First ride tonight
06-20-11, 06:36 PM
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First ride tonight
So I went on my first ride tonight. I'm totally new to cycling so I just went to a local college stadium and did laps around that. I rode for an hour, doing 16.38 miles with a cadence of 65-80. Cycling is definitely different from anything I've ever done and I'm still definitely going to need to get used to it. I used a lot of muscles that I didn't normally train. Does this seem like a decent first ride? Keep in mind there was no significant elevation change other than a few feet.
Think I'm going to like this cycling thing...
Shane
Think I'm going to like this cycling thing...
Shane
06-20-11, 06:43 PM
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When I started riding I was doing a 12 mile loop and it kicked my ass, so I think 16 is great. If you think you like it now just wait. It gets better. You'll always want to go a little farther, a little faster, a little higher. It sucks you in. Enjoy it!
06-20-11, 08:32 PM
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My first ride I couldn't figure out how to work a presta valve. I rode on tires with about 20 psi in them, contacting rim out of the saddle for 2 weeks before I became good friends with my LBS. "SO THAT THING UNSCREWS" were my exact words.
I'd say you are way ahead of me when I started.
Way, way, ahead.
I'd say you are way ahead of me when I started.
Way, way, ahead.
06-20-11, 08:38 PM
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Congrats on completing your first ride and welcome to the world of cycling.
06-20-11, 08:56 PM
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Congrats. Time,, it's all about time on the bike. Keep riding and in 6 months you will look back on this night and think WOW! I have come so far.
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