The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Just a browse at the moment, but you never know, I could be persuaded!

I've just got rid of two of my older hybrids as flat bars are not doing it for me any more. I get too much numb hands, even with bar ends. Replaced them with a Ribble Endurance, 105 groupset, hydraulic discs and full mudguards. Been out twice on it and very pleased with it. It'll be my damp/mucky road bike.

 

[Mo1959]

New bike. .

 

[screenman]

Went out yesterday with Pam for a ride to my brothers which is 10 miles away down the cycle track from our house, well I offered to carry the rucksack with bit in and she insisted on doing so out of consideration of my bad back, I thought. So we get to the 5 mile point and Pam says she wants to stop for a drink, out of the rucksack comes 1/2 bottle of wine, 100ml bottle of gin and a can of tonic, no wonder she did not want me to carry it, anyways rehydration at it's best. I carried the rucksack for the rest of the ride, which happened to be a headwind both ways, not unusual for these parts at certain times.

 

[screenman]

That Ribble is a fine looking machine.

 

[Mo1959]

That Ribble is a fine looking machine.

Thanks. It's not the lightest but feels really nice. I paid for the upgrade from the Aksiums to the Ksyriums so it rolls along quite nicely.

 

[welsh dragon]

. Phew. It's so humid and misty here.

 

[Dirk]

. Phew. It's so humid and misty here.

Get out of the shower then!

 

[Paulus]

Morning all. Taking Mrs GM up town this morning, she has a dental appointment, one wisdom tooth to come out. While she's in there I'll be looking around the bike shops, quite fancy a new one.

Anything in particular John?

 

[Paulus]

. Phew. It's so humid and misty here.

Same here, just got back from walking the dog, it feels like I am in a steam bath.

 

[Paulus]

New bike. . View attachment 472369

Nice looking bike. A good upgrade on the wheels.

 

[Dave7]

Finished my excercises. Phew....not done any for 3 weeks and it was hard work.
15 mins spin on the bike
200 situps
A few light weights and some pressups.
Now enjoying boiled egg on ryvita before a shower.....then off to Aldi.
Us retirees never get time to rest

 

[GM]

Anything in particular John?

I've got a couple in mind that I quite like the look Paul. I've got a big birthday coming up in a few weeks, and I'm trying to convince myself that I need to treat myself to a titanium.

 

[classic33]

Morning all. Taking Mrs GM up town this morning, she has a dental appointment, one wisdom tooth to come out. While she's in there I'll be looking around the bike shops, quite fancy a new one.

Can't you just get another bike, like most folk?

 

[Dirk]

Just got back from shopping at Atlantic Village at Bideford.
Bought a couple of pairs of Chinos and some new casual shoes, ready for the summer.

 

[numbnuts]

Just got back from a quick spin 15 miles in one hour