Bicycling

[FreeSpiritCat]

I picked up a one speed cruiser bicycle to get around central Phoenix. Nothing fancy, just wanted it to be practical. A one speed is very easy to maintain and rarely breaks down. It's made for urban cycling. It also helps me with my exercise, allows me to get outdoors, and I want to do more of my part for climate change. I picked up a Schwinn helmet and LED lights. I have an Avenir U-Lock and ordered an Osprey cycling/Hiking backpack. I also am getting a tire pump, preferably one I can put in the backpack. I still have my truck but want to use it very sparingly. I mean like 50-100 miles/month unless I'm leaving town.

It's kind of funny really, even though I'm getting older I'm still adventurous and always willing to try new things. I still love to learn and explore. I'm curious if anyone else has decided to cycle. I think this will be far more prevalent in American society in the next 20 years.

[Longhorned]

Last spring I bought a 1970-something Fuji 3-speed road bike. I ride every day I can, which is every day this snowless winter. It's transformed me.

[scumdevils86]

i have a pretty basic hybrid trek 7.1 fx....but I never use it. bought it a year ago just as it was getting hot in tucson and after riding it maybe 50 miles in 2 weeks I put it away and haven't pulled it out sense (another reason why i haven't lost weight in a year). It is a great basic bike. Just gotta use it.

[84Cat]

My wife & I own 5 bikes. It is great therapy for me. It really lefts my mood & I lessen my environmental footprint. Pretty good exercise too. I am 53 and my resting heart rate is in the mid 40's.

[scumdevils86]

geeze i'm 28 and my resting heart rate is probably like 70-75.

[azgreg]

I ride to work every once in a while, 34 miles round trip.

[84Cat]

I ride to work every once in a while, 34 miles round trip.

Impressive Greg! My wife was riding to work 1-2 times a week with a 22 mile round trip a few years ago. She really increased her fitness during that time. Now she works at home mostly so she never rides to work.

This is the best way to stay in shape though. Make it a part of your life so that you don't have an excuse to stop riding. There are certain activities that I always ride my bike to no matter what. It keeps you on the bike so you stay in shape. Then when you want to go for a longer ride, you can do it without getting exhausted.

[gumby]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

[FreeSpiritCat]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

That's why I bought a one speed no-frills bike. There isn't much to breakdown, and what does break down is easy to replace.

[azgreg]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

I carry a small kit with small tools, patch kit, spare tube, length of chain, chain kwik links, and a small pump.

[Katzenfreund]

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[azgreg]

That looks like a blast.

[Longhorned]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

Breakdowns? I solved those. After I got a bike, I got a car so I could go pick up the bike when it breaks down.

[FreeSpiritCat]

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

I disagree. Not me in that video, although I've raced the Allalin DH a few times already.

That looks like an incredible amount of fun...30 years ago. Now I'd break every bone in my body if I fell.

[gumby]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

I carry a small kit with small tools, patch kit, spare tube, length of chain, chain kwik links, and a small pump.

Do they perform on their own?

[azgreg]

I like biking, much more than running. No pounding on the joints, etc. My only trepidation is that I'm not mechanically inclined, and I dread breakdowns, which are inevitable.

In the winter, it just isn't an option.

I carry a small kit with small tools, patch kit, spare tube, length of chain, chain kwik links, and a small pump.

Do they perform on their own?

Nope, but they are easy to use.

[84Cat]

This guy can probably out ride most of you lazy mf'ers at 105. Get off the couch and ride!

[Chicat]

[dovecanyoncat]

So the UofA president is in France this week.

[EastCoastCat]

So the UofA president is in France this week.

Shit, beat me to it dove...well played.

[Alieberman]

That’s hilarious... what could possibly go wrong have spectators so close

[Chicat]

That’s hilarious... what could possibly go wrong have spectators so close

I will never understand why Europeans let spectators stand literally on bicycle, motorcycle, and car racing courses.