Today's Ride....As Highbinder would say " What I learned "

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I learned I'm not as young as I once was these thing's will kill you  
Rode about 5 miles this evening and plan to start riding this " thing " alittle more.
I bought this in 2009 when I came home from the hospital after busting my left lung with plans to just wear it out....That did'nt last long as stated above these things will kill you.I enjoyed my ride today it was cold with high winds but all and all a good ride.Sure wish Ol'Steamer was closer I'd like to run that pink Josie and the Pussy Cats model he rides    

[rainman]

gave them things up a long time ago leg just didn't want to get me back to the top the big hills

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

gave them things up a long time ago leg just didn't want to get me back to the top the big hills

No doubt my friend I can still feel the burn .

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Got one I keep saying I should blow the dust off and give a whirl again...........Then I remember the calf burns and lean towardsa the motorized bike.  Glad you had a good ride. 





I really do need to get mine road worthy again. 

[fon1961]

lol!  joe, ride it like you stole it and then let's go have a beer.  i'm buying!

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Got one I keep saying I should blow the dust off and give a whirl again...........Then I remember the calf burns and lean towardsa the motorized bike.   Glad you had a good ride.  





I really do need to get mine road worthy again.  

Work on it Dave maybe we can trailer them like Harley's and hook-up somewhere in the middle someday    I'm thinking Big South Fork.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

lol!  joe, ride it like you stole it and then let's go have a beer.  i'm buying!

I could use a nice cold beer...Will you bring it to me my legs hurt 

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Got one I keep saying I should blow the dust off and give a whirl again...........Then I remember the calf burns and lean towardsa the motorized bike.   Glad you had a good ride.  





I really do need to get mine road worthy again.  

Work on it Dave maybe we can trailer them like Harley's and hook-up somewhere in the middle someday    I'm thinking Big South Fork.

We may have to someday. Used to have this setup with a Suzuki Boulevard I had.

[Jess from VA]

I would only use one of those if it was delivered to the top of the hill so I could coast to the bottom.

I had a nice mountain bike......... I gave it to the neighbor's children before it got completly rusted.



Unfortunately, the treadmill in the living room still works.

[Highbinder]

What I learned about those things, is that as a young boy I always ended up riding one that was to big for me and that bar always made me talk in a high pitch...as I look back on it, it seems to me the one they called the girls bike should have been designed for us boys and the girls should have got that one.. Now I would like to know if you wear spandex outfits and one of those little pointy helmets when you ride it? ...I did notice the little water bottle for those long trips...

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

What I learned about those things, is that as a young boy I always ended up riding one that was to big for me and that bar always made me talk in a high pitch...as I look back on it, it seems to me the one they called the girls bike should have been designed for us boys and the girls should have got that one.. Now I would like to know if you wear spandex outfits and one of those little pointy helmets when you ride it? ...I did notice the little water bottle for those long trips...

  No I have'nt bought any of those gay looking tight's ...And you know me when not in a helmet state I let the wind blow my lock's 

[YoungPUP]

Rode those a Lot in high school, raced a little too on a county circuit (sp?) Biggest tips is to make sure that at the highest point of pedal travel, make sure that knee is at a 90 degree angle, if not it'll play hell on the knees.  As to distance/terrain, start small and get bigger.  Good luck.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Rode those a Lot in high school, raced a little too on a county circuit (sp?) Biggest tips is to make sure that at the highest point of pedal travel, make sure that knee is at a 90 degree angle, if not it'll play hell on the knees.  As to distance/terrain, start small and get bigger.  Good luck.

Back in my teen years I had several in fact the worse I've ever been hurt on two-wheels was on a Schwinn 10 speed . Coming off a hill near where Big Al lives today letting her roll looking back to see where my friend was and hit a rain drain    Took a ambulance ride that day broke my collar bone ,both hand's injuried and road rash from hell.

[..]

Get some bar end bars. They let you alter your riding position.

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/bar-end.htm

I put some on mine. What a difference.

Don't do too much too soon. If you hurt you will not ride until you don't. Ride a shorter distance but do it every day possible and build up to longer distances.

It took me a couple of months to build up to a 16 mile loop last summer.

Haven't ridden the bike since cold weather arrived. Any warm day right now is a riding day. Once the weather warms up I'll be back on the nut crunching saddle. 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Get some bar end bars. They let you alter your riding position.

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/bar-end.htm

I put some on mine. What a difference.

Don't do too much too soon. If you hurt you will not ride until you don't. Ride a shorter distance but do it every day possible and build up to longer distances.

It took me a couple of months to build up to a 16 mile loop last summer.

Haven't ridden the bike since cold weather arrived. Any warm day right now is a riding day. Once the weather warms up I'll be back on the nut crunching saddle. 

I took that nad crusher off the first time I rode it the one on it now is made by Schwinn and does'nt get anywhere near the twins....It was like going from a stock Valkyrie seat to a Ultimate 

[Stanley Steamer]

I think my youth and vigor and my single speed could cancel out your old age and  21 speed.....


safety equipment adds some drag to mine.....and it's SALMON, not pink!!......

	powered by Aeva

I used to have some of those "Speed pants".....many moons ago.....







You keep practicing Joe, and you'll be beating Big Al down the Dragon on that thing.....

[Skinhead]

I used to ride 18.5 miles each way to work 3 days a week, and then would go riding for fun on the weekends.  Now that was here in Michigan where it's flat, not God's country, where Joe lives.  I used to get up at 4:30 AM, get to work about 6:15, shower and star at 7:00 feeling like a million bucks, then ride home.  Had a flat belly and felt great.

Then I got a motorcycle again, and can't find the time to pedal any more.  Keep at it Joe, a little further each time, and quit the smokes, that'll help more than anything (other than a little motor).

[Valkahuna]

Down here in Florida I ride a bike every day. Being flat helps a lot. It sure is good exercise, and is a lot easier on my knees that walking or running. The apehangers keep me upright which is great for my back and neck, both of which are not in great shape. Using this bike, and doing weight watchers with my better half have let me lose over twenty pounds since January 4th.

Here is a pic. This is just like mine, color, handlebars, etc. Mine is in just as good a shape, but I don't have as good a photo of it.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I think my youth and vigor and my single speed could cancel out your old age and  21 


 

You are one of a kind no doubt     But I still think I could take " Ol Pink " 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I used to ride 18.5 miles each way to work 3 days a week, and then would go riding for fun on the weekends.  Now that was here in Michigan where it's flat, not God's country, where Joe lives.  I used to get up at 4:30 AM, get to work about 6:15, shower and star at 7:00 feeling like a million bucks, then ride home.  Had a flat belly and felt great.

Then I got a motorcycle again, and can't find the time to pedal any more.  Keep at it Joe, a little further each time, and quit the smokes, that'll help more than anything (other than a little motor).

Nicotine is a powerful, addicting drug that I've struggled with since 2009....Sometimes I do alright , sometimes not so      I've spent well over $700.00 on  Chantix did the patch and chewed that nasty gum that's another $200.00 or so     Probably quit when they finally kill me 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Down here in Florida I ride a bike every day. Being flat helps a lot. It sure is good exercise, and is a lot easier on my knees that walking or running. The apehangers keep me upright which is great for my back and neck, both of which are not in great shape. Using this bike, and doing weight watchers with my better half have let me lose over twenty pounds since January 4th.

Here is a pic. This is just like mine, color, handlebars, etc. Mine is in just as good a shape, but I don't have as good a photo of it.

A classic 

[hotglue #43]

Joe.... put a motor on it.... you will be fine!!!!
Glad ta hear yer not wearing the tights....  but I still may have ta poke out my mind's eye.....
Now... if ya put on one of the pointy helmets.....

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Joe.... put a motor on it.... you will be fine!!!!
Glad ta hear yer not wearing the tights....  but I still may have ta poke out my mind's eye.....
Now... if ya put on one of the pointy helmets.....

Posted it on Facebook as well and Daniel Meyer wants to put a Valk motor on it 

[hotglue #43]

Down here in Florida I ride a bike every day. Being flat helps a lot. It sure is good exercise, and is a lot easier on my knees that walking or running. The apehangers keep me upright which is great for my back and neck, both of which are not in great shape. Using this bike, and doing weight watchers with my better half have let me lose over twenty pounds since January 4th.

Here is a pic. This is just like mine, color, handlebars, etc. Mine is in just as good a shape, but I don't have as good a photo of it.

Sweet!!!! looks like a 98 burgandy and cream!!!!!

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

I used to ride 18.5 miles each way to work 3 days a week, and then would go riding for fun on the weekends.  Now that was here in Michigan where it's flat, not God's country, where Joe lives.  I used to get up at 4:30 AM, get to work about 6:15, shower and star at 7:00 feeling like a million bucks, then ride home.  Had a flat belly and felt great.

Then I got a motorcycle again, and can't find the time to pedal any more.  Keep at it Joe, a little further each time, and quit the smokes, that'll help more than anything (other than a little motor).

Nicotine is a powerful, addicting drug that I've struggled with since 2009....Sometimes I do alright , sometimes not so      I've spent well over $700.00 on  Chantix did the patch and chewed that nasty gum that's another $200.00 or so     Probably quit when they finally kill me 

I smoked several packs a day most of my life, started around age 13. Quit for a year once at 19 and missed it everyday. Measured my breaks at work by cigarettes smoked, a break was one and a half, lunch was 4. Tried tapering off, tried cold turkey, tried gum.

Finally quit cold turkey in 95 after doing the hypnotism thing and it was easy. Truly amazing. It didn't work for my wife but did for me. Never thought anything happened during the process, was just one of maybe 35 people in the room. As we walked out he said "throw your smokes in the trash as you leave". After spending $50 which I assumed was wasted I thought "what's another buck or two" and tossed them. Then I never wanted to smoke again (for more than a second or two) and never bought another pack. I'm still amazed that I was finally able to walk away from them.

[donaldcc]

 
   Better to toss the smokes than to ride the bike.  Now if you do both you are going to feel better and the bike will be easier.  You may also enjoy your motorcycle rides more.  Best of luck to you!   

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I used to ride 18.5 miles each way to work 3 days a week, and then would go riding for fun on the weekends.  Now that was here in Michigan where it's flat, not God's country, where Joe lives.  I used to get up at 4:30 AM, get to work about 6:15, shower and star at 7:00 feeling like a million bucks, then ride home.  Had a flat belly and felt great.

Then I got a motorcycle again, and can't find the time to pedal any more.  Keep at it Joe, a little further each time, and quit the smokes, that'll help more than anything (other than a little motor).

Nicotine is a powerful, addicting drug that I've struggled with since 2009....Sometimes I do alright , sometimes not so      I've spent well over $700.00 on  Chantix did the patch and chewed that nasty gum that's another $200.00 or so     Probably quit when they finally kill me 

I smoked several packs a day most of my life, started around age 13. Quit for a year once at 19 and missed it everyday. Measured my breaks at work by cigarettes smoked, a break was one and a half, lunch was 4. Tried tapering off, tried cold turkey, tried gum.

Finally quit cold turkey in 95 after doing the hypnotism thing and it was easy. Truly amazing. It didn't work for my wife but did for me. Never thought anything happened during the process, was just one of maybe 35 people in the room. As we walked out he said "throw your smokes in the trash as you leave". After spending $50 which I assumed was wasted I thought "what's another buck or two" and tossed them. Then I never wanted to smoke again (for more than a second or two) and never bought another pack. I'm still amazed that I was finally able to walk away from them.

Thanks for sharing that Mike...Still hoping you heal up and make InZane.

[sugerbear]

my brother did the "ear shock" thing. put electrodes on the ears, gave a very mild shock.

threw his pack in the trash as he walked out the door. been several years now, still no smoking.

don't have a clue how, but it worked for him.

[rmrc51]

When I found that that you had to wear one of those stupid looking "piss pots'' on you head to ride a bicycle, that was it for me. I rode a bike as a kid all over God's creation with no hat at all. I'll be cursed if I'm gonna wear any kind of helmet on a bicycle now! There are a few things about betting older that seem to be positive. One of them is that you get top a point that you just won't give in on certain issues or just won't put up with some kinda crap. To me, this is one of them. I have no idea why, but I just won't wear any kind of helmet or bucket on a bicycle. So there!!! lol 

[R J]

I got 2 of them damn things hanging from the ceiling in the garage.

1 10 speed, and the other is a 21 speed.  Daughter rode it in RAGBRAI once and we hung it up.

RAGBRAI is a ride here in Iowa from the West border to the East border.   I rode it a couple of times on MGM as a crowd breaker up.     The people putting it on decided that was too dangerous for the spectators.   We ran over a few toes in the crowd.

RAGBRAI = (R)egisters (local paper) (A)nnual (G)reat (B)icycle (R)ide (A)cross (I)owa.  The 1st ride had  300 people signup.  This year there was like 8,500 registered riders and a few hundred more non-registered riders.  8,500 riders is supposedly the maximum, but others get in the group and ride along.

Internet write-ups:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAGBRAI#First_year

Main link:
http://ragbrai.com/routemaps/2012-route-maps/

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

When I found that that you had to wear one of those stupid looking "piss pots'' on you head to ride a bicycle, that was it for me. I rode a bike as a kid all over God's creation with no hat at all. I'll be cursed if I'm gonna wear any kind of helmet on a bicycle now! There are a few things about betting older that seem to be positive. One of them is that you get top a point that you just won't give in on certain issues or just won't put up with some kinda crap. To me, this is one of them. I have no idea why, but I just won't wear any kind of helmet or bucket on a bicycle. So there!!! lol 

No helmets required for bicyclists in The Great State Of Tennessee ....At least I don't think so 

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

I used to ride 18.5 miles each way to work 3 days a week, and then would go riding for fun on the weekends.  Now that was here in Michigan where it's flat, not God's country, where Joe lives.  I used to get up at 4:30 AM, get to work about 6:15, shower and star at 7:00 feeling like a million bucks, then ride home.  Had a flat belly and felt great.

Then I got a motorcycle again, and can't find the time to pedal any more.  Keep at it Joe, a little further each time, and quit the smokes, that'll help more than anything (other than a little motor).

Nicotine is a powerful, addicting drug that I've struggled with since 2009....Sometimes I do alright , sometimes not so      I've spent well over $700.00 on  Chantix did the patch and chewed that nasty gum that's another $200.00 or so     Probably quit when they finally kill me 

I smoked several packs a day most of my life, started around age 13. Quit for a year once at 19 and missed it everyday. Measured my breaks at work by cigarettes smoked, a break was one and a half, lunch was 4. Tried tapering off, tried cold turkey, tried gum.

Finally quit cold turkey in 95 after doing the hypnotism thing and it was easy. Truly amazing. It didn't work for my wife but did for me. Never thought anything happened during the process, was just one of maybe 35 people in the room. As we walked out he said "throw your smokes in the trash as you leave". After spending $50 which I assumed was wasted I thought "what's another buck or two" and tossed them. Then I never wanted to smoke again (for more than a second or two) and never bought another pack. I'm still amazed that I was finally able to walk away from them.

Thanks for sharing that Mike...Still hoping you heal up and make InZane.

Thanks man, me too. 

[Valkernaut]

Tennessee has a ride called the BRAT. Rode six of them but it's been quite a while. considering gettin' back on it!

Jim