Introductions - Hi from Swannanoa (near Asheville), NC

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mwbarker
07-14-10, 06:05 PM
Hello, BikeForums!

I'm a middle-age convert to cycling. A former college cross country runner, I found last year that my 46-year-old knees could no longer take the pounding, so here I am. Got started Fall of '09 and got into a steady training schedule this Spring.

I live in Swannanoa, NC, and get to ride through the beautiful scenery of Western North Carolina—mostly solo rides at this point. I plan to join some group rides before long as I get my base fitness level established.

I've learned a lot reading threads at BF while researching my first road bike purchase and work on improving my skills.

Glad to be here!:thumb:


RonH
07-14-10, 06:42 PM
Welcome to BikeForums.
Stop by the Southeast Regional subforum (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=234) and say hello to the locals. Several NC and a few WNC folks there.

10 Wheels
07-14-10, 06:45 PM
Thanks for joining.
Post some pics of where you ride.


Siu Blue Wind
07-14-10, 07:27 PM
Welcome to Bike Forums! The neat thing about cycling is that it is definitely less harsh on your joints than running is. It's something a lot gentler to the body but gives great excercise! Glad to hear you are cycling. :)