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Had a great ride today.

Old 08-26-22, 05:56 PM
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Had a great ride today.




My knee held up. My shoulder held up. I am so very happy that I have been able to improve and not suffer when I am done. Next challenge, 40 miles.
Be safe, Frank.
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Old 08-27-22, 07:33 AM
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Good to hear! Nice bike and scenery too.
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Excellent. Congrats
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Old 08-27-22, 08:43 AM
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Was this all on dirt? A lot of dirt roads in your area?
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Was this all on dirt? A lot of dirt roads in your area?
Not any real dirt here to ride. This is just off the Greenway between my area and Wakeforest. I saw this a while back on one of my rides and when I got back there this time I decided to investigate. I intend to make this a stopover from now on as it really is very nice there. Here is another shot from that ride.
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Old 08-27-22, 04:26 PM
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Nice spot!
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Great to hear !

That Topstone is lookin good !

Looking forward to getting some rides on the Topstone I recently acquired
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Outstanding, NC is a scenic area for cycling for sure. Have fun, and enjoy.
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Great photos!

I've been riding in your hellacious Helderbergs this week. 😉
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Originally Posted by BTinNYC
Great photos!

I've been riding in your hellacious Helderbergs this week. 😉
Where are you riding? I envy you as I miss the northeast every day.
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
Where are you riding? I envy you as I miss the northeast every day.
Be safe.
Rensselaerville, Berne and Westerlo, close to the border of Pain and Suffering.
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
Where are you riding? I envy you as I miss the northeast every day.
Be safe.
miss the northeast ...

interesting ... what part(s) do you miss most ?

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Originally Posted by t2p
miss the northeast ...

interesting ... what part(s) do you miss most ?

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I was born and grew up in Schenectady NY, near Albany. I loved the Adirondack MTS, Altmont, Thatchers Park, Speculator, Sacandaga reservoir, and down along Rt.88 south. Nothing like that here in eastern NC. Just a lot of hills. Mountains are all west of me and us Yankees are not always welcome out there.
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
I was born and grew up in Schenectady NY, near Albany. I loved the Adirondack MTS, Altmont, Thatchers Park, Speculator, Sacandaga reservoir, and down along Rt.88 south. Nothing like that here in eastern NC. Just a lot of hills. Mountains are all west of me and us Yankees are not always welcome out there.
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ahhhh got it ... upstate NY is beautiful

have family in NC ? how long have you lived there ?

my BIL lives in NC near Concord - moved there around 20 years ago

he and his wife said they miss western PA weather ... yikes that floored me - thought I would never hear that
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Originally Posted by t2p
ahhhh got it ... upstate NY is beautiful

have family in NC ? how long have you lived there ?

my BIL lives in NC near Concord - moved there around 20 years ago

he and his wife said they miss western PA weather ... yikes that floored me - thought I would never hear that
We have been in NC 8 years this December. I also miss the NY seasons. Here is a photo of my work Van when I was in business. This is my home screen on my laptop. I know it sounds crazy but I really miss the north. Here I like that I can ride all year and my wife is an avid gardener so she is happy. Also, the VA here has been incredibly helpful and has helped me more than I can say here. Be safe and ride on
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
We have been in NC 8 years this December. I also miss the NY seasons. Here is a photo of my work Van when I was in business. This is my home screen on my laptop. I know it sounds crazy but I really miss the north. Here I like that I can ride all year and my wife is an avid gardener so she is happy. Also, the VA here has been incredibly helpful and has helped me more than I can say here. Be safe and ride on
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my BIL and wife (in NC) also said they miss the different seasons

when I was riding a lot we rode during the winter months - road and off road ; with the proper clothing it was fine

not for everyone I realize but I was a snowmobiler so it was not a big deal - we snowmobiled on days when the highs were in the low single digits

also rode dirt bikes during winter months - studded tires a real difference maker there


btw - one of my fav summer jobs was with a plumber ; still recall the most important things he taught me:

1 - pay day was Friday
2 - poop flows downhill
3 - don't bite your nails
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Originally Posted by t2p
my BIL and wife (in NC) also said they miss the different seasons

when I was riding a lot we rode during the winter months - road and off road ; with the proper clothing it was fine

not for everyone I realize but I was a snowmobiler so it was not a big deal - we snowmobiled on days when the highs were in the low single digits

also rode dirt bikes during winter months - studded tires a real difference maker there


btw - one of my fav summer jobs was with a plumber ; still recall the most important things he taught me:

1 - pay day was Friday
2 - poop flows downhill
3 - don't bite your nails
I am glad you came away with some knowledge you can use to this day. The winters could be rough especially when I was doing new work with no heat. As my company became better established I got away from new work and specialized in remodeling and residential work. Still love the thought of the big snow now that I am retired. Be safe and ride on. Photo of our pond with 29 Koi before we moved south.
Frank.

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