stevenlsmith87

First off....I want to introduce myself. My name is Steven and just got into cycling about a year ago. I have always liked riding, but really have started to get serious about it to lose weight on top of other things I am starting to do. Currently holding steady at 270 pounds, but I can remember the days of 200 pounds......those were the days.

Really, it has just been lack of exercise over the years on my part. I am excited to join this group and to be inspired by the work that you guys and gals are putting in.

I currently ride some singletrack trails in the Philly area on my Cannondale Trail SL4, but am looking to get a road bike to change things up.

Look forward to posting more here!

If you want to start to follow along my journey I just started a blog (real original....I know)
Fat Kid Cycling

Ursa Minor

Welcome Steve. I know you will find a lot of friendly supportive people here.

Charlie

Black wallnut 

Am looking forward of reading your posts. You might join in the monthly challenge thread. It is thick with motivation every month for cyclists of all levels.

stevenlsmith87

@Black wallnut
I will have to check them out!
@ursa minor
Thanks for the welcome!

breadbin

welcome steven! hope you find motivation here to keep you out cycling keep us informed here on how you're doing with the weight loss. i too remember when i was 200lbs - its not that long ago but seems an age! i'll check out your blog now

edit: checked out your video of core creek park - good job on the music - keep it up!

stevenlsmith87

Thanks @breadbin

FrenchFit 

I appreciate your couch to 5K post. I run 5K every morning, more on weekends. If it's practical, keep your runs on a morning schedule, the science seems to say you'll benefit more by doing so, From experience, I agree. Also, those Vibram Five Fingers? - you might re-think your footwear. If you are trail running in soft stuff ..fine, but if you are mixing it with asphalt I might suggest your seek out some decent padding, even if you prefer that low 4mm or less drop, as I do. I rotate through 3 different shoe designs depending on the terrain, and also to give the key impact points some rest/variety. Your legs and feet should never hurt when you come home, unless you are tempting marathon distances... or sprinting.

If you run regularly I think you'll find your bike hill climbing adventures will get much easier, faster.

Good luck on your journey.