Hello from California!
10-11-19, 07:46 AM
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Hello from California!
Good morning Gents,
New here and fairly new to riding. Currently pumping out 25 mile every other day bike sessions to get some legs under me.
The reason I got into cycling is a 3 factor.
First road bike was a 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert with Zipp 202 wheels.
I am upgrading to a 2018 Tarmac Sl5 Comp with ultegra package and Enve carbon wheels, seat post, stem, and handle bars.
Ill most likely look to sell the 2010 Tarmac SL3 and then purchase a tri/tt bike and have 1 road and 1 tri bike.
Looking forward to seeing my fellow spandex warriors on the road, cheers!
New here and fairly new to riding. Currently pumping out 25 mile every other day bike sessions to get some legs under me.
The reason I got into cycling is a 3 factor.
- I kept injuring myself by only running.
- I wanted to add in some less impact cross training, as such my new goal is to start some triathlons.
- I refuse to let my post-military self become a fat body.
First road bike was a 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert with Zipp 202 wheels.
I am upgrading to a 2018 Tarmac Sl5 Comp with ultegra package and Enve carbon wheels, seat post, stem, and handle bars.
Ill most likely look to sell the 2010 Tarmac SL3 and then purchase a tri/tt bike and have 1 road and 1 tri bike.
Looking forward to seeing my fellow spandex warriors on the road, cheers!
10-11-19, 08:18 AM
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Welcome! I expect your enjoyment of cycling will grow as you become able to do significant mileage. FWIW, for those who can't let go of politics during the time spent on BF, there is a P&R section.
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10-11-19, 09:05 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums from SoCal.
10-11-19, 09:09 AM
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Welcome!
10-11-19, 10:02 AM
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Welcome from the Bay Area. Keep on riding!
10-24-19, 09:28 PM
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Welcome from SoCal!
Find your local cycle clubs, they are a great resource and get you out of bed on the weekends for the weekend rides early in the morning. They are a great source of motivation to ride. Cheers and happy adjusting to civilian duty.
Find your local cycle clubs, they are a great resource and get you out of bed on the weekends for the weekend rides early in the morning. They are a great source of motivation to ride. Cheers and happy adjusting to civilian duty.
10-25-19, 12:28 PM
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Welcome fellow west coaster! Do you ride flats or hills?
10-25-19, 02:36 PM
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10-25-19, 03:07 PM
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Welcome from the Capital City!
10-30-19, 04:39 PM
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howdy from chill san diego...home of the tacos and beer ride.
11-20-19, 10:00 AM
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Mostly flats although I am ways down to venture out.
I usually am riding after work and don't have time to drive to hills.
My office is on the Santa Ana river bed so it makes it easy to knock out a ride right after work.
I usually am riding after work and don't have time to drive to hills.
My office is on the Santa Ana river bed so it makes it easy to knock out a ride right after work.
