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  1. #1
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    Jul 2008
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    Still Commuting at 70!

    Hello again from Pardes. I haven't been around for a few years but I wanted to return and say thanks to all of you that helped me ditch the car and go GREEN in 2008. I turned 70 this year and haven't driven anything but one of my three beloved bikes for everything I need. It's such a GRAND way to live life.

    Arthritis has certainly become a problem but on really bad days, I drag out the E-bike and go on about my business and pleasure.

    I hope to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and catch up on what's new these days at the great Team Estrogen. BTW, I still laugh out loud at the "girlie bits" posts that we shared. What a hoot you all are!
    "The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we might become." Charles Dubois

  2. #2
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    Sillycon Valley, California
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    Hey pardes, good to see you here again!

  3. #3
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    May 2008
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    northern Virginia
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    Hello again! Glad you're enjoying life on your bikes.

    How do you shop by bike? Do you use a trailer or have a cargo bike?

    - Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
    - Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
    - Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle

    Gone but not forgotten:
    - Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
    - Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles

  4. #4
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    Pacific Northwest
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    Hello, Pardes! How nice to see you back here.

  5. #5
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    california
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    hello padres, indeed, such a 'grand' way to live life!!!....hoping i'm still happily riding in 39 years ....and yeah e-bikes are good for a number of reasons!!!!!!!


    "... surtout il s'agit à tout moment de sacrifier ce que nous sommes à ce que nous pouvons devenir."….charles du bos
    ‘The negative feelings we all have can be addictive…just as the positive…it’s up to
    us to decide which ones we want to choose and feed”… Pema Chodron

  6. #6
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    Feb 2005
    Location
    Concord, MA
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    Glad you are back!
    2015 Trek Silque SSL
    Specialized Oura

    2011 Guru Praemio
    Specialized Oura
    2017 Specialized Ariel Sport

  7. #7
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    Aug 2005
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    Welcome back!! I remember you well!! Glad to hear you're still at it!
    Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...

  8. #8
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    Delaware
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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    Hello again! Glad you're enjoying life on your bikes.

    How do you shop by bike? Do you use a trailer or have a cargo bike?
    I use panniers on the back of the bike and a basket in the front. It's astonishing how much you can haul. Well except for a queen size mattress...
    "The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we might become." Charles Dubois

  9. #9
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    It does feel wonderful. Thank you!
    "The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we might become." Charles Dubois

  10. #10
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    Sep 2006
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
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    Hey Pardes, nice to see you! I'm rarely here myself but drop by from time to time. Good to see you're still on bike :-)
    Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin

    1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
    2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
    2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett

  11. #11
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    Sep 2007
    Location
    Uncanny Valley
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    Pardes! Great to see you. Hope you pop in now and again, I always enjoy your musings and pictures!
    Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler

 

 

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