Popular Post Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted November 5, 2021 I’ve not ridden a bike since I rode the GAP last September. Except for once last spring when a guy I work with wanted to do an MTB ride. We attempted it, but he honestly couldn’t ride (had told me he knew how to), so we turned around after 1/2 mile in. He was in physical distress. 😞 But I haven’t had much desire. Maybe I’ll attempt to go out this weekend. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2021 I rode the tank once and an ebike once..shoulder and 90 degree temps were part of my downfall..You just took a break..that's good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Dirtyhip Posted November 5, 2021 Solution Share #3 Posted November 5, 2021 It's ok. You can aways change that scenario to a different one. I slacked off a lot last Summer. We had unsafe air quality, and the home build just left me with no energy left to ride much. I have since turned that around and you can too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 5, 2021 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Zealot said: I’ve not ridden a bike since I rode the GAP last September. This 'confession' might be better posted on a cycling web site. As long as we're doing confessions, I confess I've never even ridden the GAP, so you're one up on me there, Z! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, petitepedal said: I rode the tank once and an ebike once..shoulder and 90 degree temps were part of my downfall..You just took a break..that's good too. How is your shoulder doing? Sadly, I think my right shoulder is close to needing to be replaced now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted November 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: It's ok. You can aways change that scenario to a different one. I slacked off a lot last Summer. We had unsafe air quality, and the home build just left me with no energy left to ride much. I have since turned that around and you can too. Glad you’re back at it! You’re one of my cycling heroes. I can’t imagine you not riding. 😊 I think for me, the new job, the camper project Mrs Z and I delved into, the actual camping and some health stresses all contributed to me slacking off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted November 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: This 'confession' might be better posted on a cycling web site. Well, there is that... 😉 5 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: As long as we're doing confessions, I confess I've never even ridden the GAP, so you're one up on me there, Z! If you ever get an inkling, let me know! (Would give me a reason to get back at it.). 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted November 5, 2021 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Zealot said: Glad you’re back at it! You’re one of my cycling heroes. I can’t imagine you not riding. 😊 I think for me, the new job, the camper project Mrs Z and I delved into, the actual camping and some health stresses all contributed to me slacking off. Change is stressful on people. Thanks for the compliment. I did some riding last Summer, but not nearly as much as my usual. There just wasn't enough energy for it all. Add all the days of unbreathable air and I had a scenario of gaining almost 20 pounds. The weight is back off and I am feeling so accomplished. Just commuting, I am getting 50 miles a week. A few fun days and I am going to easily get 60-80 a week. I don't do as many long mile rides, as I am more prone to dirt miles with some elevation. Hope your health is good. I think you and I both struggle with that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Zealot said: How is your shoulder doing? Great...did 90lbs hex dead lifts a couple weeks ago...I have yet to test it out wearing a camelbak for 7 days... Maybe we need another Great Adventure to test it out... Boy it hurt on that trip!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2021 I took 2020 off completely. 2021 was better but not up to pre 2020 standards. (the high point was the SW challenge ride) I keep promising myself that I will do better next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted November 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I took 2020 off completely. 2021 was better but not up to pre 2020 standards. (the high point was the SW challenge ride) I keep promising myself that I will do better next year. What’s the SW challenge ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Zealot said: What’s the SW challenge ride? One of our members challenged the forum to do 1000 miles in a single day collectively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2021 If you are Catholic, you should say about a dozen Our Fathers, a few Hail Marys, then go out of a ride but not on Sunday morning. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: One of our members challenged the forum to do 1000 miles in a single day collectively. Was it achieved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zealot said: Was it achieved? It was, I even kicked in a few miles and I was on chemotherapy at the time. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted November 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Longjohn said: It was, I even kicked in a few miles and I was on chemotherapy at the time. Chemo? For? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2021 I have Leukemia, it was stable for years but after my heart attack and my wife died it went out of control and my oncologist told me it was time to start chemo. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted November 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I have Leukemia, it was stable for years but after my heart attack and my wife died it went out of control and my oncologist told me it was time to start chemo. Where are you currently with regards to treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #19 Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, Zealot said: Where are you currently with regards to treatment? I had my last treatment the end of August. I have bloodwork every three weeks. The chemo was rough, it didn’t play nice with my heart meds and it involved stopping mid-treatment and ambulance ride to the ER and being admitted to the hospital for four days two different times. I see my oncologist next month and will find out how I’m doing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted November 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I had my last treatment the end of August. I have bloodwork every three weeks. The chemo was rough, it didn’t play nice with my heart meds and it involved stopping mid-treatment and ambulance ride to the ER and being admitted to the hospital for four days two different times. I see my oncologist next month and will find out how I’m doing. Prayers offered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted November 5, 2021 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Zealot said: We attempted it, but he honestly couldn’t ride (had told me he knew how to), He didn't know how to ride? Had you taken the time to teach him, you might have had a very encouraging ride partner to get you out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted November 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Mr Beanz said: He didn't know how to ride? Had you taken the time to teach him, you might have had a very encouraging ride partner to get you out there. It’s a long and complicated story. Short version, in conversation he found out I mountain bike. He got excited and told me he used to ride out west. Said he doesn’t currently own a bike but would like to get back into it. He spoke the language and knew the places. I got excited and loaned him one of my bikes. Well before we went out I asked many questions to determine his skill level. He was convincing in his confirmation that he was very experienced. I took him to a moderate course that starts out pretty easily. He literally fell over 5 times in the parking lot just trying to ride on the asphalt. After he could keep the bike upright, I was very tentative about letting him on the trail. He insisted he could do it. We went out slow. He couldn’t handle the smallest of obstacles, fell over more, walked a lot and was winded within a quarter mile. When we got to a section of the trail where the effort level goes up exponentially, I stopped and told him it was advisable that we didn’t continue. He agreed, apologized and told me he couldn’t do it. Back at the car we talked and I offered to start riding with him on the bike path or C&O to get his lungs and legs back. I would have helped him out. He sounded like he wanted to. He asked me to help him find a bike he could buy. I did. I found some really decent deals at very low costs. He then told me he didn’t have the funds. And has never mentioned it again. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted November 5, 2021 I believe personally that he was simply embarrassed. I honestly felt bad for him and truly didn’t want him to get hurt. And was sincere in my offer to train with him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #24 Posted November 5, 2021 It’s funny that he talked like he knew what he was doing. Maybe he hung out in a bar that cyclists frequented and picked up the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #25 Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: It’s funny that he talked like he knew what he was doing. Maybe he hung out in a bar that cyclists frequented and picked up the language. He had lived in California for awhile. Actually quite near to where I was I when I lived there. He knew the mtb venues in the area. Was very descriptive of some of his rides there. Very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #26 Posted November 5, 2021 They say you never forget how to ride a bike. I guess he proved them wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2021 Share #27 Posted November 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Zealot said: I’ve not ridden a bike since I rode the GAP last September. Except for once last spring when a guy I work with wanted to do an MTB ride. We attempted it, but he honestly couldn’t ride (had told me he knew how to), so we turned around after 1/2 mile in. He was in physical distress. 😞 But I haven’t had much desire. Maybe I’ll attempt to go out this weekend. I'm in the same boat Zealot. Lots of life crap has hit and I just don't have the time nor the desire. I trust it will come back -- it always does -- but I'm not losing any sleep over it. You'll do it when you are ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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