dmeyne Member

I just started back on here and I would like to lose 50 as well. I have not set a time frame because that has never worked for me. I set mini goals for food or exercise every day something different and a weight goal for about a month. You can friend me and we can do it together!

Yesterday afternoon, it was abot 45 and blue skies, and I was all excited to get in a 24 mile route that I haven't done since August. Headed out westward, into a slight headwind, got about 4 miles out and noticed my rear tire was low and losing air fast. Went another 1/4 mile and realized I needed to stop. Out on a 2 lane…

I set my goal for 1500 miles in 2012. I believe that it's attainable. I rode about 1000 miles this year, but didn't start riding hard until May. This year I plan to ride year-round. In fact it was so nice here that's what I did on New Year's eve! I am registered for a century in June so I will need to ride lots before…

I like your truths. You sound very motivated and honest. I think a huge step towards successful weight loss is honesty. Being honest with yourself is sometimes difficult but absolutely essential. Maybe if I find some mfp friends it will help keep me honest!

27 hilly miles this morning. Back to work tomorrow, hope I can find time to ride the next 130 miles to meet my goal!

Took advantage of cooler temps/lower humidity and rode 15 miles of the bike trail in town with my sister today. I'm not used to riding bike trails, I usually ride county highways, and prefer that for sure. I need to take my bike in for some maintenance - rear view mirror is broke, gears shifting hard, slow leak in my rear…

Wow...we have some serious cyclists on here! It's cool to see everyone's goals. I got in a 24 mile ride despite the temps/humidity. We were under a "heat warning" until 8pm tonight. I started my ride at 9am, so it wasn't quite so hot yet.

Yeah!! More bike riding!! My goal is less than July, since I'm returning to work next week, but hopefully I will surpass it and will be able to increase it. And hopefully the heat/humidity will fall and it won't be so hard to get motivated to get out and pedal!

Came home from vacation in colorado 14 miles short of my 300 miles in july goal. Went out tonight and rode a 15 mile route so I met my goal!! Now I need to set an august goal. 300 might be lofty since I start back to work next week. Maybe I'll shoot for 200? Let's keep this challenge going!

I've got 18 more on my first day in Steamboat Springs, CO! What a different view than my rides at home in Iowa!!

That is a dream of mine and I may need to seriously consider joining you! For a trial run, you can come join RAGBRAI. (Bike ride across Iowa). It starts this Sunday and ends the next Saturday. I've done that (or part of it) about 6 times. Just a week of it is an amazing experience and if you try it once, you're hooked!!!!

I'm leaving for Colorado tomorrow and taking my bike along. I hope to find some nice routes out there and add some miles. My sister is bringing her bike along too!

I think I can get to 300 by the end of the month! Hope this heat breaks soon. An hour-long ride was all I could handle today and Saturday!

I had to modify my goal. After doing 12 on Monday and 39 yesterday, I surpassed the 150 mark. Since it's the middle of the month, I thought I'd just double it. My new goal is 300 miles for July!

Rode my favorite route yesterday with a friend. 40 miles total...about 10 of them into a pretty strong headwind!

9 miles pedaling around town doing errands today. Weigh in tomorrow. I hope it's good news!

I'm partial to Trek bikes but there are lots of good brands. Any good bike shop will match a style of bike to what you tell them you are using it for. There is a very wide price range. I'd say your best bet is to go to your local bike shop and they will be your best help.

Sounds like you need a hybrid bike. It has the handlebars like a mountain bike and in-between tires. It's what I ride since up to a few months ago, I lived on a gravel road and had to ride 2 miles of gravel to get to the highway. It also works well on the trails near me that is made of crushed limestone.

Sounds like you need a hybrid bike. It has the handlebars like a mountain bike and in-between tires. It's what I ride since up to a few months ago, I lived on a gravel road and had to ride 2 miles of gravel to get to the highway. It also works well on the trails near me that is made of crushed limestone.

Hi All! I did a 21 mile ride this morning and then got in another 7 riding around town with my girls! Can anyone help me figure out how to get the mileage ticker I made to post?

Happy 4th everyone!!! I got 40 miles in this AM! Now it's time to go to the Blues Fest, hang with friends and drink some beer!!

Got 13 miles in this morning and scheduled a 40 mile ride for next Saturday with a friend!

I'll join you! I get a lot of miles during the summer months, but I have not tracked total miles. It will be interesting to see how much biking I actually do. I know I biked about 70 miles last week, but that was June. I'll check my odometer today and start fresh for July!

I need to join!