Becoming a Bicycle Commuter... Again.
10-25-12 | 08:20 PM
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From: Plano Texas
Becoming a Bicycle Commuter... Again.
Two years ago I had a saddle p.e. followed by lung surgery. Two months in the hospital and six months at home recuperating. I will never have the lung function that I used to have, primarily due to a partially paralyzed diaphragm, scar tissue, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Needless to say this has put a pretty big damper on my commuting. I got hooked on commuting by bike and rode every work day for three plus years. I initially got back on the bike pretty quickly once I was able but quickly became frustrated with my loss of fitness and diminished lung capacity.
However, it's time to get back on my bike. I have begun to miss it terribly. I have a new job and will be biking to the light rail and then I'll disembark and ride a few miles into work. I could tell I was getting ready for this when I started trolling through commuter forum again.
You guys are inspirational and a great source of information. Glad to be back amongst my people!
Needless to say this has put a pretty big damper on my commuting. I got hooked on commuting by bike and rode every work day for three plus years. I initially got back on the bike pretty quickly once I was able but quickly became frustrated with my loss of fitness and diminished lung capacity.
However, it's time to get back on my bike. I have begun to miss it terribly. I have a new job and will be biking to the light rail and then I'll disembark and ride a few miles into work. I could tell I was getting ready for this when I started trolling through commuter forum again.
You guys are inspirational and a great source of information. Glad to be back amongst my people!
10-25-12 | 09:08 PM
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From: Portland OR
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Riding a bike is fun. You don't have to ride far or fast to enjoy it. Glad you are getting back on the bike!
10-25-12 | 09:22 PM
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Yes, glad you're making a comeback, good for you!!
When I start thinking it's to wet, cold and or windy to ride, I'll think of this post. Then HTFU and get back out there.
Thanks for the inspiration and welcome back!!
When I start thinking it's to wet, cold and or windy to ride, I'll think of this post. Then HTFU and get back out there.
Thanks for the inspiration and welcome back!!
10-25-12 | 10:04 PM
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From: Springfield, IL
Good job, welcome back!
One of the commuting lessons I have learned is that over my 6 mile commute, the difference between heavy exertion and steady easy pedaling is just a few minutes. You can get there successfully either way. Enjoy your pedaling!
One of the commuting lessons I have learned is that over my 6 mile commute, the difference between heavy exertion and steady easy pedaling is just a few minutes. You can get there successfully either way. Enjoy your pedaling!
10-28-12 | 09:58 AM
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From: Central Illinois
Absolutely!! Good for you!!
As one of the posters above mentioned, the total difference between a 'relaxed' ride and a 'manic' ride is only a few minutes. And I suppose you already know that you'll have to sacrifice a bit of speed. And you probably already know that that's really no sacrifice at all.
We're glad you're back on the road. Have fun.
As one of the posters above mentioned, the total difference between a 'relaxed' ride and a 'manic' ride is only a few minutes. And I suppose you already know that you'll have to sacrifice a bit of speed. And you probably already know that that's really no sacrifice at all.
We're glad you're back on the road. Have fun.
