I am loving riding !!!
08-02-12, 12:10 PM
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I am loving riding !!!
I have been riding for about a month. I missed two weeks with an infected knee from a bike wreck and then an upper res infection. I will make my goal of a twenty mile ride a few days later than planned but still make it. And still looking for a 50 mile ride by the end of october. My only regret is that I cant find a helmet for my big ole noggin so no organized rides for me.
Keep on riding !
Keep on riding !
08-02-12, 12:27 PM
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Take the red pill and see how far down the rabbit hole really goes...
Translated: welcome to our crazy and addictive sport.
Translated: welcome to our crazy and addictive sport.
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08-02-12, 11:12 PM
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You will know you have caught the bug if you are still doing it when the weather turns to cool, dark, and wet.
Welcome to the club.
Welcome to the club.
08-03-12, 05:24 AM
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Glad you're liking the sport, btw. Cycling has done wonders for my fitness.
08-03-12, 07:21 AM
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OMG!!! I'm hooked. I'm addicted to Cycling! I ride all year long--rode in 22ºF(wind chill of 12ºF) one day during Winter. I even saw chain marks on my calf a few times. I don't think I need an intervention though.
@Big Terry
Do try and find a helmet. You really should have one even riding solo.
@Big Terry
Do try and find a helmet. You really should have one even riding solo.
08-03-12, 11:35 AM
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OMG!!! I'm hooked. I'm addicted to Cycling! I ride all year long--rode in 22ºF(wind chill of 12ºF) one day during Winter. I even saw chain marks on my calf a few times. I don't think I need an intervention though.
@Big Terry
Do try and find a helmet. You really should have one even riding solo.
OMG!!! I'm hooked. I'm addicted to Cycling! I ride all year long--rode in 22ºF(wind chill of 12ºF) one day during Winter. I even saw chain marks on my calf a few times. I don't think I need an intervention though.
@Big Terry
Do try and find a helmet. You really should have one even riding solo.
08-03-12, 12:00 PM
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You may have see if a company can help, but I bet the helmet would cost an arm, leg, and first child.
08-03-12, 12:14 PM
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Me too! Welcome aboard, its about as healthy an addiction as you can get.
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You cannot be the only one with a big head and there must be a helmet manufacturer that makes one to fit. May not be the style you want but someone must make one. Plague your Local Bike shops till you find someone to trawl through their suppliers catalogues
And if you are fit enough- then 20 miles will be coming sooner than you think. How do you get fit enough? Just get out and ride but take care of the butt and take a few rest days .
And if you are fit enough- then 20 miles will be coming sooner than you think. How do you get fit enough? Just get out and ride but take care of the butt and take a few rest days .
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08-04-12, 01:01 PM
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Keep going Big T. This can change your life. Try Zinn Cycling for oversize equipment.
08-04-12, 02:05 PM
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Welcome Big T, I started riding 4 years ago and it has changed my life. I feel better at 70 than I did at 60 thanks to cycling. Trek makes a helmet that goes to 66cm like some have said before you have to try them on there are adjustments that can be made I wear pretty big hats too!
