Posted on 02/02/2020 2:14:38 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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There’s no way I’m getting outside for another two or three months in this frozen hellhole. It’s the trainer for me and I’m weak as a kitten. Time to start powering up.
That was me, I was doing the stunt riding for Semenuk.....
Look up electronicbikereviews channel on YouTube. Lots of in depth reviews.
I must be getting younger. I just converted my 21 speed mountain bike to a one speed like the Columbia I had when I was a kid. Better brakes though. lol
I am planning a trip up north to ride the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes this spring. I did it five years ago, so it’s about time to do it again. This time it’ll be on my Surly Ogre. The plan is to start at the west end in Plummer and finish in Wallace, where we usually stay. It takes 6-8 hours at a modest pace, and the scenery is amazing.
Have been riding my gravel bike on the roads of middle of nowhere Idaho as the dirt & gravel routes are currently a bog. Plus the roads have more gravel on them then shoulder of the road due to the county dumping it on the road when it snows.
We have been blessed with a mild, but wet winter so far. I heard the whistle pigs (small version of a prarie dog) on Friday’s ride, which is very early for them to come out. I also had four antelope cross the road about 25 yds ahead of me (they were running at top speed to avoid me) for an awesome 20 mile ride in 40 degree temps. Anniversary of my “He’s a goner” speech the doctor at March AFB gave my wife in 1989 when diagnosed with Addison’s Disease (was 128 lbs and not expected to live through the day). I got better!
Yesterday saw a group of about 20 antelope about 1/4 mile off heading out at a good speed when the wind carried my scent on a 30 mile ride.
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“but she can maintain 18 mph no prob”
It is certain she is a runner.
She’s in the .01 percentile of women over 40.
Yeah she runs allot. She doesn’t average 18 mph but can maintain it on flat. Plus she started taking spin classes.
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You don't need anything fancy to go riding. Even a couple of used bikes would be great! You and your daughter can go riding around the neighborhood. Riding a bike is fun and there is no need to go on an epic journey to enjoy it!!!
18 MPH is pretty damn fast! My limit is about 15 MPH, however
that is on dirt trails. Maybe I could do 18 MPH on streets.
I've had many in my lifetime....
My current ride is a Marin Full Suspension...East Peak...MTN Bike. Old school...but I like it.
We ride on streets. She has a carbon/ titanium bike that can fly.
Great advice!
Have you ever tried ViewRanger? It’s what I use my bike rides
Wow, I’ve been looking for exactly that shirt. I had no idea Fox Racing made such a beast. Thanks!
Excellent!
My current ride is a Marin Full Suspension...East Peak...MTN Bike. Old school...but I like it.
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Had a ‘98 Marin Rift Zone that was going strong after 20 years. Traded it only because it was getting increasing hard to purchase parts like 26” rims, tires under 2” in diameter, v-brakes, etc. That old Marin was rock solid.
Southern N.E.
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