Really wonderful ride today on my commute
06-16-11, 05:36 PM
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Really wonderful ride today on my commute
Nothing hurt 
The seat didn't slide down, the wheel was running smooth with no problems like I have been having. I even wore bike shorts. 
The seat was at a perfect height so my legs didn't cramp. My hands didn't numb up because I put a shorter stem that's adjustable too. And all these things I learned from you guys. On my 1st day here I learned how to get off and on a bike without depending on the curbs. I used hand signals today. 
I'm not getting everything smooth but know every time I ride I'll get a little better. So thanks everyone for making this day go (at least my riding)smoothly. Now if I could just stick to my diet 
The seat didn't slide down, the wheel was running smooth with no problems like I have been having. I even wore bike shorts. The seat was at a perfect height so my legs didn't cramp. My hands didn't numb up because I put a shorter stem that's adjustable too. And all these things I learned from you guys. On my 1st day here I learned how to get off and on a bike without depending on the curbs. I used hand signals today. I'm not getting everything smooth but know every time I ride I'll get a little better. So thanks everyone for making this day go (at least my riding)smoothly. Now if I could just stick to my diet
06-16-11, 07:22 PM
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Good to hear! I am not a fan of painful rides.
06-16-11, 08:00 PM
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Glad you had a great time. That feeling of euphoria becomes addictive.
06-16-11, 08:17 PM
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Keep the reports coming. I love reliving the joy of those first perfect rides.
06-16-11, 08:53 PM
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Congratulations!
Great hear someone "dialing in"
Have fun
Great hear someone "dialing in"
Have fun
06-16-11, 11:33 PM
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this thread makes me smile.
hold on to that happy feeling and fight the burn!
hold on to that happy feeling and fight the burn!
06-17-11, 10:36 AM
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"Really wonderful ride today on my commute"
RIDER DOWN - Symptoms - enjoying commute - That means going to work?
Don't use that dirty word.
RIDER DOWN - Symptoms - enjoying commute - That means going to work?
Don't use that dirty word.
06-17-11, 10:44 AM
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Don't worry about the diet... I think you will be surprised by riding, and upping mileage, the weight will fall off. Plus exercise is a good diet controller.
Enjoy your rides, I know I couldn't get through a week without getting on my bike!
Enjoy your rides, I know I couldn't get through a week without getting on my bike!
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06-17-11, 09:29 PM
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awesome! cant wait to hear more great day posts from you. keep up the good work!
