General Cycling Discussion - My First Weekend With new bike

Well my first weekend with my bike , i havent rid a bike since i was probly 14 and now dont know why i gave it up im big and loosign wait and went for a ride with my freind i didnt go way far like you guys do but it was fun exploreing on a bike.. I cant wait till i can do longer rides man i thought the Eliptical at the gym made my leg burn nothing compared to this i like this allot and know its somethign ill stick with just thougth i would share my experinace also i feel like im in a better mood and always wanted to go ride more... oh does the butt get used to the seat after a while? :)

Prim...congrats...in a better mood...cycling may have gotten its hooks on you..

Yeah, riding a real bike on the real road beats anything in the gym.

Primevci, welcome to the biking world. There is nothing better than riding to get the unexercised moving. Like you I needed exercise and to lose weight. I occasionally hit the gym (and I know its still important), but I don't do it as consistently as my bike commute. After the first few rides when you work out all the adjustments and kinks riding is such an enjoyable way to exercise.

Welcome to the new world. There is no turning back now.

And yes, soon you will have a butt of iron.

Welcome to the new world. There is no turning back now.

And yes, soon you will have a butt of iron.

sweet... yea as soon as i get in better shape and can offered it might get a touring bike but for now my giant will work...

oh does the butt get used to the seat after a while? :)

If you aren't wearing cycling shorts, make it a priority (they're padded). Even with the shorts, it still takes some time.

- Don

hmm the spandex..? im overweight so i dont really want to strap on a pair of those guys quite yet :) but between this, my gym, my correct eating.. i shoudl be looking good by x mas... mayeb ill ask for a pair then...

What kind of bike did you end up getting?

In my experience, lycra shorts aren't really necessary for comfort unless you're spending several hours at a time. I commute in boxer briefs and basketball shorts. Works fine, and perfectly comfortable for at least 10 miles at a time, probably more.

In my experience, lycra shorts aren't really necessary for comfort unless you're spending several hours at a time. I commute in boxer briefs and basketball shorts. Works fine, and perfectly comfortable for at least 10 miles at a time, probably more.

You're going to regret that at mile 60 into a ride, if not sooner. It's probably different for all of us I guess. I used to never need any special shorts or anything, now I can't really even do 100k without some ... issues.

Giant sedona lX for nwo later thinkign about getting a touring bike... maybe next year

Oh could i get a pair of those then put my Basketball shorts on over them?

Well my first weekend with my bike , i havent rid a bike since i was probly 14 and now dont know why i gave it up im big and loosign wait and went for a ride with my freind i didnt go way far like you guys do but it was fun exploreing on a bike.. I cant wait till i can do longer rides man i thought the Eliptical at the gym made my leg burn nothing compared to this i like this allot and know its somethign ill stick with just thougth i would share my experinace also i feel like im in a better mood and always wanted to go ride more... oh does the butt get used to the seat after a while? :)
My husband tells me that after riding a while, your butt muscles will become stronger and give you more support, making it a more comfortable ride. So just keep on cyclin'!