Hi - I am a cyclist. Was really into it from about 2000-2005 when i competed in the 2005 Senior Olympics Time Trials and did really well. I achieved my goal and got back into tennis from 2006 to Oct. 2012 when i tore a tendon around my ankle. Had to stop everything and get into a boot for several months. Moped around feeling sorry for myself - doing - no exercise. In May of this year i found out about MFP, joined and since i still couldn't play tennis - thought - well - lets do a little biking to burn some calories. Really had to start back at the beginning by cycling about 8 miles at a time. It was tough! After a month or so i was cycling everyday with a day off now and then and working up my miles and speed. For the past month i was averaging 17-30 miles per day about 6 days a week. Now almost every time i go out - i am trying to go faster! So think i am going to try a time trial next weekend!
I do 5K and 10K as that is what they offer in Senior Olympics.
Cycling is a lot of fun and you can do it in our hot summers as its always cooler on the bike. I often bike with my husband who also enjoys cycling. You can cycle here year round (South Florida) even though its Hot - but its always cooler on the bike. You just have to do it around the rain storms - which was a challenge for a couple of months.
Cycling and watching calorie intake has been my plan for these past 5 months and i am so pleased with my success so far.
Good luck everyone - we are in a great sport!

Hi Emily - glad to have you aboard.

In case you've not spotted it, there's another cycling group around here as well, that usually has some interesting challenges on-going to keep us on the bike and provide a bit of inspiration - don't be put off by the name Century+ - some of the members most assuredly do ride that distance, others would be hard pushed to get a century over an entire month, but we're an inclusive group and not all that picky...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3764-century-plus-cycling

Carolina cyclist here - riding year round through rolling hills.

Hi All,
I just started MFP and just started Mountain Biking. I'm trying to regain my health and start living life again. I ended up getting a half way decent bike (Trek X caliber 6, Hard tail 29er) Its a great bike and it really has help push me to ride everyday. When I first started riding I was struggling to do a couple of miles. Now im doing around 10miles a day in a hour stretch. looking to lower my BF % and raise my M Mass %.

Im also looking for friends on here to help motivate me and share our goals.

Hello everyone, new to the geoup and to cycling. looking for cylist friends to share tips, and motivation as i prepare ti ride inSeptember if this year the CITY TO SHORE BIKE RIDE FOR MS. All friend requests are accepted. Hope to meet some awesome people

Hi Y'all.... I'm new to the group. I've been riding now about 3 years and commute to work on my bike. It's between 18-20 miles a day, but I usually get over a 100 for the week. I'm 44 (never felt younger!) and live in Maryland. Right now I'm riding a Schwinn Varsity hybrid, but am looking to upgrade within the next 6 months. I feel putting in 100+ miles a week is deservent of something more!

Look forward to chatting with others! I also use Mapmyride and keep my logs up to date there, so feel free to look me up there too if you'd like.

Hi, I was looking through groups to find motivation and support and found this group. I love to ride my bike. I just have a curser and ride around town. I live in Utah surrounded by mountains so you would think that I would be a mountain biker but I am not that confidant. My cycling is purely for pleasure and exercise.

Hello 35 yrs cycling of one form or another here and been on MFP for a few months with up and down results. Thought joining some groups might spur my motivation after indulging on too many Pies lately.

Hello There!

I've been riding for about 3 month last summer, and now can't wait to get back on my bike this Spring!!! Yay!!
I ride a hybrid Specialized for women and carry a trailer bike for my daughter (they are Awesome!!). When I ride with her I can only do up to 18 miles, since she gets tired/board if I do any more than that. I've been on a couple group rides ranging from 25-40 miles @ a slow speed (10-12 MPH). I recently tried doing a bit of mountain bike with my hybrid, and was surprised as to how very tough mountain biking can be... although I must confess biking down the rocky hill is totally exhilarating. The rocky uphill I totally loathed, but it does work your core and muscles much more than just merely road biking.

I'm trying to muster up the courage to bring our dog to the family bike-ride with some kind of contraption or device to keep her on her leash. Does anyone have any experience/good ideas as to how I can accomplish this?

There is a device I was in YouTube a 'springer' of sort. Don't know if that will work. I also thought about wrapping her leach around my waist and see what happens. Any thought/comments will be greatly appreciated.

Got my bike in December but it has been so cold I have not put it on the streets yet. Look forward to sharing and learning from you all. I bought a nice Raleigh and love the way it maneuvers.