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wolf · 08-25-2005, 10:34 AM

The little stars make the woman's seat so much cooler, don't you think?

lookout123 · 08-25-2005, 10:34 AM

That will work, but this has proven to be more popular from what i hear.

Cyclefrance · 08-25-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

That will work, but this has proven to be more popular from what i hear.

Remind me never to offer to share my tandem with you....

lookout123 · 08-25-2005, 11:02 AM

that isn't the right equipment for me, i prefer and inny, not an outty. that being said - i don't cycle anywhere but in the gym.

Cyclefrance · 08-25-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

that isn't the right equipment for me, i prefer and inny, not an outty.

Well, that's a relief....!

Griff · 08-29-2005, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by melidasaur

I love my bike... what can i say.

Did you get out?

I took Merlin mountain biking yesterday afternoon when we got back from our local pro road race, the Chris Thater Memorial. My trails are in good shape except for the multiflora rose on the lower section. I'm gonna get down there with a weed wacker today.

melidasaur · 08-29-2005, 11:44 PM

[quote=Griff]Did you get out?[quote]

yes, I did and it was GREAT! I did about a 15 mile ride last Tuesday and about 10 or so on Friday and about 25 on Saturday. I actually got in big trouble on Saturday. I have a county map from the bike shop and I parked at a park and then took my ride from there... I was gone for 3 hours, didn't call home to let Mr. Saur know that I was okay. I wasn't riding the whole time - I actually found two farms that had horses - one had miniture horses and the other had big Belgians... so I stopped and fed the horses. My mom yelled at me too... said I shouldn't be cycling alone out in the country. I didn't see many cars, but I guess I see their point - you know - girl alone, out in the country with just a bike.

It was a good ride though. It's getting dark early again, so I may just have to use my lunch hours and Saturday/Sunday mornings for my rides. Dang.

wolf · 08-30-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by melidasaur

My mom yelled at me too... said I shouldn't be cycling alone out in the country.

Tell your mom that you have a cellphone and have a friend that can advise you on the purchase of a small pistol ...

LabRat · 08-30-2005, 09:46 AM

Congratulations on your bike! After many years of wanting a road bike, I bought one too. (see the earlier posts about my new Giant) I haven't had as much time on it as I'd like. In fact, I bought a trainer so that I could get my butt used to it over the winter, and my road bike is still attached to it in the basement. I ride it occasionally when watching TV, but this summer, my new mountain bike has gotten all the action towing my kid in her Burley. (10 mi this past Sat, she fell asleep for 40 min during the ride) You should really check out RAGBRAI, it sounds like you're definately in shape for it, and relatively close enough to do it.

Griff · 09-02-2005, 09:28 AM

I just flushed a bear out of the woods mtn biking! Thankfully he beat feet er paws directly away from me. Somehow Merlin missed the whole thing. Anyway cool way to start the day.

Fleur · 09-28-2005, 09:24 PM

Congrats to me!!! I survived a total hip replacement, last December (oh don't ask why) and got myself (with a little help from my spouse), a Trek Hybrid 7100, 2006 which is a great bike. It's a little treat for them that "enjoy" orthopaedic problems more than they should at any and especially, younger baby boomer, folks like me.

Griff · 09-29-2005, 05:37 AM

Congrats to you!

Is there much discomfort when you ride?

Fleur · 09-29-2005, 11:15 AM

No discomfort, it's just that I have to start slow and my legs are rather weak from sitting around a lot (about 10 months) before I was prepared to have the surgery done....

I expect in a few months I will be "up to speed" as they say. Thanks.....my hip is great absolutely a total success, praise be!!!

Fleur · 10-01-2005, 02:20 PM

I am a lot more out of shape than I was at 12 or so....I gotta take it slowly, methinks, as I have been a sedentary sort for so long. Twenty minutes every other day will have to be sufficient for now.

Griff · 10-01-2005, 03:45 PM

That is exactly the right attitude. You have to build muscle tissue around your joints to protect them from injury. Once you do that you can choose the level of intensity you want.

08-25-2005, 10:34 AM	#196
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The little stars make the woman's seat so much cooler, don't you think? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-25-2005, 10:34 AM	#197
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	That will work, but this has proven to be more popular from what i hear. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-25-2005, 11:02 AM	#199
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	that isn't the right equipment for me, i prefer and inny, not an outty. that being said - i don't cycle anywhere but in the gym. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-29-2005, 11:44 PM	#202
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	[quote=Griff]Did you get out?[quote] yes, I did and it was GREAT! I did about a 15 mile ride last Tuesday and about 10 or so on Friday and about 25 on Saturday. I actually got in big trouble on Saturday. I have a county map from the bike shop and I parked at a park and then took my ride from there... I was gone for 3 hours, didn't call home to let Mr. Saur know that I was okay. I wasn't riding the whole time - I actually found two farms that had horses - one had miniture horses and the other had big Belgians... so I stopped and fed the horses. My mom yelled at me too... said I shouldn't be cycling alone out in the country. I didn't see many cars, but I guess I see their point - you know - girl alone, out in the country with just a bike. It was a good ride though. It's getting dark early again, so I may just have to use my lunch hours and Saturday/Sunday mornings for my rides. Dang. __________________ I love England, what can I say?

08-30-2005, 09:46 AM	#204
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Congratulations on your bike! After many years of wanting a road bike, I bought one too. (see the earlier posts about my new Giant) I haven't had as much time on it as I'd like. In fact, I bought a trainer so that I could get my butt used to it over the winter, and my road bike is still attached to it in the basement. I ride it occasionally when watching TV, but this summer, my new mountain bike has gotten all the action towing my kid in her Burley. (10 mi this past Sat, she fell asleep for 40 min during the ride) You should really check out RAGBRAI, it sounds like you're definately in shape for it, and relatively close enough to do it. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

09-02-2005, 09:28 AM	#205
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Bear! I just flushed a bear out of the woods mtn biking! Thankfully he beat feet er paws directly away from me. Somehow Merlin missed the whole thing. Anyway cool way to start the day. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-28-2005, 09:24 PM	#206
Fleur drama queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 36	Congrats to me!!! I survived a total hip replacement, last December (oh don't ask why) and got myself (with a little help from my spouse), a Trek Hybrid 7100, 2006 which is a great bike. It's a little treat for them that "enjoy" orthopaedic problems more than they should at any and especially, younger baby boomer, folks like me. __________________ "Living well is life's best revenge"

09-29-2005, 05:37 AM	#207
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Congrats to you! Is there much discomfort when you ride? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-29-2005, 11:15 AM	#208
Fleur drama queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 36	No discomfort, it's just that I have to start slow and my legs are rather weak from sitting around a lot (about 10 months) before I was prepared to have the surgery done.... I expect in a few months I will be "up to speed" as they say. Thanks.....my hip is great absolutely a total success, praise be!!! __________________ "Living well is life's best revenge"

10-01-2005, 02:20 PM	#209
Fleur drama queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 36	Not 12 years old anymore. I am a lot more out of shape than I was at 12 or so....I gotta take it slowly, methinks, as I have been a sedentary sort for so long. Twenty minutes every other day will have to be sufficient for now. __________________ "Living well is life's best revenge"

10-01-2005, 03:45 PM	#210
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	That is exactly the right attitude. You have to build muscle tissue around your joints to protect them from injury. Once you do that you can choose the level of intensity you want. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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