newbie athena
01-02-09, 07:32 AM
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newbie athena
hello all,
I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm in upstate NY and want to get back into bicycling. I've not ridden for over a year, basically. I used to ride quite a bit and was in much better shape (and much happier) for it.
I just moved near a great bike path (currently covered in ice and snow and probably will be through the winter). Further out, there are great road rides. I plan on commuting to work (about 6 miles direct, more if I use the bike path) when the weather is better, and I am also wanting to do some bike touring this summer.
I've been lurking for a while, you all seem to be a great group with lots of expertise and great humor. This seems to be a safe place to ask some of my newbie-ish questions. I'll post later today on my 'wanting a new bike' question.
I look forward to becoming a more active member here.
Oh, I'm around 185
, and want to ditch at least 30 lbs of that this year.
Phredette
I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm in upstate NY and want to get back into bicycling. I've not ridden for over a year, basically. I used to ride quite a bit and was in much better shape (and much happier) for it.
I just moved near a great bike path (currently covered in ice and snow and probably will be through the winter). Further out, there are great road rides. I plan on commuting to work (about 6 miles direct, more if I use the bike path) when the weather is better, and I am also wanting to do some bike touring this summer.
I've been lurking for a while, you all seem to be a great group with lots of expertise and great humor. This seems to be a safe place to ask some of my newbie-ish questions. I'll post later today on my 'wanting a new bike' question.
I look forward to becoming a more active member here.
Oh, I'm around 185
, and want to ditch at least 30 lbs of that this year.Phredette
01-02-09, 08:06 AM
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Welcome to the group. You got it right, this is the best group of people in the cycling community. Good luck on your return to the sport!
01-02-09, 08:19 AM
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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
01-02-09, 11:52 AM
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Welcome! Phredette! Enjoy the ride 
01-02-09, 12:18 PM
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Hi! Glad to meet you!
01-02-09, 01:15 PM
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Howdy and welcome to the forums.
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01-03-09, 10:03 AM
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Hello and welcome.
BTW, I will assume it is pronounced 'FreeDebt' until corrected.
BTW, I will assume it is pronounced 'FreeDebt' until corrected.
01-03-09, 04:15 PM
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Yeah you should be able to do that (and more), especially once you start commuting those six miles. I lost about 45 lbs commuting seven miles each way (14 RT) over a span of a year without any diet changes. Of course I rode like I had a purpose, so that would make a difference too.
Welcome.
01-03-09, 05:52 PM
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Welcome Phredette. Winter won't last forever. Good to have you here.
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01-03-09, 07:19 PM
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Welcome to the herd, phredette! We're always pleased to get a new member.
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01-05-09, 05:10 AM
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I sit corrected.
(I say sit instead of stand because..... well because I am sitting.)
It is nice to have a little more estrogen flowing around here. It smells much nicer.
(I say sit instead of stand because..... well because I am sitting.)
It is nice to have a little more estrogen flowing around here. It smells much nicer.
01-12-09, 05:15 AM
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