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Old 11-15-2019, 07:44 PM
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I got to tour our local hospital that is in process of big remodel...the head of the ER hosted it...he said that for guys over 50....it's bikes and ladders that most often get them to visit the ER
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Old 11-15-2019, 07:48 PM
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The older you get the more it hurts. As simple as that
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Old 11-15-2019, 08:04 PM
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I got to tour our local hospital that is in process of big remodel...the head of the ER hosted it...he said that for guys over 50....it's bikes and ladders that most often get them to visit the ER
Great, planning a long ride tomorrow followed by cleaning gutters on Sunday.
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Old 11-16-2019, 06:42 AM
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Great, planning a long ride tomorrow followed by cleaning gutters on Sunday.
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Old 11-16-2019, 06:51 AM
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I got to tour our local hospital that is in process of big remodel...the head of the ER hosted it...he said that for guys over 50....it's bikes and ladders that most often get them to visit the ER
Yea, I bet they were on aluminum ladders and not steel, carbon fibre, or titanium. Those ladders are harsh and unforgiving and although they are great for climbing are too sketchy on the descents. Not to mention they also rarely are using a the right size ladder and did not get a proper fit.
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Old 11-16-2019, 03:29 PM
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I fell a couple of years ago, and it seemed to bring on some sciatic nerve related problems. Finally worked through those. Anyway, going really fast on downhills doesn't really make up for going slow on uphills, so I avoid descending quickly most of the time. And I'm more careful about drafting nowadays.
It also helps to beware of Doug.
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Old 11-16-2019, 04:50 PM
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The older you get the more it hurts. As simple as that
I don't think the more it hurts but it damn sure hurts longer. I used to bounce and no big deal. Not so much these days. I used to think I'm not as tough as I once was but I've come to realize I'm not as young as I once was. People piss and moan about getting old and I say it beats the alternative. Lotta of partying to still be had.
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Old 11-16-2019, 06:06 PM
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I got to tour our local hospital that is in process of big remodel...the head of the ER hosted it...he said that for guys over 50....it's bikes and ladders that most often get them to visit the ER
Sheesh... I just hit 67, ride a road bike, and climb ladders nearly every day in my contracting work. I guess I’m doomed!
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Old 11-16-2019, 06:17 PM
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Sheesh... I just hit 67, ride a road bike, and climb ladders nearly every day in my contracting work. I guess I’m doomed!
Nah, Unless you work like this... https://duckduckgo.com/?q=cherry+pic...49_306x423.jpg
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Old 11-16-2019, 06:19 PM
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Low bottom bracket are wonderful, I have 80mm drop on my Firefly
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Old 11-17-2019, 12:44 AM
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