Looking into biking
08-04-13 | 07:40 AM
#1
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Newbie
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Central New Jersey
Looking into biking
been lurking for a couple of weeks now and have decided to jump in!
I'm 280 lbs and I've already lost 100lbs I am looking toward riding a bike for getting fit and to use my car less. I'm still a little too big for jogging (I tried it a few times and it's just too much pressure on my ankles right now) so riding seems like a great alternative.
Sup!
I'm 280 lbs and I've already lost 100lbs I am looking toward riding a bike for getting fit and to use my car less. I'm still a little too big for jogging (I tried it a few times and it's just too much pressure on my ankles right now) so riding seems like a great alternative.
Sup!
08-04-13 | 07:46 AM
#2
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Hey Sup,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Run in here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...(200-lb-91-kg)
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Run in here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...(200-lb-91-kg)
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Fred "The Real Fred"
08-04-13 | 07:55 AM
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Endangered Serotta Rider
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Upstate NY
Bikes: 2005 Serotta
Welcome to BF! As 10Wheels suggested, definitely check out the Clyde/Athena forum. You'll find lots of kindred sprits and their stories there. Also... I think you're on the right track with not jogging. I'm a Clyde and the orthopedic surgeons who've done my knee surgeries, foot surgeries and hip replacement have been telling me to stick with walking, swimming and bicycling for years now. I don't know your story or particulars, but that advice might be good for you, too.
