General Cycling Discussion - Im Back! and decided to start cycling again!

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dexmax
10-01-04, 06:07 AM
Im Back! and I decided to start cycling again!

I dont know why I stopped, it was so sudden. Now I need all of you guys to help me get back into cycling.

Please remind me why cycling is so good. Pics appreciated :)

C'mon people.. let me drool.

Dex

Xtrmyorick
10-01-04, 09:43 AM
Because you can end up looking like this:
Astra
10-01-04, 10:03 AM
Because you'll be running up stairs instead of using the lift.

Being fit is good for your sex life ;).

You get to learn a whole new skillset fixing your bike.

Going out for a ride prevents being stuck in the house bored.

Plenty more I'm sure...

Zin
10-01-04, 11:28 AM
Welcome back!

Well, here are a few photos with what I hope are motivating captions:

Why get back into cycling?

Because the feeling of accoplishment can't be beat after those grueling climbs!
http://www.reddirtpedalers.com/gallery/20040925d/images/1u-402_jpg.jpg

Because the commoderie among cyclists can't be beat!
http://www.reddirtpedalers.com/gallery/20040925c/images/1u-303_jpg.jpg

Because 13% means so much more from the back of a bicycle!
http://www.reddirtpedalers.com/gallery/20040925e/images/1u-507_jpg.jpg

Because you can get out on the road less traveled.
http://www.reddirtpedalers.com/gallery/20040925e/images/1u-520_jpg.jpg



Photos are curtesy of Kincanndale of bikejournal.com (http://www.bikejournal.com) and the Red Dirt Pedalers (http://www.reddirtpedalers.com)
Boudicca
10-01-04, 07:36 PM
Because after you struggle up all those damn hills, it's glorious downhill all the way to the next damn hill. And the downhills feel sooooooo good.
dexmax
10-05-04, 09:07 PM
Wow!!! thanks!

My roadbike is now ready for the road.. Ill get out as soon as this rain goes away.

N7CZinMT those are great pics.. Reminds me of my last century! W/c was... OMG! has it been that long? Perhaps Ill train the whole month for a century. Im not thinking about goals at the moment, just the fun i get riding!

Ill post pics! (later)

Thanks all
-CM-
10-05-04, 09:26 PM
http://www.cmwebsite.com/images/winding_latigo_foggy.jpg
dexmax
10-05-04, 09:31 PM
Wow!

Thanks for letting me drool.

I would love to ride those hills!
-CM-
10-05-04, 09:32 PM
http://www.cmwebsite.com/images/winding_glendora.jpg
UncaStuart
10-05-04, 10:09 PM
And:
Zin
10-05-04, 10:23 PM
Wow!!! thanks!

My roadbike is now ready for the road.. Ill get out as soon as this rain goes away.

N7CZinMT those are great pics.. Reminds me of my last century! W/c was... OMG! has it been that long? Perhaps Ill train the whole month for a century. Im not thinking about goals at the moment, just the fun i get riding!

Ill post pics! (later)

Thanks all

Great to hear, Dex! Man, I knew something was amiss when I passed you on activebody.org! Now, get out and have fun! I look forward to your photos!

Bob

Edit: The photos are of a ride I did with the bikejournal.com First Union attendees on the Talimena Scenic Byway in AR/OK.
Bobsled
10-05-04, 11:38 PM
Welcome back Dexmex. Hey, I'll be back in your neck of the woods in December (Manila maybe Cebu).
dexmax
10-07-04, 05:58 AM
Thanks for everything guys!

I wasn't able to bring my camera w/ me because of the rain. I hope tommorow it wont be raining this hard. Now I have a slight fever :P. But no worries...... All this will be gone tomorrow...

N7, expect me to put some miles ;). (just kidding)

Bob, pm me when you get here.. I have gained over 15lbs, I just hope i can loose it in a ..... (no goals...) I have to remember that..

Keep riding everyone!
Zin
10-07-04, 06:52 PM
Here was what I was riding today, Dex!

http://www.sandstone.org/logan/rbr05.jpg
http://www.sandstone.org/logan/rbr06.jpg