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CentPARider
03-22-06, 07:31 PM
Hi Everyone!

I did my first 13 miles last Saturday after about 10 years of no riding, and man did it feel great! :)

I've been riding ever since I was a kid, but have been out of it for a while due to career, growing family, etc. I hope to get to the point where I can commute to work everyday, since it's about 13 miles round trip. My employer is bike-friendly, so that should work out well. I don't think I could ever be 100% car free, but I want to be car-light. Plus, I like the idea of the workout being the commute, putting that time to good use. Thanks for all of your tips and motivation.

HigherGround
03-22-06, 07:47 PM
Welcome! :beer: It sounds like you're on the right track for getting back in to the sport. Spring's just around the corner, so good luck!
USAZorro
03-22-06, 08:15 PM
Welcome! I'm about 5-7 miles from you. Look me up here if you want to go for a ride sometime after it gets warmer (presuming it will ever get warmer).

ken cummings
03-22-06, 08:37 PM
You lucky stiff, only a few miles from HERSHEY, Pennsylvania. I was last in that area 49 years ago and still remember the excitement at seeing the exit sign on the Pennsy Turnpike. How about a picture of your bike next to a giant Hershey Bar.
jburnsdo
03-22-06, 08:39 PM
Welcome!

Enjoy the riding, watch out for the drivers
drissel
03-24-06, 09:17 AM
Not only are you close to Hershey, but also Gettysburg and South Williamsport (home of Little League World Series)
TrekDen
03-24-06, 11:33 AM
Welcome to the boards, from the SW side of the state. Keep up the riding, and get ready for one of the Covered Bridge rides. A bunch from the forums here get together for that one. I going to try, and fit it in this year.
papedaler
03-24-06, 06:43 PM
Welcome! I'm about 5-7 miles from you. Look me up here if you want to go for a ride sometime after it gets warmer (presuming it will ever get warmer).


Oh come on, how much warmer do you want it :D I went out today and sure the sun wasn't out, and it was only in the 40's and a little mist coming down now and then, but it beat sitting in the house and watching Dr Phil.
Elad63
03-24-06, 06:51 PM
I also live close to you, I live in Camp Hill, I too am getting reacquianted with cycling. I myself have been thinking about a recumbent.
CentPARider
03-27-06, 08:28 PM
I also live close to you, I live in Camp Hill, I too am getting reacquianted with cycling. I myself have been thinking about a recumbent.

There is a guy who rides one near Good Shepard on the Pike. You can see him taking the center lane there early in the a.m. Looks like he has a lot of fun riding it.