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  • The best advice is to find a local group of cyclist and get with them. Ask at local bike shops if they have a newbie ride. I did my first century 5 years ago 5 month after getting into cycling. I now do 4 or 5 century's a year.
    in Cycling Century: Looking For Advice Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • get fitted in a good pair of running shoes. Had that problem for years. Since I was fitted in the right type of shoes for me, I've not had a problem....Knock on wood....
    in Shin splints! Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • The one question that has not been asked is what you want to do on the bike? That above all else is the main question. If you are looking for fitness and exercise then you really need to look at a road bike. You have to be real careful when you start riding bikes, they are more addictive than crack cocaine. You will start…
    in Good Bike Under $300 Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • From a cyclist, I see people all the time wasting $$$ on a cheap bike and out growing it in a couple of weeks. If you want to tool around the neighborhood check out garage sales. If you want to lose weight and get in better shape go to the bike shop. They are really great people there.
    in Good Bike Under $300 Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • Anything from Polar will work. Never heard of BodyBugg.
    in another HRM question Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • Best advice I every got on running shoe was to go to a running store. Save your feet and knees by getting shoe that fit you correctly.
    in Shoes? Comment by Bentrain June 2011
  • Love gatorade Propel in my water.
    in Do you count flavored water or carbonated water in water int Comment by Bentrain June 2011
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