phil85207

The pictures say it all.

Congrats on the new bike and all the extras too. Its another world in the road bike seen. Good luck and be safe out there.

Well how did they work out? Let us know with some pictures.

Congratulations on you first of many to come.

My experience was not so good, however I do know a few that seen to be doing OK with it. The stoker ( usually the female) in the back has no control and can be somewhat disconcerting at times. On all my "tour de _____ (whatever name) I have always seen a few tandems. I would say that the vast majority trying out a tandem…

Wow I was just remembering back to my first tour. It was the Tour de Tucson, 110 miles, I was scared to death, I had trained hard and was on the "Bike Forum" and got lots of great advice there. I had a garmin/ HR monitor and uploaded all my rides to keep track of my progress. It was great fun and payed off with a silver at…

The main thing is you are ridding. Life is full of decisions. We make them and live by the consequences of them. I am talking to myself as much as anything. I have been slacking off way to much after some medical set backs that kept me off the bike and now I am just finding all kinds of excuses to not get back on the bike.…

I have completed, I don't know how many century rides and I can tell you there is nothing that will prepare you like seat time. How do you feel after doing 45 miles? How does you butt feel, your back, your arms and hands? You should be able to do that easily, and once a week is enough for the distance ride. Try to get in…

This man know where of he speaks. listen to him. Having foot problems in 15 miles, something is very wrong. Usually after 50 miles is when "hot foot" kicks in and it shouldn't happen then. Good luck and stay safe. Phil

My 800 came with the city maps and cadence, and has been mostly trouble free. One thing I my mention is that my old garmin had a much better HR strap. Not as flexible maybe but works much better. I got a lot of HRs of in the 200s with the new strap and I am no where close to that HR. IF you have trouble with it, the old…

I have been with Strava for some time now, here is my link http://app.strava.com/athletes/161412

Bikes come in all sizes for a reason. Bikes are not a one size fits all thing. Find a good bike shop that has someone qualified to give you a bike fit. Good luck and stay safe Phil

There are many ideas on the correct way to go on this subject. Cycling is a progressive sport for most people though and I think for most folks its best to get used to the bike, shifting properly, breaking properly, being aware of your surroundings constantly, making sure you are hydrated, and the list goes on and on. Once…

I have to agree, to avoid knee trouble spin up, Mashing equals problems with the knees.

Try snacking on nuts. They are quite filling and satisfy that chewing thing too. I like the taste and always follow the nuts with a bottle of water or a mug of tea or coffee. Good luck, I think anyone who has been on a diet for a while has gotten in that rut you speak of and we all understand. Just stand firm and know that…

does cycling count?:wink:

With all that cake and ice cream and dinner at Red Lobster. How did you do it?

I know what you mean, I can remember when my children were young, I wanted to put a padlock on anything that had food in it so we could have something for the next meal.

I am so glad you made up your mind to take action and take control of your body. I lost two of my siblings to weight issues much to early because they just couldn't take that control. Congratulations on taking action. You will do great.

Congratulations on a job will done. I am just starting my journey and hope to be able to post those kind of pictures too.