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07-21-2006, 12:03 PM #1
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Yet another new poster!
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Hello All... another new one to the Board!
I have started commuting (well, half-commuting - there is a park-and-ride seven miles from work, so I ride from there), and feel happy and refreshed on the days that I get to ride in! I began riding to save some on gas money (my truck gets 15 mpg
)... but I think it's really a wash, since I eat more food on the days I commute! Ha! Oh well. Now I want another jersey, too... all I have is one pair of cycling shorts and a wool jersey (which I love, but when it's 90 degrees and humid I would love something cooler). Plus, I only have a mountain bike, and a road bike would be really nice... I can see this becoming as expensive as my horses really quickly! I'll have to get a second job.
My husband is a cyclist... used to work at a bike shop, races both road and mountain. He seems happy to see that I am riding something other than my horses! Is there hope for me? Sometimes it seems that I will never be fit enough to go for a ride with him... he is just so fast! I am faster now than I was a few weeks ago, but...
I have already gotten some good advice and tips from all of you as I have been reading the board. Thanks!
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07-21-2006, 12:11 PM #2
Sell crazy someplace else
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Jennifer
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
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07-21-2006, 12:15 PM #3
I like bikes
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welcome Haudlady!
if you keep riding you might start looking better and never lose a pound.
Some of us GAIN weight as our legs become strong and muscular.
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07-21-2006, 01:52 PM #4
Life Is Good
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haudlady i love your avitar! i miss riding and my bf doesn't understand my love of horses either. boys.....
welcome to the board. yes there is hope for you! as far as riding with my bf i have the same problem. he is just like your other half. even on his easiest day he kicks my butt!
happy trails!"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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07-21-2006, 02:21 PM #5
Sell crazy someplace else
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I wonder if that explains my gain? My legs look better but the scale claims otherwise.
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Jennifer
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
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07-21-2006, 02:24 PM #6
I like bikes
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yes, muscle is heavier than fat! Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
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07-21-2006, 02:33 PM #7
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Oh my -- I love your avatar, especially the gray. Are those yours?
Welcome to the board. And you can't get a second job -- you'll be spending that time riding!
“Hey, clearly failure doesn’t deter me!”
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07-21-2006, 02:33 PM #8
Sell crazy someplace else
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That is indeed good news. It has been one of those day where not much has gone right. I did order a Brooks Saddle, to help chear me up. Originally Posted by mimitabby
I am hoping to see more toning/muscle definition in the upcoming months.
Jennifer
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07-21-2006, 02:46 PM #9
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well i'm not the only one not having a good day then. and this explains why i just bought a bunch of stuff online. including a helmet (needed one since i got my bike, just getting around to buying it now). Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
It has been one of those day where not much has gone right. I did order a Brooks Saddle, to help chear me up. I am hoping to see more toning/muscle definition in the upcoming months."Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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07-21-2006, 02:50 PM #10
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It is fun to shop online. Hopefully you bought a lot of fun things to brighten your day. What colour helmet?
Jennifer
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07-21-2006, 03:32 PM #11
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i got this one: Giro Skyla in white/gold
"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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07-21-2006, 03:35 PM #12
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Welcome to the board Haudlady. And yes, there's hope for you!!! Continue what you're doing, have patience and enjoy. You'll find a plethora of information here from all the wonderful posters.
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07-21-2006, 05:06 PM #13
Sell crazy someplace else
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You chose a lovely helmet. Originally Posted by chickwhorips
I also have a Giro. Mine is pink and white.Jennifer
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
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07-22-2006, 08:17 AM #14
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Welcome, Haudlady! This forum is great--many helpful and supportive women here. You will love it. WTG on commuting also!
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07-22-2006, 06:38 PM #15
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Hi! I am also new to the board and it was funny reading your post becuase it was almost as if I wrote it! I am also a new bike rider (about a year), my husband is a very advanced rider, I own horses, and my husband has been bugging me to trade in my horses for biking! How weird! So about a year ago, I starting with a mountain bike. It was okay, but my horses took up all my time AND MONEY. I started really enjoying bike riding so about a month ago my husband bought me a road bike. I also recently decided to sell my horses, so I pretty much traded an expensive hobby for another expensive hobby!
But I will tell you, once you go road bike, YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK!!! If you ever get the opportunity to switch, it's welllllll worth it!!!
Good luck with the riding!!! your bike and your horses!!!
