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11-13-22, 10:12 AM
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Location: Peoples Republic of Chasamussets
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Howdy
Old guy, resident in southern Massachusetts. Close to retirement, bought myself a used Merckx frame and have built it up. Getting back to riding is getting back to community, for me. I used to be involved in a club, running the East Bay Cycling Club for a few years.
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11-13-22, 10:45 AM
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Welcome from Texas.
Enjoy the Building.
Enjoy the Building.
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11-13-22, 12:24 PM
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Location: Arlington, MA
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Welcome from metro Boston. Enjoy your new old bike.
11-14-22, 04:04 PM
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Welcome, keep up the good work, stay in shape (I know it gets a little nippy up there)
11-25-22, 05:43 PM
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welcome on board and enjoy your stay 
11-27-22, 06:47 PM
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Welcome!
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Keep the chain tight!
11-28-22, 08:48 PM
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Being close to retirement is an excellent time to get back into cycling. Enjoy
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11-29-22, 07:10 AM
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