My bike is in the shop for some adjustments and it's taken way too long!!! I'm stuck riding old faithfull but a workout is a workout. Found a cycling club nearby that rides several times a week. They have a beginners ride 12-15mi. I'm gonna try next sat. I'm so excited about that Ive been riding solo and would love some company.
I'm def going to have to use my inhaler though, just trying to come up one small incline I had a mini asthma attack. I really wanna ride it 1.8 miles to the community center, swim some laps and ride it 1.8 miles back home, but the ride is VERY hilly and I am thinking I might have to build up to this goal.
I'm def going to have to use my inhaler though, just trying to come up one small incline I had a mini asthma attack. I really wanna ride it 1.8 miles to the community center, swim some laps and ride it 1.8 miles back home, but the ride is VERY hilly and I am thinking I might have to build up to this goal.
I'm excited!!!
Asthma sucks! Last summer it was sooooo dry here and dusty, I had to go in and get an inhaler. I hadn't had to use one in 3 years Usually I can control it with minimal caffeine, controlled breathing, and the occasional allergy pill. But I was determined not to let it slow me down, so glad I didn't!!
My back spasm has largely gone away, so I was able to ride today. My sister and I did an easy trail by the seymour river at a very relaxed pace. It was about 12 degrees C out and no rain. The river was rushing and totally beautiful. I think, dare i say it?, that spring has sprung in my neck of the woods.
I didn't want to overdo it, as I ran 10K yesterday for a training run for the 1/2 marathon. My rides will be longer once I'm done with that.
I'm in New Hampshire. Right now we're getting hit with the same freak huge storm that's drenched half the country, so sadly, the trails will be too wet to ride for awhile (roads are no fun! no offense, roadies! ). Don't want to damage them, so we'll wait for drier weather.
They're really solid-- you can smack them against anything and they will come out the winner! (Downside: they're heavy!). Also, if you want to avoid falling on downhills (who doesn't?), the best thing you can do is keep your weight back. And the best way to do that is to stay off your seat-- keep your butt waaaay back, like, over your back wheel. You can almost never be too far back (as long as you stay low-- chest over seat).
boarderchick- A Shore rider. I'm sooooo jealous! Before I die, I'd like to get out there and ride some of that. Sick, sick stuff!
Anyways, happy trails to you ladies! If anyone's in Southern NH and they want to do some riding, PM me! I'll ditch DD (she's 9 months old, so not quite ready yet, but soon!) with DH.
Got in a good ride today after getting my bike out of the shop Rode for approx. 90 min. felt I could keep going, but my bum was numb. Got to get that thing used to the saddle again
steph....nice bike and
borderchick...glad your back is feeling better
Hoping the weather gets better for ya'll up north
Hi Steph--yes, I'm a shore rider, also whistler. We have everything here from green runs to the gnarliest of black diamonds. I love the technical stuff that's not too high. There are some ramps, a-frames and skinnies built close to the ground so if you bail you don't need search and rescue. I'm sort of a blue run kind of girl.
I agree with you re: keeping weight b-a-c-k. In addition, I'd say use rear brake 80% and front brake 20% on descents. Also, feather the brakes and don't skid on the trail, roll... Look and face toward where you're going and not where you're afraid you'll end up. I regularly take bunches of new women onto the mountain to try trail riding, and I'm always saying that!
Am seriously thinking about buying a bike...just dont know which type to buy...I live in central Indiana..pretty flat,prefer to ride on paved & I think I'm in pretty good shape now. I normally walk at a slight incline on the treadmill for 3 miles a day about 5 days a week..Also work with free weights 3 times a week..Need to change it up a bit though..I do have achy knees that I'm trying to rehab with strengthing excersises...Any recommendations greatly appreciated...Thanks,Vicki
Hi Rhonda--enjoy your group ride! I hope it goes really well for you! I just ahd 1 hour 45 minute run, so no ride for me today. I'm going to try and go tomorrow with my sister.
I'll let you know if I make it out there. The trails here were beautiful today, I was trail running...
Went on my first group ride Sat. When I pulled up and saw all the professonal bikes and bikers I was a little nervous. Thankfully there was a beginners group. What a beautiful day!!! We rode 18 mi. , the most I've done at one time but It didn't seem it. Everyone was so nice and I think I'm hooked!!
My bike is in the shop for some adjustments and it's taken way too long!!! I'm stuck riding old faithfull
but a workout is a workout. Found a cycling club nearby that rides several times a week. They have a beginners ride 12-15mi. I'm gonna try next sat. I'm so excited about that
Ive been riding solo and would love some company.
I really wanna ride it 1.8 miles to the community center, swim some laps and ride it 1.8 miles back home, but the ride is VERY hilly and I am thinking I might have to build up to this goal. 
Usually I can control it with minimal caffeine, controlled breathing, and the occasional allergy pill. But I was determined not to let it slow me down, so glad I didn't!!
and
...Did 20k in 58mins... 
