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Tip #298: Keep Old Men Off Mountain Bikes



So, I decide there are few nice days left in the year and I should take advantage of it. I phone my Dad and he says ok. We are off on a mountain biking adventure.

Yes, we got lost.
Yes, the old man fell (twice).
Yes, the falls led to blood.
Yes he was tired.
Yes, it was a great ride.

You see, for being 61 and complete data freak, the old man does ok. Yeah, he is not as fast on the climbs and he chickens out of some big drops, but he does ok.

We got to see the ocean so he was happy, tired but happy. It is nice to spend some q/t with the old guy...though, I think we'll stick to road bikes from now on...

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Anonymous said…
So how many times did the Melon fall, on, well, his Melon? Was he tired?

Hard to beat a good ride ...

You get any gears for that road bike of yours yet?

Noj nOj noJ
1:26 PM
Anonymous said…
Had the pleasure of seeing the "Old Man" this past weekend. He's great fun.
6:45 PM
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