Intro from Orange County, California
06-01-06 | 11:51 AM
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From: Orange County, California
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Intro from Orange County, California
Hello all. I'm a 33 y.o. newbie to riding. My goal in riding focuses on weight loss for the time being. My LBS fitted me to a MTB to handle my weight. Thought I'd be doing some light trail riding initially, but a family friend advised me to lose weight on the road before subjecting myself to the stress of the trail. Been lurking for a while; This is a really interesting community!
06-01-06 | 01:52 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Welcome to BF.
I agree with the idea of road riding initially. I lost 55 pounds, all from road riding. Potholes and crappy roads are hard enough on the human body. If you're overweight, mountain biking will probably not be very "comfortable".
Good luck.
I agree with the idea of road riding initially. I lost 55 pounds, all from road riding. Potholes and crappy roads are hard enough on the human body. If you're overweight, mountain biking will probably not be very "comfortable".
Good luck.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-13-06 | 12:50 PM
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Dagger Boy
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Southern California
Bikes: 1999 GT 5.0i mountain, 2004 Basso Reef road
Welcome to the club! 
You can always mix it up a bit, but stay off the big hills until you are comfortable being on the bike for more than a couple hours.
You can always mix it up a bit, but stay off the big hills until you are comfortable being on the bike for more than a couple hours.
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