new bike

gamoboy · 04-06-2010, 10:59 PM

well the wife and i went and got some bicycles today. the wife gave up after 1 mile and gus and i got in 8 miles this evening before it got too late. from what i have heard you burn 300 calories an hour at regular pedaling. now im trying to slow down on the pepsi and junk food. gonna try to get down to a good weight. im weighing in at about 230-235 right now. going to try to get done to 160 or so. anyone else starting to excersize?

jim p. · 04-06-2010, 11:31 PM

Cutting out the pop and sweets will help you drop weight plus be better for your heart. The bikes will give you exercise and help circulation. Best thing is you've made the choice to do something. Keep it up, you and the family will benifit in the long run

gamoboy · 04-07-2010, 07:33 PM

got out and rode about 7 miles tonight. freezing cold and probably 40 mile an hour winds. not fun but i got out there and did it

Carpshooter · 04-07-2010, 07:51 PM

I got to do the same thing , I already own the bikes and have done alot of cycling .Get an odometer on your bike ,then a couple water bottle holders for water bottles , get good cycling clothes ,etc . ,it's what you make of it and is a hobby of mine ,even road on the highway at times !

I own a cross ,hybred and touring bikes so getting anymore is a no-go as I need to ride !

gamoboy · 04-07-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpshooter

I got to do the same thing , I already own the bikes and have done alot of cycling .Get an odometer on your bike ,then a couple water bottle holders for water bottles , get good cycling clothes ,etc . ,it's what you make of it and is a hobby of mine ,even road on the highway at times !

I own a cross ,hybred and touring bikes so getting anymore is a no-go as I need to ride !

i dont plan to get that much into it. just wanted to do it for the exersize. leg muscles get sore after a few miles. we just bought cheap 100 dollar mountain bikes.

gamoboy · 04-16-2010, 11:32 PM

well guys i have lost 5 pounds in a week. 65 more to go. been trying to ride my bike everyday, only if it is around the block. put in 10 miles today though.

ACES · 04-17-2010, 11:02 AM

Thats Great!!!

I got my 4 year old a bike for her birthday and I plan to go riding around the block with her when she gets a little more comfortable with it.

I've been into running for the last few months and am doing 2 miles every other day. I just like getting outside and doing something. I sleep better and end up feeling better.

Carpshooter · 04-18-2010, 07:48 PM

I biked (hybred bike ) today with my grandchildren (11 year old twins ) and the day is nearing when I'll be too slow for 'em !

Gator eye · 04-22-2010, 07:34 AM

I gave the bike riding thing a try, after a couple miles I felt violated and ended up walking the bike back home.

I haven't walked right sense.

I think I need to invest in a better seat if I'm going to ride anymore. I'm going to stick with a slow jog for now.

gamoboy · 04-22-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

I gave the bike riding thing a try, after a couple miles I felt violated and ended up walking the bike back home.

I haven't walked right sense.

I think I need to invest in a better seat if I'm going to ride anymore. I'm going to stick with a slow jog for now.

the wife said the same thing. so she went and bought one of them fance 25 dollar cadillac seats. it is more comfortable but not for how i ride.

Carpshooter · 04-25-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gamoboy

the wife said the same thing. so she went and bought one of them fance 25 dollar cadillac seats. it is more comfortable but not for how i ride.

You need to get those riding shorts with padding in the right places ,they also make a butt chap stuff and you need to ride some to get your behind properly introduced to your seat !

gamoboy · 04-26-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpshooter

You need to get those riding shorts with padding in the right places ,they also make a butt chap stuff and you need to ride some to get your behind properly introduced to your seat !

i dont get sore anymore. my legs burn a little going up hills but that is about it.

Carpshooter · 05-19-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gamoboy

i dont get sore anymore. my legs burn a little going up hills but that is about it.

You are doing just fine !

Carpshooter · 06-12-2010, 12:27 PM

I'm going riding today ,hopefully !

Carpshooter · 09-27-2011, 05:31 PM

I just had to bring this thread back also !

longcut36 · 09-27-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

I gave the bike riding thing a try, after a couple miles I felt violated and ended up walking the bike back home.

I haven't walked right sense.

I think I need to invest in a better seat if I'm going to ride anymore. I'm going to stick with a slow jog for now.

might want to weld a number 10 coal shovel on for a seat.

Carpshooter · 09-28-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by longcut36

might want to weld a number 10 coal shovel on for a seat.

That's a good one !

Gator eye · 09-28-2011, 06:59 AM

A year later and my bike seat still don't like me

I might like the shovel seat...........nice and wide.

Carpshooter · 09-28-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

A year later and my bike seat still don't like me

I might like the shovel seat...........nice and wide.

Confession

is good for the soul !