Hello from an Old Guy in Atlantic Canada
04-24-19, 08:44 AM
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Hello from an Old Guy in Atlantic Canada
Hi. I'm 67 years old. I haven't been on a bicycle in over 40 years. I bought one yesterday. My wife thinks I'm nuts. Raining yesterday and today. Hope to give out a try tomorrow. Will post back if I make it.
Update:
Had a break in the rain today. Strapped on my helmet and headed down the driveway for the first time! We're in a quiet lane with a rise at the end. I was able to shift gears to negotiate up it. Went about a 1/2 kilometer and returned. I was beat out even over that little distance! Sitting on my a$$ all winter hasn't helped. Hopefully, I'll be able to build my stamina quickly. Feeling exhilarated and discouraged at the same time.
Update:
Had a break in the rain today. Strapped on my helmet and headed down the driveway for the first time! We're in a quiet lane with a rise at the end. I was able to shift gears to negotiate up it. Went about a 1/2 kilometer and returned. I was beat out even over that little distance! Sitting on my a$$ all winter hasn't helped. Hopefully, I'll be able to build my stamina quickly. Feeling exhilarated and discouraged at the same time.
Last edited by KrowNB; 04-24-19 at 11:29 AM.
04-24-19, 09:01 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums, KrowNB! You got this.
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04-25-19, 05:06 AM
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Thanks for the encouragement LAJ! I'm going to try to find a fairly flat area with little traffic to practise on until I'm more confident and in a bit better shape - can't push things too hard, too quickly at my age LOL! The weather forecast for next week is much better.
04-25-19, 05:11 AM
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Welcome from another oldie, 69 (70 next month). Where in NB do you live? My wife and I lived in Maine (about 1 hour from the border ) for 62 years now in North Central Fl where we can ride all winter and avoid both the mud and black fly seasons
. However we spend most of the summer in Atlantic Canada mostly on PEI but time in Fredericton as well. Love the trails in both places. But with COWS being only on PEI and Clora's in both places.... well you see where this going..... yes we ride to EAT! Enjoy
. However we spend most of the summer in Atlantic Canada mostly on PEI but time in Fredericton as well. Love the trails in both places. But with COWS being only on PEI and Clora's in both places.... well you see where this going..... yes we ride to EAT! Enjoy
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04-25-19, 01:10 PM
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Welcome from another oldie, 69 (70 next month). Where in NB do you live? My wife and I lived in Maine (about 1 hour from the border ) for 62 years now in North Central Fl where we can ride all winter and avoid both the mud and black fly seasons. However we spend most of the summer in Atlantic Canada mostly on PEI but time in Fredericton as well. Love the trails in both places. But with COWS being only on PEI and Clora's in both places.... well you see where this going..... yes we ride to EAT! Enjoy
. However we spend most of the summer in Atlantic Canada mostly on PEI but time in Fredericton as well. Love the trails in both places. But with COWS being only on PEI and Clora's in both places.... well you see where this going..... yes we ride to EAT! Enjoy
04-25-19, 01:13 PM
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Now you need to travel with the RV and bikes.... I know riding in the winter is NB is a bummer. So come on down. Many Canadians winter around here in North Central Fl. There are all kinds of rail trails to ride, water to kayak and fish on, and great riding weather all winter long.
04-25-19, 05:28 PM
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Now you need to travel with the RV and bikes.... I know riding in the winter is NB is a bummer. So come on down. Many Canadians winter around here in North Central Fl. There are all kinds of rail trails to ride, water to kayak and fish on, and great riding weather all winter long.
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