Hello from Houston :)
04-12-06, 02:23 PM
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Hello from Houston :)
Hello, I'm Joe from Houston, TX. I'm a returning rider who's been off the bike for almost 20 years (turning 40 next month) and my girlfriend just bought a Bianchi to ride the MS150. She's been having a great time over the past month training for that ride, and I decided to jump back into riding again. Back in "the day" I rode a Cannondale SR500 w/ Shimano 105 and the original Look pedals, so it has been awhile! The new bike stuff in amazing, and I can't believe the choice of hardware out there now. This past weekend I bought an all-carbon Specialized Roubaix Comp, and took my first ride, and I look forward to getting back into the sport. Thanks to all who contribute to this great forum 
04-12-06, 02:39 PM
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Welcome back to the bike!! Great fun riding. I'm in Tulsa and got back into riding a few years ago after a 12 year layoff. I'm now 41yrs. I just saw that Specialized Roubaix Comp at my local bike shop yesterday. Beautiful! Have fun on the forums.
TJ Sager
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Originally Posted by josephvman
Hello, I'm Joe from Houston, TX. I'm a returning rider who's been off the bike for almost 20 years (turning 40 next month) and my girlfriend just bought a Bianchi to ride the MS150. She's been having a great time over the past month training for that ride, and I decided to jump back into riding again. Back in "the day" I rode a Cannondale SR500 w/ Shimano 105 and the original Look pedals, so it has been awhile! The new bike stuff in amazing, and I can't believe the choice of hardware out there now. This past weekend I bought an all-carbon Specialized Roubaix Comp, and took my first ride, and I look forward to getting back into the sport. Thanks to all who contribute to this great forum
04-12-06, 07:46 PM
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Hello, Houston, from Bellaire! I know what you mean about a long lay-off; mine was about 20 years, too, and the new start has been sputtering along in fits and starts for several years. I hope to finally get into a serious and consistent riding habit this spring.
