Welcome to TE & a lot of +1s to what has already been said. Ha... I found this forum after having the awful feeling in bike world "do I fit in anywhere, does anyone really care--ugh
". Finding this site was like going to bike-advice-heaven.
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11-09-2009, 04:35 PM #1
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11-09-2009, 04:52 PM #2
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I've been here since the summer when I started riding more to lose weight and re-discovered a joy in getting out on a bike that I had left behind after high school/college. I really appreciate the supportive, community spirit and the quick responses with helpful advice whenever someone asks. I feel like I'm always getting an education here.
Sharon
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11-11-2009, 07:20 PM #3
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Bring it Caprice . . .pics too . . . we even welcome a few well behaved fellows around here
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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11-09-2009, 05:15 PM #4
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I am new (and old, 49) too.
My adult life has been spent on bikes but I am only getting serious now.
I understand the desire so many have to keep healthy and enjoy the kids. I have been driven to fitness for the same reason.
I had to give up a 10k running habit when I developed severe plantar fasciitis. I have a problem with scar tissue development and may never fully recover. Biking has gotten me out in the fresh air again.
I also get to spend more time with my husband. He has been an avid cyclist since his 20s and he is enjoying riding road bikes with me again.
Enjoy your rides with your grandchild. We have biked many miles with our boys. First with them in bike seats and then with them on their own bikes. We have many happy biking memories and wish the same for you.
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11-09-2009, 05:27 PM #5
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The guys at the bike store have told me that a sleek new road bike will not increase my speed, but training right will. I ride a hybrid. It has the perfect geometry for me and I have completed 7 century rides on it and about 2500 miles per season. There is nothing wrong with riding a hybrid. The last century I did-most of the other cyclists had them.
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11-09-2009, 08:13 PM #6
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I love my hybrid!
OK I have sleek road bikes too I won't lie but this is the practical bike. Ninety-five percent of the time you'll see me on this and I LOVE this bike. It's comfy and fast enough to get me to school, work and the grocery when I need. It is a hybrid and I own it with pride!
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