Returning cyclist
07-20-14, 07:36 AM
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Returning cyclist
I am a "returning" cyclist. Back in my high school, college days I was a fairly serious cyclist..riding 4-5 days a week, logging 80-120 miles a week...doing century rides and taking the occasional multiple day tour.
That was before kids...before REAL life knocked me off my bike
. Here I am 30 years later.
I am now looking to start riding again. My goal is to do a "casual" century ride here in MY second half century!!!
Just got an entry level bike ..Giant Avail, as a birthday gift...so here I go!!
That was before kids...before REAL life knocked me off my bike
. Here I am 30 years later.I am now looking to start riding again. My goal is to do a "casual" century ride here in MY second half century!!!
Just got an entry level bike ..Giant Avail, as a birthday gift...so here I go!!
07-20-14, 07:38 AM
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Hello Kprihoda,
Welcome to Bike Forums from a road rider.
Have fun and ride safe with the new bike.
Welcome to Bike Forums from a road rider.
Have fun and ride safe with the new bike.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
07-20-14, 12:56 PM
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Welcome. I recently returned after 17 years. Riding with my teenage son got me motivated.
07-20-14, 08:32 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums!
07-20-14, 08:43 PM
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Welcome to bf and welcome back to cycling. I came back about 3 years ago after more than 30 years. Someone gave my wife a bike and I bought one so I could ride around the neighborhood with her. Didn't take me long to get hooked again. It just feels so good to ride. And a side benefit is I now weigh about what I did when I rode all the time in my teens and I no longer have to worry about that middle aged belly.
