Time to ride my butt into shape...

[terrehautian]

My wife likes to ride bicycles, I like to ride bicycles, I am way out of shape.

These should start the process.



Part of the perks (or disadvantages) or marrying a nurse, you get to know what you blood pressure is. She has told me I need to get mine down. Giving myself a few months before I try medical intervention (going to a doctor for the first time in over 10 years) to get it down. Now, getting the blood pressure cuff was my idea because she has high blood pressure. Somehow and at some point in my life, I learned how to take it also. I am getting better at taking it (haven't gotten what she gets yet, but getting close).

At least I know if I get sick, I will have a personal nurse (well, if should be when as I already have with the flu and have strict orders from her mom (also a nurse as was her grandma) to get my flu shot next year).

 

[nascarfantoo]

Sounds like a solid plan there, Terrehautian.

Did you get the Treks at J's Bikes?

I sometimes get to TH on a ride. If you see this bike it will probably be me. Also shoot at Riley Consevation Club almost every weekend.

 

[terrehautian]

Yep, got them at J's. Will be at Riley for Rimfire tomorrow.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I don't see any helmets there... Be sure to get a good one if you don't already!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I don't have anything to say about bicycle helmets that are family friendly enough to be posted.

 

[Naptown]

I just bought this bike in November and I'm down 30lbs. A bike is a great motivating tool. I want to drop another 10lbs and think it should be pretty easy with this nice weather!

 

[gunsisgood]

I just bought this bike in November and I'm down 30lbs. A bike is a great motivating tool. I want to drop another 10lbs and think it should be pretty easy with this nice weather!

Good luck, riding without pedals is REALLY difficult.

 

[dprimm]

Enjoy them! I ride often. Riding is required for my mental health -- my wife can tell when I don't get enough time pedaling. Lots of groups out there to ride with as well. CIBA is a great one with rides all over central Indiana. All types, from us crazy racers to those learning to stay upright.

 

[SMiller]

Go back to the dealer and by a extra water bottle holder for each bike, trust me it will come in handy! Freeze one bottle solid and the other with ice cubes in it, that will get you a couple hours.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I don't have anything to say about bicycle helmets that are family friendly enough to be posted.

I'm curious now... Friendly enough to PM?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Spent the afternoon helping out at the local bike shop. Beautiful weather brought out a steady stream of people, wanting their bikes fixed.

Agree with hoosierdoc. I always wear a bike helmet when riding.

Plan on getting up early to go ride my Catrike Expedition.

 

[terrehautian]

So far I have ridden were I live, I will be getting a helmet (wife already has one). When I start out side my area where I live, I will be wearing a helmet.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Mechanical failures, animals, and medical problems happen in your area too. Helmets helmets helmets

 

[CitiusFortius]

I've been on it a ton the past week and a half. Getting clipless pedals at the end of the month. Love it!
Oh, and kudos to everybody who helped me out a couple months ago. I've been meaning to thank you but haven't gotten around to it. Clearly I did NOT buy the craigslist bike! thanks again: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break-room/332125-so-who-knows-about-road-bikes.html

 

[femurphy77]

We drug ours out of the barn yesterday, just need to do the mechanical checks, air up the tires and hit the road! And for some sick reason we're actually looking forward to it. Fortunately we must live in a good area because we must see a hundred bikes go by the house on a good weekend.

 

[terrehautian]

In the past three years, I rode a total twenty miles all together. Last Friday I rode three, last Saturday I rode a mile. Today I rode 15.5. My butt and legs hurt.

 

[Naptown]

I found a really cool FREE app for you iphone guys. It's called strava. Basically, you start the app before your ride and it logs your distance, time, speed, etc... with GPS. Then, it conveniently stores a log of your times, distances, comparisons, etc.. It's incredible and a great way to log your rides. Here is my profile: Matthew Allen | Cyclist on Strava

 

[vitamink]

I hate these threads that entice you in and then BAM! Frickin' bicycles.

 

[halfmileharry]

Nice bikes. Mine are old. '67 Schwinn Continental and a '69 Schwinn StingRay. Only bikes I own. Both are still in A-1 shape.

 

[fochman]

We just bought the wife a new Trek bike Friday. Off for a 20 mile trail ride today to break it in. First ride of the year.