Hello from DFW tx area
02-20-16, 07:02 AM
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Hello from DFW tx area
Hi, name is Bryan. 58yrs old, and very slow on a bike 
Really went off the deep end this time, from the high diving board... started a month ago with a mountain bike, did not like it so much, a lower cost Trek, so ordered and now waiting on a Giant Talon 2, and also ordered a 2015 Cannondale Synapse 6 road bike. lol, I know... crazy. But what the heck. Besides the personal goal of improving my health ( a lot), I wish to venture into group rides on the road, and meet new people, make friends.
It will be a while before I have the distance and speed averages to join even a no drop ride.... probably just when the temps here hit 105...yuuch. I do wish I could foresee when that 10 to 15 mile distance and oh, 14mph average will be obtained!! Right now 4 miles, 8mph avg is it! In my lame defense that was the 30lb trek with a decent headwind... excuses, excuses.
best regards to all !
Really went off the deep end this time, from the high diving board... started a month ago with a mountain bike, did not like it so much, a lower cost Trek, so ordered and now waiting on a Giant Talon 2, and also ordered a 2015 Cannondale Synapse 6 road bike. lol, I know... crazy. But what the heck. Besides the personal goal of improving my health ( a lot), I wish to venture into group rides on the road, and meet new people, make friends.
It will be a while before I have the distance and speed averages to join even a no drop ride.... probably just when the temps here hit 105...yuuch. I do wish I could foresee when that 10 to 15 mile distance and oh, 14mph average will be obtained!!
Right now 4 miles, 8mph avg is it! In my lame defense that was the 30lb trek with a decent headwind... excuses, excuses.best regards to all !
02-20-16, 07:15 AM
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Hey Bryan,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Keep your rides Fun and you will get in many miles.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Keep your rides Fun and you will get in many miles.
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02-21-16, 07:56 AM
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Hi Bryan, glad to meet another Texan!! I'm from Abilene, and those 100 degree rides are murder!! Enjoy the riding, you'll be surprised how soon 15-20 miles will be just a good warmup!
02-22-16, 07:15 AM
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thanks I do so look forward to the social aspect of group rides !
I do so look forward to the social aspect of group rides !
02-23-16, 12:16 AM
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You gonna eat that?
Which side of DFW are you on? If you're close to Fort Worth I can suggest some clubs/groups.
Welcome!
Welcome!
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02-23-16, 07:33 AM
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I am in Van Alstyne.. so far have joined Texoma cycling club and Shawnee Club in Frisco. I currently work in the Northwest Plano, Frisco area.
