New to Cycling
03-18-14 | 08:22 AM
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Greenville, SC
New to Cycling
Hey all! I'm from SC and was hoping to get into some casual cycling, maybe 3-4 days a week on a trail we have locally. Over the past few years I lost a good bit of weight and have been building up muscle now after losing most of it, and finally trying to get some good cardio in to get the final bit of body fat lowered. 
I was hoping to have something that could go off-road a bit but also be good to ride on the path for the trail. Should I ask in another section about what type of price ranges and new/used type questions?
I was hoping to have something that could go off-road a bit but also be good to ride on the path for the trail. Should I ask in another section about what type of price ranges and new/used type questions?
03-18-14 | 08:47 AM
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Have bike, will travel
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
03-18-14 | 10:14 AM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Welcome. Sounds like you want a mtn bike with semismooth tread tires or a cyclocross bike.
The folks in the Road Cycling or General forums can help. If you're over 50 then the 50+ forum may be the place to ask.
Have fun.
The folks in the Road Cycling or General forums can help. If you're over 50 then the 50+ forum may be the place to ask.
Have fun.
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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.
