Has anyone taken up Bycyling?

[Turler 6]

I meant to tell you all that mine is also a solid C, but I would love to get stronger and faster and some day make to the A group. We have a handful of riders in that catagory that go on "special rides", just for them! LOL So for now, I will be working on my B status!

~C

[TexasFire 84]

Yes, I changed my user name, guys and dolls!

Wow, J...I think I'll keep our brutal heat instead of your rain and hills for 25 miles. What do you mean its a "kiddie weekend"? Doesn't sound kiddie to me!

Where did those guidelines come from? I'd never heard of those, and it makes me want to improve my "grade"! LOL I'm currently a C, also with the same goal of 17mph average.

[Turler 6]

I got them from Ride Guidelines

[Turler 6]

Heehee You know, if you didn't read what we are talking about, it looks like bra sizes!! LOL

[TexasFire 84]

Very cool find! Thanx, C!

(HA! You're right about the bra sizes! I guess I'm a C all around! LOL)

[OH Juli 15]

TX I share custody of my daughter with my Ex. I have my daughter that weekend. I won't give up my weekends for much of anything. Including a ride.

That's what I meant.

I'm still a D but by the time I get to my goal weight I'll be lucky to be a B. and I'm not talking cycling speed.

[Suzzzie. 3]

Oh i ran a 10K today!

You're such an over-acheiver!

320lbs....10K running the whole time...didnt die....it can be done.

Seriously dude, SLOW DOWN... you're making me look lazy. Oh wait, I have been lazy... and I just ate ice cream. Ummm, anyone wanna come slap me and drag my fat ass to the gym? Please!?

Yes, I changed my user name, guys and dolls! :thumbup:

I didn't even notice! I just see your avitar and sig line and know it's my Stef! :eek: Did I mention that I might be moving to Texas next March (13 months!) I'd be in the Houston area, since that is where my best friend is, but still it's closer, and we'll be able to ride. Yay!

[TexasFire 84]

J, gotcha! I don't blame you...I wouldn't give that up, either! Good for you, mama!

ZZ - I didn't know you were moving to Texas! Hey, Houston is only a couple hours drive away! (Well, four...but still not too bad!) I am going to start looking for a midway point for us to meet and ride! How cool! I can't wait!

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The weather was so amazing here today! I put on my bike gear and threw my bike in the back of the truck and set a new high...68 miles! I loved it! My legs were great, but the neather-regions were screaming during the last part of the ride. It was so great to get my girl out on the road...it's been nothing but trainer lately. I barely made it back to the truck before it got completely dark. Even though I have a light, I just don't want to be out there at night.

[TexasFire 84]

By the way, folks...I must say that I am COMPLETELY at peace about choosing this bike! The comfort level on this girl is amazing compared to my hybrid.

Now if I could only figure out how to get aerobars on there. I would have to give up my auxillary brakes on the center post, but I don't use them, so that's not an issue. I wonder how or if it could be re-done? Sounds like I have a valid reason to visit my LBS, huh?

(For safety reasons, I think I'll leave the credit cards at home! I can't walk in there without spending! It's a candy store! LOL)

[TexasFire 84]

Oh! And the Speedplays get better all the time! I can't imagine being without them now.

I HIGHLY recommend them if you are thinking clipless!

P.S. Insomnia, anyone? ARGH!

[hoosierpoms 0]

TX....I cant remember, what bike did you end up with????

[TexasFire 84]

I got a Specialized Dolce...she's awesome!

[OH Juli 15]

I'm looking at clipless soon...speedplays huh?

Are they beater style?

I need to do some research, because the aerobars, the clipless pedals and the new 21 tires are all going to be added during my bike class next week!

Gloria (that's her name) is getting a make over.

[TexasFire 84]

Nope. I think B described them best when he dubbed them "lollipops".

Here's a link to the info for the ones B and I have...Light Action Chrome-Moly:

SPEEDPLAY : HIGH PERFORMANCE PEDALS

But the same info sheets are available for all their models. The great thing on this site is you can compare pedals, whether you want to compare two Speedplay models or if you want to compare your Speedplay of choice against another maker. (I compared the Light Actions against the Ultegra.)

[whosyadaddy 0]

yeah my spin class has clipless pedals i want to get shoes for.

I had no idea they were all different. i though it was a standard clip? is this right?

should and clipless shoe work?