Ride like the wind

[myrori 55]

A couple of weeks ago I we had a nice day and I went to the bike store by the trail to rent a bike just to see if my old arse could still keep one up right. I went out and rode for 2 hours! I LOVED IT!

So I bought a bike right on the spot! Now everyday it is semi decent out I hit the trails! At least 2 hours at a time!

Of course I did not stop at the bike, there was a bike rack, a helment, bike clothes, shoes................................ I sit at work on nice days and just long to be out riding my bike.

[****** 12]

A couple of weeks ago I we had a nice day and I went to the bike store by the trail to rent a bike just to see if my old arse could still keep one up right. I went out and rode for 2 hours! I LOVED IT!

So I bought a bike right on the spot! Now everyday it is semi decent out I hit the trails! At least 2 hours at a time!

Of course I did not stop at the bike, there was a bike rack, a helment, bike clothes, shoes................................ I sit at work on nice days and just long to be out riding my bike.

Looks like one more thing we'll be able to do in our group! Of course, I'll need to get a new bike, but it's on my "punch bowl" list (not ready for the "bucket" yet!). Can't wait!

[coops 1,790]

good for you... two hours a time...wow! That is brilliant. I bet you are really feeling the benefit and toning those thighs and Buns up nicely!! =]

Isn't it good to be able to exercise, enjoy it and actually feel the benefits... this is definately a part of the 'new me' that I am really enjoying!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

So jealous! I have a bum knee that really acts up when I bike, so I can't do it.

[Guitrman 11]

I love biking and getting the whole family and kids into it!!

Great way to exercise!

G

[Susanne 32]

Sounds wonderful! I have been thinking about a road bike, and I looked at a map to see if I could ride to work in a reasonable amount of time, but unfortunately, there is no "nice" route and I am not (yet) willing to ride along some busy streets.

Isn't exercise awesome if you actually enjoy what you are doing?

I also think it helps dealing with weightloss - you may not lose faster, but you are adding milestones to your experience, the first time you ride 10, 20, 50 miles, the first full day trip etc.

[chef neil 25]

Hi-

awesome news-

What kind of bike?

Pics?

I have 3 -

I love cycling- I usually do between 10 an 25 miles- but have done many 50's and one century (100)

I have a road bike- a single speed road bike and was given a rebulit fixed gear.

My biggest hurdle is wondering how to nutrition my self for bike rides, and Water.

we are not supposed to use straws or sip tops- on rides- those are how we drink.

Camel backs and Water bottles- it really isn't feasible to stop every 10 minutes to sip.

I am hoping I am up to a 150 this fall- two days- from SF to wine country-

I did it a few years ago- and would like to do it again-. also raises money for MS.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Yes, yes, yes!!! I know what you mean!!! I had a similar experience a few years back. Went out on a ride and could not believe how it felt. Got a Trek.... and the rest of the stuff :-) ..... and been cycling ever since!!!! My husband says I always have this big great smile and when I finish an event I just beam. It's so enjoyable to me. I'm looking forward to dropping some of this weight because climbing is really rough for me. I do it! But I slow down to turtois times one hundred. People can walk faster up the hill than I can ride LOL. And I'm not kidding. One time this runner passed me up -- he was running, I was "cycling." :-) LOL!!!! I was so embarrased. But it's okay, I kicked his butt downhill . But I still like hills and my rule is "I don't walk my bike." If I have to, I stop... but I ride up. LOL Can't help myself. HAPPY RIDING!!!!!!!!! and congratulations!!!!!

A couple of weeks ago I we had a nice day and I went to the bike store by the trail to rent a bike just to see if my old arse could still keep one up right. I went out and rode for 2 hours! I LOVED IT!

So I bought a bike right on the spot! Now everyday it is semi decent out I hit the trails! At least 2 hours at a time!

Of course I did not stop at the bike, there was a bike rack, a helment, bike clothes, shoes................................ I sit at work on nice days and just long to be out riding my bike.

[myrori 55]

Hi-

awesome news-

What kind of bike?

Pics?

I have 3 -

I love cycling- I usually do between 10 an 25 miles- but have done many 50's and one century (100)

I have a road bike- a single speed road bike and was given a rebulit fixed gear.

My biggest hurdle is wondering how to nutrition my self for bike rides, and Water.

we are not supposed to use straws or sip tops- on rides- those are how we drink.

Camel backs and Water bottles- it really isn't feasible to stop every 10 minutes to sip.

I am hoping I am up to a 150 this fall- two days- from SF to wine country-

I did it a few years ago- and would like to do it again-. also raises money for MS.

Sorry I did not see this post earlier. I got the Raliegh Venture. I have a hard time posting pics here so if you google it you will be able to see it. Not a sport bike, a comfort bike but I love it all the same. My knee will not let ride the down forward position.

I have not had a problem using water bottles on the ride, I did not have the straw/sippy cup restriction. I had a rack put on and I keep some frozen drinks in the bag and one in the water bottle holder.

I am signed up for my first event next Saturday! Tourdecure for diabetes!

[myrori 55]

Yes, yes, yes!!! I know what you mean!!! I had a similar experience a few years back. Went out on a ride and could not believe how it felt. Got a Trek.... and the rest of the stuff :-) ..... and been cycling ever since!!!! My husband says I always have this big great smile and when I finish an event I just beam. It's so enjoyable to me. I'm looking forward to dropping some of this weight because climbing is really rough for me. I do it! But I slow down to turtois times one hundred. People can walk faster up the hill than I can ride LOL. And I'm not kidding. One time this runner passed me up -- he was running, I was "cycling." :-) LOL!!!! I was so embarrased. But it's okay, I kicked his butt downhill . But I still like hills and my rule is "I don't walk my bike." If I have to, I stop... but I ride up. LOL Can't help myself. HAPPY RIDING!!!!!!!!! and congratulations!!!!!

Hills do suck! But I am getting better at them! My first event is next week!

[chef neil 25]

I am signed up for my first event next Saturday! Tourdecure for diabetes!

Nice-

How many miles?

that was my first ride- I did a 50 miler. TDC Napa. now have done it 3 times-

4 years ago- my wife and two kids- did 25 miler it was our anniversary- I wrapped her handle bars with red roses

Let us know how you do.

and post a link to your page- I will give you a donation!

[myrori 55]

I am signed up for my first event next Saturday! Tourdecure for diabetes!

Nice-

How many miles?

that was my first ride- I did a 50 miler. TDC Napa. now have done it 3 times-

4 years ago- my wife and two kids- did 25 miler it was our anniversary- I wrapped her handle bars with red roses

Let us know how you do.

and post a link to your page- I will give you a donation!

That is so nice, thank you! I am going for the 30 mile course since I have only been riding 2 months.

I am really blown away you are donating,, you made my day!

My Tourdecure!