New Cyclist From NE Florida
12-14-13 | 11:59 PM
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Thread Starter
Enjoying Every Mile
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 89
Likes: 4
From: Gainesville, FL
Bikes: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp
New Cyclist From NE Florida
Hi all,
Name's Mike. 30 years old and currently living in Gainesville, FL for school and then hopefully transferring to Orlando to complete my education at UCF.
I used to race Motocross in high school so I'm not a "total" noob, but as far as road cycling goes, I'm a noob. I just bought my first bike 2 months ago. 2013 Specialized Allez Sport and already thinking about something better lol. 26 miles is my longest ride so far and it's only getting better.
And please... leave the toe clip pedal comments at the door. They have been replaced with Shimano A520's.
Name's Mike. 30 years old and currently living in Gainesville, FL for school and then hopefully transferring to Orlando to complete my education at UCF.
I used to race Motocross in high school so I'm not a "total" noob, but as far as road cycling goes, I'm a noob. I just bought my first bike 2 months ago. 2013 Specialized Allez Sport and already thinking about something better lol. 26 miles is my longest ride so far and it's only getting better.
And please... leave the toe clip pedal comments at the door. They have been replaced with Shimano A520's.
12-15-13 | 12:20 AM
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Thunder Whisperer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: NE OK
Bikes: '06 Kona Smoke
Welcome aboard 
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12-15-13 | 02:48 AM
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Orlando, FL
When I first bought my first road bike about two months ago, I thought doing 10 miles (without being tired at the end) was an big accomplishment. Now, I've been doing 50 miles without having sore quads the next day. My longest ride so far is 68 miles and I'm hoping to do 80 by the time I start school next month.
12-15-13 | 02:15 PM
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Life is good
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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Welcome to Bike Forums from another Florida cyclist.
Check out the Southeast Regional subforum to meet locals and find out about FL rides.
Check out the Southeast Regional subforum to meet locals and find out about FL rides.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
12-15-13 | 02:24 PM
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Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Hi Mike,
Welcome top Bike Forums.
Your first road bike is a Learning Bike.
What have you learned about the bike and yourself?
Welcome top Bike Forums.
Your first road bike is a Learning Bike.
What have you learned about the bike and yourself?
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12-15-13 | 02:37 PM
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: N/W Florida--Pace
Bikes: N+1=20013 Green mongoose Beast, '74 Raleigh International, '58 Raleigh Dawn Tourist, Univega Alpine Sport, Univega Ladies MTB- Wife's, Townie 7D -Wife's, and a pile-o-spare British 'junque'
Welcome to the Bike Forums from NW FL.
12-15-13 | 04:17 PM
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Thread Starter
Enjoying Every Mile
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 89
Likes: 4
From: Gainesville, FL
Bikes: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp
Thanks all.
What have I learned?
- That weight and aerodynamics are everything.
- Proper pre ride, during ride, and post ride nutrition is key to better and longer rides.
- Clipless pedals win.
- Do not skimp on riding apparel.
- Bibs win.
- Cyclists that average 26mph+, are gnarly. I average 20-22mph on flat road... But it's getting better.
- That weight and aerodynamics are everything.
- Proper pre ride, during ride, and post ride nutrition is key to better and longer rides.
- Clipless pedals win.
- Do not skimp on riding apparel.
- Bibs win.
- Cyclists that average 26mph+, are gnarly. I average 20-22mph on flat road... But it's getting better.
12-16-13 | 09:35 AM
#10
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Thanks all.
What have I learned?
- That weight and aerodynamics are everything.
- Proper pre ride, during ride, and post ride nutrition is key to better and longer rides.
- Clipless pedals win.
- Do not skimp on riding apparel.
- Bibs win.
- Cyclists that average 26mph+, are gnarly. I average 20-22mph on flat road... But it's getting better.
What have I learned?
- That weight and aerodynamics are everything.
- Proper pre ride, during ride, and post ride nutrition is key to better and longer rides.
- Clipless pedals win.
- Do not skimp on riding apparel.
- Bibs win.
- Cyclists that average 26mph+, are gnarly. I average 20-22mph on flat road... But it's getting better.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
