Any cyclists here?

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  • lpherman01
    lpherman01 Posts: 212 Member
    Cool.

    Do you ride all year long?

    I hate riding in the cold (all the extra gear). I wish I could though because I use my bicycle for transportation in the summer months (it's the most effective way for me to loose weight). Other wise I take transit but I hate it.

    In my view, if you have to get somewhere why not ride? It's usually faster, plus you're exercising which means less time at the gym.

    This past year I made a concerted effort to ride all year long. Really paid benefits as I am in great shape coming ino the spring.

    BTW feel free to friend me as we cyclists have a great community and seem to have slightly different viewpoints on weightloss & fitness than others do.
  • brocksmom
    brocksmom Posts: 103 Member
    This thread makes me want to go for a ride:bigsmile:

    Karen
  • Spatialized
    Spatialized Posts: 623 Member
    Car-lite lifestyist, Mountain,long distance road, commuting, utility cycling, winter cycling, etc. I love it!

    ^^^this. Year-round commuter. I also ride trails and road for fun! Weather has changed so the trails are good, the sun is out and I'm stuck in an office. At least I get to ride home!
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
    I have always loved cycling, but slowly added the pounds on over the years, before ballooning after a knee op.

    Decided to do something about it and, with the help of MFP and my bike, lost 4 ½ stones in 8 months…and have kept it off.

    The real upside for me is the number of miles now covered: 2011 was 11,500 miles, 2012 was 15,250 miles. I am on track for 14,000+ again this year after cycling 3,400 miles in May & June. Insane, I know!
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
    Do you ride all year long?

    I hate riding in the cold...

    When you cycle in the sun, with the wind bwhind, it makes all the winter miles well worth it. Managed to keep riding down to -9.2 this year as the road were clear and dry
  • Sailfindragon
    Sailfindragon Posts: 28 Member
    Cyclist here. Try and get out on my bike (mountain) 5-6 days a week doing a minimum of 4.5 miles at time. The weekends I tend to do more. Did 7.5m on Saturday and 14.2m on Sunday.
    I live Grampian (Scotland) So plenty of hills near me to get a good workout.
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    I ride just for exercise, but I love it. So, I am the slowest person ever. Running, biking, kayaking, you name it. I can do it for hours, but I'm really freaking slow. So, that will improve as I get lighter? Is this what I'm hearing everybody saying? That would be wonderful.
  • klmmicro
    klmmicro Posts: 3
    Been riding since I was a teen and am on my mid 40's. Every time I rack the bile for more than a week, my weight starts to climb. Was rolling at 190 at the end of 2011 when an injury put my riding on hold for 8 months of 2012. Finally got back on the saddle...at 237. What a difference! Am at 215 now and slowly working back in to it. Thankful to have found MFP as it has been a great tool for keeping me focused om the food part of the equation.

    Glad to see other cyclists here ????
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    Just started riding on Father's day. Have only missed two days riding since then. Some days it is a quick ride after work with my son for a half hour or so. The weekends put me up at about an hour to an hour and a half. The average is about 9 miles per day. I have covered a little over 160 miles in the past 3 weeks. I impressed myself that I have ridden that many miles already from a cold start.....and.....I am really liking it. Awesome form of exercise.
  • carlosprats
    carlosprats Posts: 4 Member
    I AM A CYCLIST, 15 HR PER WEEK CAT 5, STARTED RACING ON APRIL, MAINLY CRITS. NICE TO MEET YOU
  • carlosprats
    carlosprats Posts: 4 Member
    10-20 SECONDS PER POUND LOST GOING UP A HILL

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