Hello Everyone.

I would like to extend my appreciation for the help and information that everyone here has offered since I joined the forum. I read many more posts than I reply to, for educational purposes. Wasn't it Mark Twains who said that, "Nobody ever learned anything while they were talking." (Or typing in the 21st century) I don't really have anyone to discuss my newest hobby with at work, or around the home. I enjoy meeting cyclists on my daily rides. Some are pretty good folks.

It is great seeing my ability to ride increase incrementally. I did step up to a 14-mile daily ride today, I could not tell any difference from the 12-mile rides that I was taking. Oh, and I seem to be missing 10 pounds of fat somewhere, has anyone seen it? !

I haven't done something, which I enjoyed so much for a long time. I know that I am a hard core roadie on the inside, and I feel it slipping out a little more on a daily basis. People I work with, we are all middle-aged men, are literally amazed at how far " I " ride, they are hard to convince that I am only a beginner. I try to keep that point clear, maybe I can get one or two to try it with me, and see for themselves. My current 3-month goal is to be able to do 20 miles on a daily basis if I want to do it. I won't really press to do this until I weigh about 20 pounds less, or about 200 pounds. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement, and advice, and for making me feel welcome here. - Ted

Glad to know you're enjoying cycling so much. Hey, we're usually a pretty good bunch and it's great that you've got some good advice from the forums.

Keep up the riding and keep feeding the addiction.

Good one Ted ! Your hooked

It is a great forum. I have learned alot and will continue to use it everyday. Someone has to get paid to browse bikeforums. Terminator; what time do you usaully ride the Comet?? I normally ride in your area between 3-7 depending on whether I work my second job or not. Just to say hi and meet another forum member.

Yeah, this is a good place. Not that I ever spend enough time here to find out for sure!

I try to be out between 6:30 and 7:30. I start at mile marker 22 and go to mile marker 15 for my daily 14 miler, just upgraded from daily 12 miler. It is hard to keep a good schedule with the rain that we have had lately. I could start at around marker 14 and go to 6, being closer to Lithia Springs, if you want to cross paths and say hello. I am shooting for six thirtyish start tomorrow. I could start in Hiram, behind the bike shop, and go your way from around marker number 14. Chances are good that I may have already greeted you. Lets hook up - Ted

Hey Terminator- I feel the same way. This forum is great! I've learned a lot, and I met a bunch of great people too! I just cannot imagine leaving this site or not posting on it anymore.

When I die, bury me with my laptop and wi-fi.... I'll still be lurking on bikeforums!