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forever jewel · Aug 23, 2006

I bought a cheaper, older women's road bike about a week ago and took it to Mike's Bike shop to get a few parts fixed. I've ridden it a couple times this week and today rode over 13 miles :yay:

I feel so accomplished!!! I love it! :huggy:

Lugnut · Aug 23, 2006

forever jewel said:
I bought a cheaper, older women's road bike about a week ago and took it to Mike's Bike shop to get a few parts fixed. I've ridden it a couple times this week and today rode over 13 miles I feel so accomplished!!! I love it!

No idea who Katie is but... :yay:

Keep it up!!!

Katie · Aug 24, 2006

Awesome!!!

Midnightrider · Aug 24, 2006

forever jewel said:
I bought a cheaper, older women's road bike about a week ago and took it to Mike's Bike shop to get a few parts fixed. I've ridden it a couple times this week and today rode over 13 miles I feel so accomplished!!! I love it!

AND, you didn't even come close to wrecking yesterday either :whistle:

Before you know it you are going to be riding twice that, easy. Keep up the good work. :wink:

forever jewel · Aug 24, 2006

Midnightrider said:
AND, you didn't even come close to wrecking yesterday either
Before you know it you are going to be riding twice that, easy. Keep up the good work.

Once I'm fully conditioned and have improved my stamina/endurance, I'll ride circles around you :yay:

forever jewel · Aug 29, 2006

I'm seeing inches melt off my legs! Its glorious :biggrin:

85 miles on my bike in one week! I think I've found my fitness exercise!

All thanks to MR :love:

Nicole_in_somd · Sep 2, 2006

forever jewel said:
I'm seeing inches melt off my legs! Its glorious 85 miles on my bike in one week! I think I've found my fitness exercise!

All thanks to MR

That is so awesome! I would love to ride a bike but I can never find a seat that is comfortable. Good job!

forever jewel · Sep 4, 2006

Nicole_in_somd said:
That is so awesome! I would love to ride a bike but I can never find a seat that is comfortable. Good job!

That's how I felt, especially when I went on a 24.5 mil ride a week or so ago. But I tried out a pair of cycling shorts with a gel padding (today actually) and it works like a charm!!! Highly recommend it! :yay:

BlackSheep · Sep 5, 2006

Make sure you wear a helmet! :huggy:

forever jewel · Sep 5, 2006

BlackSheep said:
Make sure you wear a helmet!

Don't worry! I wear a nice airy one :yay:

Safety first!

Lugnut · Sep 5, 2006

forever jewel said:
I'm seeing inches melt off my legs! Its glorious 85 miles on my bike in one week! I think I've found my fitness exercise!

All thanks to MR

Once you've gotten your "wind" try some intervals on the bike. To start, try sprinting for 30 seconds, then pedal nice and easy for 30 seconds, repeat a few times then continue your leisurely ride.

The sprinting makes for some stunning legs :wink:

and has the added benefit of jumpstarting the metabolism.

forever jewel · Sep 5, 2006

Lugnut said:
Once you've gotten your "wind" try some intervals on the bike. To start, try sprinting for 30 seconds, then pedal nice and easy for 30 seconds, repeat a few times then continue your leisurely ride.

The sprinting makes for some stunning legs and has the added benefit of jumpstarting the metabolism.

I'll have to try that! I was planning on riding this morning, but the rain is holding me up.

Midnightrider · Sep 5, 2006

forever jewel said:
I'll have to try that! I was planning on riding this morning, but the rain is holding me up.

wuss

you gonna let a little rain keep you inside?

J/k i wouldn't worry so much about the wetness as the limited visibility for the drives around you

Katie · Sep 5, 2006

The gel bike shorts make a huge difference in comfort level!!

I wouldn't ride in the rain either. I am hoping to ride tomorrow, but who knows with the weather.

forever jewel · Sep 5, 2006

With the rain, also comes a high chance that I'll get sick...so I'd rather not exert myself in the rain. Better off spinning at the gym when the cats and dogs fall :huggy:

forever jewel · Sep 5, 2006

Midnightrider said:
wuss you gonna let a little rain keep you inside?

J/k i wouldn't worry so much about the wetness as the limited visibility for the drives around you

Wuss? That's your opinion, which is usually wrong :smack:

j/k

Midnightrider · Sep 5, 2006

forever jewel said:
Wuss? That's your opinion, which is usually wrong

j/k

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Na uhhhh!!! :razz:

forever jewel · Sep 5, 2006

Midnightrider said:
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Na uhhhh!!!

Daffy · Sep 13, 2006

Nicole_in_somd said:
That is so awesome! I would love to ride a bike but I can never find a seat that is comfortable. Good job!

There are a few things you can do to fix this, padded shorts (as was recommended), a gel seat cover, a seat that is specifically designed for women, or a combination. I have a seat that was designed for women (available at any bike shop) and use padded shorts. Makes riding MUCH more comfortable.

kwillia · Sep 13, 2006

Daffy said:
There are a few things you can do to fix this, padded shorts

Wouldn't scarfing down a box of powdered donuts add some padding...:shrug:

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