Bicycling

Shanta1983

Hello MFP, Ive gotten my bike today its by Schwinn, The bike originally was like 219$ bucks, I got it for 95$ bucks yooo hoo, Im ready to start, the only thing I havent rode a bike since I was 12 :laugh: . I rode it alittle bit to catch the feel for it. Its not to big either, Its just right for my 5'2 inches height:laugh: ..The bike is a cruiser I hope this is okay for excercising, I got tired of just my stationary, So MFP cyclist here I come I think we should have some sort of challenges especially for us beginners:laugh: :laugh: .Wanna join me ?

skywalker

I'm in!!! :drinker:

Shanta1983

come on anybody else???where are my cyclist heads lol

skywalker

I tried 3 times to get a cycling thread going. I believe you posted in each of them, but not many other people. Don't know what's up! I thought lots of members of MFP would be into it. Maybe if you start another and call it a challenge, there'll be more hits.

BrendaLee

Biking. :sad:

My daughter and I set out on a bike ride today- my second short bike ride this summer, and it was TORTURE.

Good luck though! (Invest in a good seat if your bike doesn't already have one)

skywalker

The seat is important, but so are the padded shorts. A little expensive, but well worth it. As far as the butt pain goes, if you just push through it and do it more often, it's not really an issue anymore, unless you do a really long ride

lynniejones

I my bicycle. A lot of folks on the black team thread have started cycling recently. The freedom is amazing.

skywalker

I my bicycle. A lot of folks on the black team thread have started cycling recently. The freedom is amazing.

Cool!! Invite them here. Let's talk cycling! Tour de France starts saturday. Let's start a challenge for motivation!! :drinker:

lynniejones

I my bicycle. A lot of folks on the black team thread have started cycling recently. The freedom is amazing.

Cool!! Invite them here. Let's talk cycling! Tour de France starts saturday. Let's start a challenge for motivation!! :drinker:

Andrew (Spyguy) just got a nice Trek hybrid and his wife picked a bike up today I think. They shall soon be in love with it.

junkgypsy

You know I'm in! :bigsmile:

I think your bike will be just fine unless you plan on competing in marathons! I just have a cruiser and a mountain bike to choose from, no frills here, and I ride 60+ miles a week!

Here's to a biking challenge-- What's the plan?

skywalker

I my bicycle. A lot of folks on the black team thread have started cycling recently. The freedom is amazing.

Cool!! Invite them here. Let's talk cycling! Tour de France starts saturday. Let's start a challenge for motivation!! :drinker:

Andrew (Spyguy) just got a nice Trek hybrid and his wife picked a bike up today I think. They shall soon be in love with it.

I was actually was part of that thread and gave some advice to him. Glad he's enjoying it

junkgypsy

The seat is important, but so are the padded shorts. A little expensive, but well worth it. As far as the butt pain goes, if you just push through it and do it more often, it's not really an issue anymore, unless you do a really long ride

Where can I get some of these sexy-sounding shorts? Haha.

lynniejones

You know I'm in! :bigsmile:

I think your bike will be just fine unless you plan on competing in marathons! I just have a cruiser and a mountain bike to choose from, no frills here, and I ride 60+ miles a week!

Here's to a biking challenge-- What's the plan?

I wish I had the time and the place to ride 60 a week.
I am training this winter and finding the time to do some major rides next year. I have no idea how, or where, or how to get into it. but I wanna

skywalker

Any bike shop will carry them. Or terrybicycles.com has great cycling clothing for women. As far as brands go, I like Pearl Izumi shorts. Good padding :happy: :happy:

lynniejones

I my bicycle. A lot of folks on the black team thread have started cycling recently. The freedom is amazing.

Cool!! Invite them here. Let's talk cycling! Tour de France starts saturday. Let's start a challenge for motivation!! :drinker:






Andrew (Spyguy) just got a nice Trek hybrid and his wife picked a bike up today I think. They shall soon be in love with it.

I was actually was part of that thread and gave some advice to him. Glad he's enjoying it

He and Beth are wonderful people. I wish I could ride with them!

junkgypsy

Any bike shop will carry them. Or terrybicycles.com has great cycling clothing for women. As far as brands go, I like Pearl Izumi shorts. Good padding :happy: :happy:

I'm gonna have to look into it!
That's my biggest complaint here lately is my booty just HURTS, haha. I can usually push through it but a little extra padding would be amazing.

junkgypsy

You know I'm in! :bigsmile:

I think your bike will be just fine unless you plan on competing in marathons! I just have a cruiser and a mountain bike to choose from, no frills here, and I ride 60+ miles a week!

Here's to a biking challenge-- What's the plan?

I wish I had the time and the place to ride 60 a week.
I am training this winter and finding the time to do some major rides next year. I have no idea how, or where, or how to get into it. but I wanna

I have no idea how to get into it either! I have been telling people I am training myself for a marathon of some sort.

I live in an area where there aren't many at all, but I'm determind to figure something out. Even if I have to start one myself. :bigsmile:

skywalker

Maybe we could set up a weekly mileage challenge for all levels.

Tri_Dad

oh yes a cycling challenge thread sounds wonderful!!!!!!! I put 15 quick miles on the bike today. Should we set a weekly or monthly mile goal and check in on one another? Would love a group to talk cycling with since I am so new to it. If you want you guys can send me your miles logged weekly and I can post everyones progress. What do ya say?

:drinker:

lynniejones

Does anyone use bikejournal.com?

musicmom04

and don't forget...lynnie is a wonderful person too. we u!

lynniejones

and don't forget...lynnie is a wonderful person too. we u!

There is beatiful Beth! How is the vacation time going???

junkgypsy

oh yes a cycling challenge thread sounds wonderful!!!!!!! I put 15 quick miles on the bike today. Should we set a weekly or monthly mile goal and check in on one another? Would love a group to talk cycling with since I am so new to it. If you want you guys can send me your miles logged weekly and I can post everyones progress. What do ya say?

:drinker:

I'm in! :glasses:

musicmom04

very good! we had a great time in nh, and now relaxing at home together. (and he's been getting up with the kids :drinker: ) although tomorrow is his birthday, so i guess i should help out a little.

junkgypsy

Does anyone use bikejournal.com?

Never heard of it. :ohwell:

Tri_Dad

Does anyone use bikejournal.com?

I do now that you told me about it. it's a cool site!

musicmom04

and i'm definitely a beginner cyclist, so i'm in on the challenges too

skywalker

oh yes a cycling challenge thread sounds wonderful!!!!!!! I put 15 quick miles on the bike today. Should we set a weekly or monthly mile goal and check in on one another? Would love a group to talk cycling with since I am so new to it. If you want you guys can send me your miles logged weekly and I can post everyones progress. What do ya say?

:drinker:

Sounds good me!! I've set a personal goal to ride 1500miles this summer, but would love to take part in a challenge. It will push me to do better. I tried starting a cycling thread a few times since joining and didn't get much response. I want to recommend that everyone watch the Tour de France which starts on Saturday and runs for 3 weeks. VS Network has great coverage and it's so exciting!!!! :happy: :drinker: :happy:

Tri_Dad

Ok so lets do this to start. If you want to join the challenge you can do one of four weekly mile goals. pick from the following
15 miles
30 miles
60 miles
or
100 miles

Just PM me that you want to join the group and what mile goal you want to work toward. Then each monday shoot me a PM with the total miles you rode for that week and I will keep track of it so I can post it for your fellow riders to see once a week. Oh and of course we can come to the thread to shop talk about cycling and support each other as we work toward our cycling goals. how's that sound?

:drinker:

Tri_Dad

Ok so lets do this to start. If you want to join the challenge you can do one of four weekly mile goals. pick from the following
15 miles
30 miles
60 miles
or
100 miles

Just PM me that you want to join the group and what mile goal you want to work toward. Then each monday shoot me a PM with the total miles you rode for that week and I will keep track of it so I can post it for your fellow riders to see once a week. Oh and of course we can come to the thread to shop talk about cycling and support each other as we work toward our cycling goals. how's that sound?

:drinker:

of course if you want to do more than 100 miles in a week you may feel free to send me any goal you have for yourself. important part is that you set a goal and have others to bug you about reaching it.

skywalker

AWESOME!!!:drinker: