strawdog Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 So took the mountain bike out on the desert for a short ride this afternoon Going down into a wash (not too fast) front wheel found a bit of deep sand and washed out.... resulting in a crash (could be where the name wash came from). No big deal, a few scrapes, torn (old) shirt, bent glasses, and (I'm sure) less than a couple of quarts of blood soaking into the sand.... So now Renee says I am too old for that.... and I should only ride the bike on paved surfaces... WTH ..... WHERE did she come up with that??? Ever crashed on pavement? Makes sand, rocks, and cactus seem soft.... Dave Dave, Renee & furkids Casey & Miss Kitty 1998 Volvo 610 Straight 10 "Leather n' Lace"; Herrin bed w/Rampage motorcycle lift; 2010 40' New Horizons Majestic; 2008 Harley FLSTC; 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; 1999 Yamaha 4X4 Kodiak (that is NOT with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 But recovering the bleeding wreck is so much easier... First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawdog Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 But recovering the bleeding wreck is so much easier... True, but I just rode the bike back out of the desert and left the blood as a trail marker.... Dave Dave, Renee & furkids Casey & Miss Kitty 1998 Volvo 610 Straight 10 "Leather n' Lace"; Herrin bed w/Rampage motorcycle lift; 2010 40' New Horizons Majestic; 2008 Harley FLSTC; 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; 1999 Yamaha 4X4 Kodiak (that is NOT with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'll be 72 in ten days and in the past 4 years I have gone OTB 3 times. Only one hurt; the one on pavement. I was a roadie for many years but when I got back into bicycling a few years ago I learned quickly that times had changed and the places cars go is no place for a cyclist who wants to live to enjoy cycling. I do ride on pavement but I look for the back streets and the short cuts. Vacant lots and alleys are great for that. My road bike mostly hangs on the rack with its tubular tires deflated. I love that bike but traffic is just too dangerous. WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawdog Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 In my defense, Dave (a) hasn't ridden his bike much in a few years...perhaps he got a little overly enthusiastic. And ( I had no idea where he was riding & no idea he had gone out on the desert. Had he broken his ankle, leg, or head...not good. The "age" part factors in because he doesn't bounce as good as he used to, Renee Dave, Renee & furkids Casey & Miss Kitty 1998 Volvo 610 Straight 10 "Leather n' Lace"; Herrin bed w/Rampage motorcycle lift; 2010 40' New Horizons Majestic; 2008 Harley FLSTC; 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; 1999 Yamaha 4X4 Kodiak (that is NOT with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I do enjoy my MTB, Trek Fuel EX 6. Need some excuse to turn the puter off and get out. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 That's just the kind of noises that wives (especially those that don't ride or participate in riskier physical activities themselves!) tend to make. I'm getting to within spittin' distance of 60 - and am still living in sticks and bricks as we prepare to retire and hit the road. I'm still playing ice hockey three nights a week (2 of which are in "18 and over" leagues with my two sons as defensive linemates). I grew up as a competitive bicyclist (won a national championship as a Junior on the road back in '73) - and after a long hiatus, got back on the bike last year to help better control my blood sugar. I managed to ride a total of 5,007 miles in 2014. Every time I come home from hockey with a grapefruit sized bruise ... or from a bike ride with a bright red patch of road rash - my wife starts in with the "you know you're getting too old to keep doing this!" noises. As somebody who has never been attracted to physical challenges in the same way that I have - she just doesn't understand that it's my continued participation in these sorts of activities the keeps me from getting too old too fast. I've long since learned to shake my head in agreement with her ... then go pump up the tires or grab the sticks and head out for another ride or game. All you can do is be smart about the risks you take. Ensure that your gear fits and is well maintained. Hedge your bets by always wearing activity appropriate protective gear (helmets, pads, etc.). Use technology that increases your safety (in my case - I use a Garmin GPS cycling computer that has a feature called "Livetrack". LiveTrack sends my wife an email that "invites" her to join me on my ride - complete with a link to a web page that shows my ride route and current location - in real time - so that if I don't come home on time - she knows right where to go look for me!). Stay within your physical limits - and don't put yourself in situations that are well beyond your skills and/or physical condition. Be smart about the risks you take - but by all means go for the gusto!!!!! The Spacenorman 2012 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 43' DFT 2012 Jeep Liberty Our Travel Website: www.penquinhead.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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