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Victor Khomenko

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In Reply to: RE: 31.81 miles.... posted by ghost of olddude55 on September 14, 2021 at 08:42:20

...each Saturday - 29+ miles, 2 hours. I have three fairly serious hills each way.
I also take two mandatory breaks - as I told myself I am there not just to pedal, but also to enjoy the nature, so I sit for 10-15 minutes, eat, drink, talk to my wife on the phone, watch the river flow and birds dive for fish. That time does not count towards those two hours.
I guess you are retired? I can practically ride twice a week, Tuesday after work and then Saturday. I figure that gives me enough exercise so I can legitimately spend other evenings in my basement workshop. :)
You are doing great, so keep on pedaling!

Edits: 09/14/21

Follow Ups:

I did take a break. - ghost of olddude55 11:35:11 09/14/21 (5)
At the turn round point, I sat for about 10 minutes before starting back.
Yep, I'm retired. My wife is still working but even if she were retired too, she's a late riser. I have the mornings to myself.

The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
- Cold to ride in the early morning? - Victor Khomenko 12:03:34 09/14/21 (4)
  Last Saturday it was pretty chilly, even as I started at 9am. So the first 20-30 minutes it was uncomfortable. So I bought arms warmer, that you can take off after a while.
  - I've got the arm warmers. - ghost of olddude55 12:22:31 09/14/21 (3)
    Also a really good Pearl Izumi jacket. Light weight, looks good, very warm, can be rolled up and stuffed in the tail bag and not get wrinkled.
    Long bib pants, too.
    I had the arm warmers on this morning but pulled them off when I got to the turn around.
    
    The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
    - I used to have all that... - Victor Khomenko 08:06:32 09/15/21 (2)
      ...tons of gear, but I foolishly sold most of it 16 years ago, when I stopped riding. Now trying to buy it again and with bad luck. Bought pants, that are "sized XL" - I was not even able to pull it over my ankle, they truly were sized "extra Asian". I see now some gear has official Asian sizing.
      - Got the opposite problem. - ghost of olddude55 08:29:47 09/15/21 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I used to have all that... posted by Victor Khomenko on September 15, 2021 at 08:06:32
        
        The clothes are too big. XL is too big, L is borderline.
        I picked up a Patagonia fly fishing shirt--they're excellent for riding--got an L instead of a medium and it fits me like a sack.
        
        The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
        
        When I used to buy bike pants, 2XL... - MWE 08:43:22 09/15/21 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Got the opposite problem. posted by ghost of olddude55 on September 15, 2021 at 08:29:47
        
        seemed sized for a child. Definitely varied some among manufacturers, though.
        
        Mark in NC
        "The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon

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