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01-17-11, 08:41 AM
Hello folks. My name is Heather, I'm from Alabama as the title says. "DUA"
When I was in my late teens and early 20's I was very much into cycling. Got older, Gezzz about 20 years older, and decided it was time to get back into it after finding my blood pressure was up & gaining weight. The old doctor told me exercise should cure me, no problems. So, I thought about it a while and remembered cycling was about the only form of exercise I really enjoyed but have been out of it so long I may as well be starting over again. Upon getting this information I went to the local Wal-Mart and got what looked to be about the best road bike they on the shelf, A Schwinn Varsity. Not a bad bike, but not all that great at 25 pounds. After riding a few weeks, I am already seeing improvements in my health. Now, this has caused a new problem for me... I am starting to remember my love of cycling. You ask, "Why is that a problem, that great?" Here is the problem, when I ask my husband for a new road bike up to the task for use in local club rides he's going to flip out at there price. I will be asking for a new TREK soon, so wish me luck and lets hope his blood pressure doesn't go up to high when I introduce him to the cost @ the LBS.:eek:
When I was in my late teens and early 20's I was very much into cycling. Got older, Gezzz about 20 years older, and decided it was time to get back into it after finding my blood pressure was up & gaining weight. The old doctor told me exercise should cure me, no problems. So, I thought about it a while and remembered cycling was about the only form of exercise I really enjoyed but have been out of it so long I may as well be starting over again. Upon getting this information I went to the local Wal-Mart and got what looked to be about the best road bike they on the shelf, A Schwinn Varsity. Not a bad bike, but not all that great at 25 pounds. After riding a few weeks, I am already seeing improvements in my health. Now, this has caused a new problem for me... I am starting to remember my love of cycling. You ask, "Why is that a problem, that great?" Here is the problem, when I ask my husband for a new road bike up to the task for use in local club rides he's going to flip out at there price. I will be asking for a new TREK soon, so wish me luck and lets hope his blood pressure doesn't go up to high when I introduce him to the cost @ the LBS.:eek: