Originally Posted by
dexter9326
Didn't know if I wanted to post here or not - but I have to face facts. I'm 55 and weigh 262. I started riding 2 summers ago and really liked it. I'm afraid that I don't or can't equal the speed and distances of many riders here - something that's been discouraging. But I keep plugging away. Last year I could not startriding until mid summer as I tore up my knee skiing. This year - the warmer weather has allowed me to get out a few times - but again it's usually 10 miles or less. Guess I have some work to do.
I'm currently riding a 1994 Schwinn Crosscut as my main bike. I also picked up a 1990 Schwinn Crosscut with the flat bar setup that I ride occasionally. Nice to see that I have some company with the weight loss issue. At least we're out there trying, huh?
Welcome to the mass's ( err no pun
) ,as Tom said you are only competing with you self.
If you have the time start up a record of your rides you will see some interesting changes in yourself .
Just have things like date, Distance, avg speed and a small section you can put in how you felt at the end.
I make these notes on my calendar in the kitchen the first few rides are embarrassing, but the change is not
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And biggest thing don't get discouraged if you go backwards it happens to all of us, just pick up and start again oh that and have fun
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