Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
A ride before class could be a good idea. It can get your heart and brain in better shape for learning.
I've decided to walk at least a mile after any ride, to prevent getting too stiff. But I'm 52 years old, and stiffness is a bigger concern for me than for a college student.