joy!
06-12-15 | 02:54 PM
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joy!
I've just been told I've got a very strong heart, and I attribute that to riding my bike. I've battled back from cancer three times, twice enduring a grueling chemo regimen that weakened my heart. But 4 years ago I got a bike. When my family doctor heard me say I'm going to get up to a 50 mile ride this year (I'm 71 and on a Townie), he sent me over to a cardiologist just to make sure...
And so. If it's possible to love cycling more than I already do, then, well, I do. 50 miles, eh? Wonder how much more I can do next year! Ha!
And so. If it's possible to love cycling more than I already do, then, well, I do. 50 miles, eh? Wonder how much more I can do next year! Ha!
06-12-15 | 02:58 PM
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From: Porter, Texas
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.2, Ridley Xfire, Giant Propel, KHS AeroComp
congrats...good news...the wife never complains about my spending on bikes and equipment, she says if I was not spending it there, i would just be giving the money to doctors...keep riding!
06-14-15 | 12:32 PM
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From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
I've just been told I've got a very strong heart, and I attribute that to riding my bike. I've battled back from cancer three times, twice enduring a grueling chemo regimen that weakened my heart. But 4 years ago I got a bike. When my family doctor heard me say I'm going to get up to a 50 mile ride this year (I'm 71 and on a Townie), he sent me over to a cardiologist just to make sure...
And so. If it's possible to love cycling more than I already do, then, well, I do. 50 miles, eh? Wonder how much more I can do next year! Ha!
And so. If it's possible to love cycling more than I already do, then, well, I do. 50 miles, eh? Wonder how much more I can do next year! Ha!
Good luck on your new journey.I am yet to begin my official comeback after prostate cancer surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I felt great, did a ride, actually caused greater damage to my body than the surgery by riding 55.5 miles and wound up back at zero. I am an avid rider, 112 mile non stop bike completion in last years Ironman Florida, so knowing what I have to aim for will encourage my progress. Same with the swimming and marathon endeavors.
06-14-15 | 01:51 PM
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We need a 'Like!' button here... Just sayin! I guess the 'thumbsup' will have to suffice.Keep up the good work!!!
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'75 Fuji S-10S bought new, 52k+ miles and still going!
'84 Univega Gran Tourismo
'84 Univega Viva Sport
'86 Miyata 710
'90 Schwinn Woodlands
Unknown brand MTB of questionable lineage aka 'Mutt Trail Bike'
Plus or minus a few others from time-to-time
