Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Is cycling addictive?

I bought my bike a week ago, have had a bunch of flats, sore ass and "berries," numb hands, sore back and legs, and numb feet.

Tonight I cant ride because I have other things to do and I am bummed.

All I want to do is ride the damn thing.

Did you get fitted at all for the bike? Did you try to ride to Cleveland on the first day? Are your tires inflated per Sidewall, + say 5-10 lbs if you are a bigger guy? Seat high enough (that can cause some leg/back issues-are your legs almost straight at the bottom of the crank turn?)

And for all other things-Ibuprofen!

yes it's addictive, at least for me, but without going totally off topic you shouldn't be hurting in some of those places you are (back and feet esp) might want to adjust your bike properly before the next ride.

no, no. I dont mean it like that. I am just getting used to it. My but is already getting used to it, and I have been tweaking the setup over the last few days to where I am getting a lot more comfortable.

My point was moreso that despite the issues, I just want to ride more and more. I can only imagine when I get the issues sorted out I will want to ride all day.

It's like crack, only more expensive :D

It's like crack, only more expensive :D

Well, my other hobby is drag racing, so this is WAY CHEAP!!!!:lol:

Aso......I understand now.:thumb:

To add to the addictive nature of cycling, in a few weeks people will tell you that you are looking better than ever. You will be working with someone helping you and they will need a rest, but you will still have energy and stamina. You will try not to gloat, but you will feel very good inside. And, you will find yourself just feeling good when you finish a ride. Fatigue eventually sets in and that keeps you from riding all of the time.

I bought my bike a week ago, have had a bunch of flats, sore ass and "berries," numb hands, sore back and legs, and numb feet.

Tonight I cant ride because I have other things to do and I am bummed.

All I want to do is ride the damn thing.

I've been there many times, ochizon! Everytime I bonk or am suffering my way up yet another hill, I wonder, "Why?" But by the time I am getting off the bike I think, "What a great ride!" And I can hardly wait until the next one.

Well, my other hobby is drag racing, so this is WAY CHEAP!!!!:lol:

:roflmao2: I can sooooo relate. I went to the LBS for some fit issues and the guy helping me suggested a shorter stem. When he said that the cost for the part and the installation was $40 my jaw about hit the floor. He saw the look on my face and started apologizing for not being able to find a cheaper part. I had to stop him to let him know that I thought it was a great price and I'll take it thank you very much.

But yeah, cycling is definately addictive. My only issue is coming up with routes that are long enough for me to get my fix, but are still safe/I won't get lost/etc.

You might be able to guess what sort of car I race by my user name. ;)

You might be able to guess what sort of car I race by my user name. ;)

I can narrow it down, but there is still quite a selection!:lol:

(corvette, camaro, GTO, rx7 with a swap:D, etc.)

I cut a few minutes off my one way commute time, even in the heat the other day. After 3 weeks im starting to use the top chain ring in the front for part of my ride. I'm tired and I sleep really well, and im sore, but its a good kind of tired and sore. I miss formation PT and company runs and all that stuff and this reminds me of it. I have the community here, and the soreness of a good workout-without the barking and the pain in my knees from running! Plusses all around. It gets better.

I can narrow it down, but there is still quite a selection!:lol:

(corvette, camaro, GTO, rx7 with a swap:D, etc.)


Yep, I've got an '01 Camaro that I keep throwing parts at. Gotta do something to keep the economy fluid I guess.

Keep the shiny side up! :D

I bought my bike a week ago, have had a bunch of flats, sore ass and "berries," numb hands, sore back and legs, and numb feet.

Tonight I cant ride because I have other things to do and I am bummed.

All I want to do is ride the damn thing.

For those of us on BF...YOU BET!!! I find myself begrudging any time I can't ride (either due to other obligations or physical limitations).:speedy:

Sadly, though, it generally isn't been true for the population in the US.
We have the highest rate of bicycle ownership per person in the world. :wtf:
Sadly most bikes are ridden once or twice, then left to moulder in garages, basements, and back yards.:cry:
I suppose that's not so bad for those of us who rehabilitate those relics :thumb:and get some enjoyment from them, but it would be nice if more people found the experience as addicting and uplifting as us. It would be far safer to ride then!

I've been going close to 40 years and can state that I can quit riding anytime. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to go put some proofride on my saddle & care for my precious. My precious...

I wasn't as sore on my GT as I was one my Box Strore bike. But, riding a bike is WAY different then using a exersicer at the gym. You have way more muscles working together to balance as you pedal. So, a new rider can get a good bit sore on the first few rides.

I "thought" my GT was perfect as is, til I found these neat bar ends, carry rack, bigger pedals, front fender, and cylcomputer! Still, its for my health...right?!?!?!

Jerry

Yes it is addicting. But that is a good thing. Unlike all the other "nasty" addictions, this one makes you MORE healthy the longer you do it. What a deal.

Everytime I bonk or am suffering my way up yet another hill, I wonder, "Why?" But by the time I am getting off the bike I think, "What a great ride!" And I can hardly wait until the next one.

That sums it up brilliantly.

+ 1 on the addiction. Isn't it great that you can be addicted to something that is good for you. :):)

And you will probably find the addiction morphs into many different flavors too.

First is the one described by everyone so far. That great overall sense of accomplishment that just needs to be repeated.

Then there is always the speed or "I just finished by old 1 hour ride in 47 minutes" addiction. Now you have to add more miles just to get back to even.

This leads to "upgrade addiction" which allows you to increase your sense of accomplishment and continue to increase you speed. This addiction can be very expensive, but is usually well worth it.

Example: I recently wore out the original drivetrain on my Trek 7100 (2600 miles in 11 months). Rather than just replace it with the same spec, I upgraded to a Shimano 105 crankset, chain and cassette. This upgrade cost more than my bike did less than a year ago, but now I enjoy riding it even more.

It is kinda like the children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie".

Oh no! I can quit anytime. I don't have to ride my bike. Nope. I can,like walk, or get a cab. But no I don't have to ride my bike. <oh man bikes! did you see that one go by? It was so hot. Man I wanted to touch it. Like you know, the downtube. So nice>

No no. I ride recreationally only. You know on Friday nights, casually. Maybe Saturday. Now and then Sunday but come on, Sunday's just and extension of Saturday night truth be told.

<was that a bianchi? oh i've always wanted one of those. i can smell the lube on it.... mm mm mm!>

Yeah anyway, naw bikes are an occasional distraction. I have lots of hobbies, and um friends. Non bike friends. With careers. And homes and stuff like couches in it.

<sorry. just have to take this call... hey, lbs! yeah, so the Don River Trail wasn't flooded yesterday? oh great. yeah i'll be out on Saturday. Could you set aside those tubes for me. hmm hmm oh Momentum Magazine is in... one of those too please. see you!>

Where was I? Sorry, my mind is completely shot if I'm not on my bike. Oh yes. No I don't have a bicycle addiction. How dare you even suggest it! Look, you made my mom cry. Sheesh! I am perfectly able to go a day without snorting or licking my bike, so obviously I can go a day without riding my bike. Perfectly obvious. I'll prove it. I won't ride... tomor.. no trail is clear, sunday... wait, no... Monday. Yeah Monday I won't ride it.

There! Feel better!

<I'm gonna go curl up on the floor next to my bike. She gets lonely and likes it when I caress her cranks... mama's comin' baby... >

I'm not a cycling addict.....

No, that's aftershave, not chain lube smell......:p

HI,
I used to love the rain when I could skip a jog, and now I curse the rain and hate the Gymn.
I love a cool morning with no wind.Listining to the creak from my clips as I stand on the pedals.
Very Few cars with people smiling and waving at the athelete out flexing his beautiful muscles...
And birds singing.:love:
Aw crap I am dreaming again..
Doug
hehe
Better get some good cycling pants to prevent that chaffing hehe
and be real careful them cars are real dangerous..

ok, so I got a new saddle (b17), got a riser, adjusted the position and angle of the saddle, and now life is GREAT!!! I we for a 2hr ride to Key Biscayne (a popular cycling area down here) it was a ton of fun!

The only thing I notice still is a little tingling in the feet.