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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-04-06, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Missy C

That's good to know, and you are right, the bags...

That's good to know, and you are right, the bags can be expensive, especially when looking for good waterproof pannier bags. My seat is a leather and suede, but the girl is giving me a nice gel...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-04-06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Missy C

Hey y'all. Still waiting on the delivery ..ugh.....

Hey y'all. Still waiting on the delivery ..ugh..

I have already ordered a very nice new seat for it, as well as a good headlight, and I got a great deal on some new cycling shoes on Ebay...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Thanks everyone. I've appreciated the feedback,...

Thanks everyone. I've appreciated the feedback, good, bad and ugly.

I'll hop in and say "hi" down the road once I'm on the road and let you know how my "cheap Jeep" is doing. lol

I do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-05, 10:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Someone did mention a doctor's okay. It was on...

Someone did mention a doctor's okay. It was on another thread about exercise.

Everyone here warned me against the Mart stores and explained why, which is why I am taking the bike to a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-05, 05:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

How's that? Sorry! Didn't mean to confuse...

How's that? Sorry! Didn't mean to confuse anyone.

Well, I made an online purchase that was within my original amount. I may regret it, but I ordered this:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-05, 02:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

What were your first bikes?

What were your first bikes?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-29-05, 02:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Missy C

Thanks, and I will be speaking with doc on the...

Thanks, and I will be speaking with doc on the 20th of January. I'll have to call my cardiologist too. I think they will both approve and be happy, but I'll make sure.

Will also record daily...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-29-05, 01:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By Missy C

Lots of great information! Thanks! Sounds...

Lots of great information! Thanks!

Sounds like Polar is a big name, but the sports bra and Timex are interesting too. I've trusted Timex for years, and I'd forgotten they made sports bras with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-05, 01:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

jppe Thank you very much. I did go through...

jppe

Thank you very much. I did go through the Yellow pages yesterday and called a few places. The Remount Rd. store's number had been disconnected. That would have been one of the closer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 05:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

This next guy I spoke with was patient, helpful...

This next guy I spoke with was patient, helpful and willing to email me information. He was involved in the 84 Olympics and writes for one of the cycling magazines. He only carries the expensive...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 04:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Well, the first call I made, the guy tells me the...

Well, the first call I made, the guy tells me the least expensive he has, and he only has new, is a Trek 250, which would run me about $250. That's with the upright handlebars I want,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 02:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

So, does this mean that a mountain bike is not...

So, does this mean that a mountain bike is not out of the question with the right tires, slick or negative tread? If slick is as slick as slick sounds, I'd be a little worried when I'm on medians of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 01:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

I quit driving a car in `97 after my heart...

I quit driving a car in `97 after my heart attack. I was worried about getting stranded and needing help because I was having pretty daily episodes with irregular beats, etc. I let my license...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 12:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Thanks Tom. I will go in looking for the...

Thanks Tom.

I will go in looking for the Trek, and I will veer away from the lisles of ''stuff'' and just go for the safety basics. My stepmother just told me of a new bike star, a large one,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-28-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Missy C

Thanks Pat. I do plan on being realistic...

Thanks Pat.

I do plan on being realistic with my goals, and my number one goal is to ENJOY. I'm starting just around the sub until I'm brave enough to venture out. I figure I'll go a little...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-28-05, 09:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,172
Posted By Missy C

Okay, just the facts. What exactly do I need in...

Okay, just the facts. What exactly do I need in the way of lights? The basics? What is the purpose of whatever you suggest? I'm not totally ignorant, but give me the "heads up" on what I need to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-28-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By Missy C

Heart rate monitor?

Do you all have suggestions for a good one I can pick up at Dicks or Sports authority or someplace like that? Are they made equal, and do you advise to start out monitoring this? Is the typical...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-28-05, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Missy C

I am new here, and I hope to purchase a bike this...

I am new here, and I hope to purchase a bike this weekend, a real newbie to this, but no spring chicken. I am almost 49, female, and very out of shape after changing careers a few years ago to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 07:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Chip, thanks for the links. I've bookmarked...

Chip, thanks for the links. I've bookmarked them, and I have about half of Ken's site read. I intend to finish reading his site and suggestions before I get out on the road. What a horrible and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-05, 06:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

EDP, I am very happy to hear your BP has gone...

EDP, I am very happy to hear your BP has gone down! That's fantastic! I think anytime you can decrease the need for more medication, it's a good thing!

My BP already runs fairly low, last...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Hi ippie. I'm enjoying the party and have a...

Hi ippie. I'm enjoying the party and have a feeling I will be around for awhile. :)

I live in Goose Creek, SC, which is about 15 miles north of Charleston. It's a fair-sized town. Have you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Too late, I'm already psyched! ;) I'm already...

Too late, I'm already psyched! ;) I'm already window/screen shopping for clothes and shoes. Ha...

I am pretty amazed at the prices of some of the bikes. I have a feeling that you have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-05, 08:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

Wow, great advice and suggestions! I am glad I...

Wow, great advice and suggestions! I am glad I happened in here.

I will check out the bike stores and look for service-oriented deals. I had a feeling that the advice would be to put a little...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-05, 06:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,929
Posted By Missy C

New to biking for exercise

Hi.

I'm in my late forties and just decided to start cycling for exercise. I've had my share of heart health issues at age 40, and I really need to add something to my exercise regimen, which...
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