re: #164 Gus

I stopped watching TV maybe 10 years ago. Went through this reading phase for 2 years. Might have read close to 30 books. I’ve always read on and off. Riding was in my early 20s. Average long ride was about 75 miles easy. Crossed New Hampshire and Vermont in one day. Rained all day with a 50 pound load. 100 miles with roaring rivers, rain, and grades.

I threw out my tv years ago. Got married now have a 55 inch. Totally addictive. I usually read 5-10 books a year if I can find things that interest me. With the riding I used to live on the bike. Then did about 10 years on and off just short rides.

I’m currently in training to 200 Km ride to raise money for cancer research. Have raised close to $500 so far with a goal of $3200 for early June.

I think the longest ride I ever did was 160 miles. I’ll never forget that day neither will my legs. It feels great to be riding more lately. Only someone who is into cycling knows that great feeling you get.

I’ve been looking at new bikes A LOT. Started off with $2,000 limit for a new road machine. A friend sent me a link to a Lynskey frame yesterday. With all the bells and whistles over 4k. I kind of hate him now :).