I did the same this past May, Grenouille, to celebrate my birthday. Also with a couple miles to spare. Was my first half-century. Looking forward to making it an annual tradition.
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Life's a journey--and I'm just here for the ride.
Grenouille a big congrats
I tryed to ride my age back when I was 65 but I had a blow out at 62 miles walked a mile and got a ride from a passing pickup the last 2. I am not ever doing that many miles again ..
Congrats, my birthday is coming up, August 5th., I don't know if I'm really able to ride 57 miles!
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B.J. Ondo
My Bikes:
2011 Jamis Allegro 1: Weekend/Distance
1995 Research Dynamis Coyote Two: Utiity/Trailer Tugger
Take care, Ride Safe, have FUN!