Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.DesertBiker
02-12-07, 02:05 PM
Just found Bike Forums today. Looks like a nice place!
I used to ride a lot back in the 70s and 80s. Career and family took me away from it for a long time. I've always had a bike or two around but didn't do any serious riding for over twenty years. I changed jobs a couple of years ago and the many bikers here have rekindled my interest!
I got into mountain biking last summer because I live in Sulpher Springs Valley between two mountain ranges. I bought a Santa Cruz and got serious again! Mountain biking is great!
At work, there are more roadies than mountain bikers and we ride at lunch, so in the fall I got a Gilmour with Shimano components and have been trying to get into shape to ride The Tour of the Tucson Mountains in late April. I'm up to 150 miles a week, but have a lot of work to do. If I survive that, I'll give El Tour de Tucson a try in November!
My wife has started picking up "old" bicycles at resale shops, etc. and I find that I really enjoy fixing them up! I have a few of the necessary tools, but need to pick up more.
I look forward to getting to know you and learning training, maintenance and more.
I used to ride a lot back in the 70s and 80s. Career and family took me away from it for a long time. I've always had a bike or two around but didn't do any serious riding for over twenty years. I changed jobs a couple of years ago and the many bikers here have rekindled my interest!
I got into mountain biking last summer because I live in Sulpher Springs Valley between two mountain ranges. I bought a Santa Cruz and got serious again! Mountain biking is great!
At work, there are more roadies than mountain bikers and we ride at lunch, so in the fall I got a Gilmour with Shimano components and have been trying to get into shape to ride The Tour of the Tucson Mountains in late April. I'm up to 150 miles a week, but have a lot of work to do. If I survive that, I'll give El Tour de Tucson a try in November!
My wife has started picking up "old" bicycles at resale shops, etc. and I find that I really enjoy fixing them up! I have a few of the necessary tools, but need to pick up more.
I look forward to getting to know you and learning training, maintenance and more.