Greetings from Western NY!
03-02-09, 01:44 AM
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Greetings from Western NY!
Howdy!
I am new to this for the third time ; )
I enjoyed biking as a kid but noting serious.
I injured my knee several years back and have been putting a LOT of time on a stationary bike in physical therapy. That's OK, but its boring. I much would rather see things. So shortly after my surgery, I purchased a cheap bike (I knew there was a possibility I wouldn't ride it much) and tried my hand at it a few times. It took several attempts to start, fail, give it up...start, fail, take a little break. Last year at the end of summer, I tried my hand at it again, and this time it took. So much that I got antsy if I didn't ride for a few days in a row. Winter happened, and I can't tell you how miserable I am being stuck inside, wanting to hop back on my bike and take a spin. The exercise bike just doesn't cut it! Go away snow!
I am sure that every State/Country, Province has its share of beautiful bike paths and roadways. But I must say, I love Western New York. I live 5 minutes from the Niagara River, and it has a wonderful bike path...I hope to ride the whole thing soon. The river is awesome. So are the parks. Right now everything I have ridden so far is rather flat to moderate hills. I can't wait to take the bike to a few State Parks and try some different elevations.
I should also say, I am a geocacher first, and can't tell you how psyched I am to combine the two. And if this didn't make me happy enough.... one of my geocaching friends enjoys running. We have had a few trial "runs"...her running and me riding. It works out great : )
So hurry up snow and let me get on my way!
I am new to this for the third time ; )
I enjoyed biking as a kid but noting serious.
I injured my knee several years back and have been putting a LOT of time on a stationary bike in physical therapy. That's OK, but its boring. I much would rather see things. So shortly after my surgery, I purchased a cheap bike (I knew there was a possibility I wouldn't ride it much) and tried my hand at it a few times. It took several attempts to start, fail, give it up...start, fail, take a little break. Last year at the end of summer, I tried my hand at it again, and this time it took. So much that I got antsy if I didn't ride for a few days in a row. Winter happened, and I can't tell you how miserable I am being stuck inside, wanting to hop back on my bike and take a spin. The exercise bike just doesn't cut it! Go away snow!
I am sure that every State/Country, Province has its share of beautiful bike paths and roadways. But I must say, I love Western New York. I live 5 minutes from the Niagara River, and it has a wonderful bike path...I hope to ride the whole thing soon. The river is awesome. So are the parks. Right now everything I have ridden so far is rather flat to moderate hills. I can't wait to take the bike to a few State Parks and try some different elevations.
I should also say, I am a geocacher first, and can't tell you how psyched I am to combine the two. And if this didn't make me happy enough.... one of my geocaching friends enjoys running. We have had a few trial "runs"...her running and me riding. It works out great : )
So hurry up snow and let me get on my way!
03-02-09, 06:32 AM
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Welcome to BF.
How do you get Squished pennies?
How do you get Squished pennies?
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03-03-09, 07:28 PM
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Why, by having an elephant ride over one with a bike, of course! : )
Have you ever seen those penny presses, usually at tourist attractions? But the penny in, make a selection, turn the wheel and it flattens your penny and puts an image on it? Those.
Have you ever seen those penny presses, usually at tourist attractions? But the penny in, make a selection, turn the wheel and it flattens your penny and puts an image on it? Those.
