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05-26-07, 02:28 PM
Well, the weather broke for a little this morning so I put my 265lbs on a bike for the first ride in probably 3 years.
I was able to get out for about a little more than an hour. Went about 8-10 miles on a (mostly flat) trail that runs by the train tracks. Stopped a couple times to snap some photos. I instantly re-discovered why I always loved to ride when I was younger. It felt awfully good and I was pleasantly surprised both I and my crappy bike were able to make it without breaking down. lol
I have already broken the news to the wife that if I stay interested I will have to have to get a better bike again. One that actually fits me would be nice. I used to own a Specialized. I wonder if they still make those... :)
I have also bee researching riding trails around here.
And, since I am also a shutterbug, I have to post a couple of photos...
The trail by the tracks
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/244/514877973_27c006f053.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stujoe/514877973/)
The Walmart Special
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/514876695_ffa240b6b4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stujoe/514876695/)
I was able to get out for about a little more than an hour. Went about 8-10 miles on a (mostly flat) trail that runs by the train tracks. Stopped a couple times to snap some photos. I instantly re-discovered why I always loved to ride when I was younger. It felt awfully good and I was pleasantly surprised both I and my crappy bike were able to make it without breaking down. lol
I have already broken the news to the wife that if I stay interested I will have to have to get a better bike again. One that actually fits me would be nice. I used to own a Specialized. I wonder if they still make those... :)
I have also bee researching riding trails around here.
And, since I am also a shutterbug, I have to post a couple of photos...
The trail by the tracks
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/244/514877973_27c006f053.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stujoe/514877973/)
The Walmart Special
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/514876695_ffa240b6b4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stujoe/514876695/)