I just joined the forum a few nights ago and I must say that I am impressed with the forum! You are all terrific! I just recently starting riding seriously again after recovering from knee issues and heart/blood pressure issues. I was getting bored with walking on my “dreadmill” so my husband and I decided to start biking again. Great exercise - now if I can just lose my excess weight from being sedentary for so long. I used to ride a mountain bike when I lived in Virginia, but it did not make sense for the flat, paved trails near my home in Florida. Plus it was not the right frame for me either and I think it contributed to my knee problem. So my husband purchased a great hybrid for me to ride - a Giant Innova. He had a racing bike, but after riding my hybrid he decided to get one for himself too. And now we simply cannot get enough of biking! We are currently riding about 30 miles a week (increasing a little each week) and are starting to train for a huge ride - the MS150 (two day, 150 mile ride) next May. We have some smaller event rides coming up this fall, but it is so fun! Florida has a great Rails-to-Trails system and we can take our bikes just about anywhere and get in some great rides. Any advice you can give me on training and nutrition is most welcome! Thanks everyone!!
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08-20-2008, 01:48 AM #1
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Hello From Florida!
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08-20-2008, 05:10 AM #2
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Welcome fellow Floridian! I am fairly new here and to cycling but I am addicted!
Happy roads and trails to you!
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08-20-2008, 09:07 AM #3
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Welcome! Hi from Miami, hope Fay didn't hurt you too bad. Are you coming down here to the Everglades Bike club century in October? Hope to see you.
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08-20-2008, 11:21 AM #4
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Hey from a snowbird (Volusia County... right about where Fay is parked right now - hoping she leaves our roof alone!)
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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08-20-2008, 11:31 AM #5
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She kinda stalled there didnt she? I hope she moves on her merry way soon!
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We are just out of rain band range at the moment and I think I may be able to ride this after noon! woot!
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08-20-2008, 12:09 PM #6
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Welcome
Hi Wildhawk!
I am in St. Petersburg...and you are right if you get out of town a bit there are great places to bike....the Suncoast Trail and the Withlocochee trails are my favorite!
You mention a May MS 150....which one? We have done X5 the Mid Florida Chapter MS 150 (goes to Sea World). And a few others out of state. Thinking of doing the one that goes to Key West next year.
Just keep "lurking" around the forum and you'll get lots of advice...and things to try. Always remember...what works for one may not work for another. So do what feels best for you!
As for Faye...yep...so much for the "mandatory evacuation" order for my area (flood zone)--barely seen a drop of rain. Just darn clouds. Needs to clear up so I can bike on Sunday!
Oh and welcome back to biking!
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