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Old 10-23-14 | 09:26 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by TheGMan
Rode about 13 miles and then hit a fairly steep, though not long hill at a local country club. Up and down 4 times and standing on the pedals was the charm. My quads were a bit sore which they have not been on any of my rides yet (most was 28 miles), though I've only been riding for 4 or 5 weeks. I really felt good at the end. Thanks for the tips.
Now we're talkin'! One of the best things for my biking fitness was to build a fixed-gear bike, which necessitated standing on the pedals for climbs.
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