New NorCal cyclist here!
06-01-11, 11:43 PM
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New NorCal cyclist here!
Well, it's been over 20+ years that I have ridden a bike more than 2 miles - and I promised myself that I would buy a new bike after I had lost 50 pounds - well - I now own a Giant Escape 2
I tried out several bikes, but this one spoke to me at my current level and it fits great! The LBS set me up with a basic fit, and I got the right gear; helmet (duh), cycling shorts, maintainence kit, etc - all the basics. I pledged to ride (what I thought was unrealistic) 200 miles in May - and here I am 230 miles later! WOOHOO!
I'm trying to start a new blog about my experience and just have some fun posting ideas, etc... https://toddchrist.blogspot.com/
Loving this forum!
I tried out several bikes, but this one spoke to me at my current level and it fits great! The LBS set me up with a basic fit, and I got the right gear; helmet (duh), cycling shorts, maintainence kit, etc - all the basics. I pledged to ride (what I thought was unrealistic) 200 miles in May - and here I am 230 miles later! WOOHOO!
I'm trying to start a new blog about my experience and just have some fun posting ideas, etc... https://toddchrist.blogspot.com/
Loving this forum!
06-02-11, 05:52 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums.Great weight loss.
Tear up the roads with the new bike.
Tear up the roads with the new bike.
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06-02-11, 06:22 AM
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Welcome to the forums Toadster! Awesome weight loss and very cool blowing out your goal of 200 miles in May. 
06-02-11, 01:37 PM
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Thanks guys - I'm really hoping the weather turns around the next few days, I'm really disliking the rain here right now! 
06-03-11, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Toadster
Thanks guys - I'm really hoping the weather turns around the next few days, I'm really disliking the rain here right now!
You in the SF area?Welcome! And congrats on the weight loss and the sweet bike
06-03-11, 06:10 PM
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up near Sacramento... the American River Bike trail is just phenomenal... I can't believe I've live here almost 16 years and never saw it (shame on me!)
