What To Wear?

[bikerchicky]

Hey pcnurse, you are already stepping in the right direction. i also took up biking to lose weight and get back energy. i LOVE it! these are just the few positives i have found.

health: its good for your body,heart and soul. it will lower you BP, it is low impact. you will lose inches and weight.

clothing: (spring/summer)i have a habit of dressing too warm. you cannot go by the coolness of the air. you need a short sleeve jersey, arm warmers, wind jacket, coolmax sox, good biking baggies with padding that is a one-piece chamois. dress to keep cool but prepare if your not. your body heats up more than you know. i have not ridden in the cooler weather yet. i am from new hampshire.

bike: it sounds like a Specialized Expedition ($350) would be a great bike for you. it is a comfort bike with straight handle bars. tires for packed trails and the road. ans a suspension seatpost for comfort.

club: i have joined a biking club that has organized rides for different level of on-road nad off-road rides. lots of fun and lots of great people.

food/water: it is very very important to eat right ,before and after a ride. hydration is also very important. i eat at least one clif bar per hour of biking. i bring powerade on a ride. i seem to dehydrate very easy. i advise a good book by Liz Applegate, Play Hard Eat Right.

note: when i started out i thought i was going to die. but in a monthes time i have inproved dramatically.

oops i forgot this:

ID: if you bike a lone please carry a form of ID that include emergancy contacts, allergy info, medical conditions, and medicine being taken, etc i laminated one to put in my pocket.

bike computer: a must have to measure you mileage, speed and time. keep a log to see your progress.

i hope this info helps and i hope that you have continued in your good atitude towards your health.