Round is a shape, just not in my book
 

So.....I'm trying to get back in shape (no round doesn't count) and needed a cardio exercise. I HATE running, ellipticals and treadmills suck, and my diminishing skills and ego will not allow me to play basketball on a consistent basis. I use to ride bikes years ago (17-20; I'm 29 yrs young), so why not give it the old college try. I went out and purchased a Trek 7.2 fx hybrid bike, which I took ownership of yesterday. Took it for the first spin today for a protracted 3 miles roundtrip. :o Give me a break I'm just starting out.

I can freely admitted I know squat about bikes, so I'll be reading and mostly likely asking a lot of questions here. I look forward to talking to some of you in the near future.

--gb

Welcome to the forums. Feel free to visit the Clydesdale forum as well.

Hi gb, as StephenH suggests, definitely check out the Clydesdales/Athenas forum! Lots of nice folks there, and very motivational!

Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions :) !

East Hill

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I'm 6' 3" 165lbs and don't fit that category. I've just started to notice that I've been getting a little bit of a stomach and wanted to rectify that.

Actually, in the world of bicycle racing, you would be considered a Clydesdale (the designation is for men over 200 pounds OR over 6'0" tall).

But, ummm, never mind!

East Hill

Good to know. Thanks

Bike to work regularly and that gut will disappear! Welcome.