle ride to the local park and back. Believe it or not, it is a beautiful 63°F right now here in Richmond, Virginia! :)

It was a real short 7.75 miles in 29.22 for an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Finally... FINALLY... I got my old C&V '85 Fuji...

Finally... FINALLY... I got my old C&V '85 Fuji road bike out, even if it was just for a quick 6.25 mi spin around the neighborhood. I didn't disappear from this site, but was down with a cold for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

FINALLY -- a chance to get out on my classic '85...

FINALLY -- a chance to get out on my classic '85 Fuji road bike and go for a nice bicycle ride, after being laid up for a few weeks from a tick bite. All the meds and antibiotics and stuff worked,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a quick 6¼ mile ride around the neighborhood...

Just a quick 6¼ mile ride around the neighborhood side streets... Nothing special, but just wanted to get out and "test myself" after getting bitten by a tick on Sep 10th and have been down with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Hey DQRider That is a beautiful Fuji! ...

Hey DQRider

That is a beautiful Fuji! Amazing find on CL, like how I stumbled upon my '85 Fuji Del Rey (also from CL)! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a nice, simple, 25 mile ride out west of the...

Just a nice, simple, 25 mile ride out west of the Richmond, VA area, out to West Creek Pkwy business development (Capital One, VA Farm Bureau, etc...), turned around and rode back home the same way,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

I didn't ride today, but I rode last night for...

I didn't ride today, but I rode last night for the annual Anthem Moonlight Ride, here in Richmond, VA down at The Diamond (AA minor league baseball stadium), and cruises up and back on various roads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Nice 12.15 mile ride down to the James River here...

Nice 12.15 mile ride down to the James River here in Richmond, VA before the solar eclipse...
http://i.imgur.com/qNfQO0O.jpg

Stopped to try to take a photo of the river and someone's gazebo in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Just a very, very, easy peasy, 6½ mile ride...

Just a very, very, easy peasy, 6½ mile ride around my neighborhood before it started getting dark. It was way too hot and humid earlier today (besides I had stuff to do anyway).

I stopped just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21,712
Views: 3,064,199
Posted By ButchA

Ow... Yes, I rode today. I just got back and...

Ow... Yes, I rode today. I just got back and just want to collapse!! As I posted on social media (Facebook):

"Whew, what a bicycle ride! Ow, my legs! My brain told my body, "Hey man, everybody...
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