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**luvmypwds** · 08-30-2008, 10:53 AM

Hey there! I'm glad I found this forum! Seems like a great place for the like-minded (ie, nutso about cycling lol) to hang.

I guess one could say that I am somewhat new to cycling; I am active and my main "sport" has been running. I've done lots of half-marathons, a couple of marathons, and a short triathlon. I love running and swimming, but have never really liked biking. However, I am planning on doing a half-ironman next September, so I am vowing to learn to love or at least like biking as well! I have been doing some city biking lately, but am planning on joining a local bike club to do more road riding.

Anyway, thanks for reading and I look forward to lots of saddle time (I think!).

**Flur** · 08-30-2008, 12:51 PM

Welcome to TE!

What is is about biking that you don't enjoy? Maybe we can help you resolve the issues so you have more fun on the bike.

**luvmypwds** · 08-30-2008, 06:53 PM

Thanks Flur!

I don't know...I think it's just that I love running and swimming so much more than biking that it seems that biking is a drudgery. Mind you, the bikes I've had in the past weren't all that great (didn't fit well) so lack of comfort was an issue. At any rate, I have two new bikes coming (one commuter/long distance and the other a road bike) so I will have no more excuses!

I think I find cycling daunting b/c I have only biked in pretty heavy traffic. Needless to say, I have a lot to learn!

**fastdogs** · 08-30-2008, 07:05 PM

portugese water dogs?
vickie

**luvmypwds** · 08-31-2008, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by fastdogs

portugese water dogs?
vickie

Yup!

**Red Rock** · 08-31-2008, 08:49 AM

Welcome to TE

May your new bikes help you enjoy cycling again.

If it is any consolation, I'm the one that has a hard time with running. I just don't like the constant pounding on my legs from the concrete/asphalt. In some ways I wish there was more off road or trails runs that were/are around. I think I could handle dirt much better than asphalt.

Red Rock

**pardes** · 08-31-2008, 09:54 AM

Welcome to the group!

My hat's off to you. I don't think I've ever run more than three steps at a time. Call me Shin Splints.

Yes, it's nice to have a bike that fits you but there is joy in riding any old bike whatsoever. If the expectations are that it's fun, it will be.

I look forward to hearing stories of incorporating biking into your running scheme!

**Sgritn** · 08-31-2008, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by luvmypwds

Hey there! I'm glad I found this forum! Seems like a great place for the like-minded (ie, nutso about cycling lol) to hang.

I guess one could say that I am somewhat new to cycling; I am active and my main "sport" has been running. I've done lots of half-marathons, a couple of marathons, and a short triathlon. I love running and swimming, but have never really liked biking. However, I am planning on doing a half-ironman next September, so I am vowing to learn to love or at least like biking as well! I have been doing some city biking lately, but am planning on joining a local bike club to do more road riding.

Anyway, thanks for reading and I look forward to lots of saddle time (I think!).

Welcome to the forum from another newbie. Hope you learn to love biking as much as I have. I am so down when time, weather gets in the way of a ride.

**luvmypwds** · 09-01-2008, 05:00 AM

I hear you, Sgritn.

Winters in Toronto can be brutal - the roads are just impossible. I know some hard-core bikers (like bike couriers) continue to ride, but I just can't muster up the gumption (and the courage to be quite honest!).

**Velobambina** · 09-01-2008, 05:42 AM

Welcome.

Can you please post a picture of your dogs? I love PWDs (I have 3 golden retrievers).

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