Mini victory.
12-30-19, 10:24 AM
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Mini victory.
Weather was decent enuff Saturday and I had a couple local errands to run. So I decided to give it a go on the bicycle. Total round trip was Probly only 5km. But that’s furthest I have pulled off since 2012 when my body got wrecked by a car hitting me.
The biggest victory for me wasn't the distance though it was more the fact that it felt GOOD and though a bit tender I was fine the following day. I had fun and actually decided to take a bit longer route home than technically needed. Only issue is weather turned sour Sunday and today so back to the stationary bike
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Really looking forward to what spring brings.
Hoping to get an ebike in spring to supplement my current bikes for longer distances or to possibly tow a child trailer with my 3 year old or the new baby on the way
The biggest victory for me wasn't the distance though it was more the fact that it felt GOOD and though a bit tender I was fine the following day. I had fun and actually decided to take a bit longer route home than technically needed. Only issue is weather turned sour Sunday and today so back to the stationary bike
. Really looking forward to what spring brings.
Hoping to get an ebike in spring to supplement my current bikes for longer distances or to possibly tow a child trailer with my 3 year old or the new baby on the way
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12-30-19, 10:56 AM
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12-31-19, 08:52 AM
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Weather was decent enuff Saturday and I had a couple local errands to run. So I decided to give it a go on the bicycle. Total round trip was Probly only 5km. But that’s furthest I have pulled off since 2012 when my body got wrecked by a car hitting me.
The biggest victory for me wasn't the distance though it was more the fact that it felt GOOD and though a bit tender I was fine the following day. I had fun and actually decided to take a bit longer route home than technically needed. Only issue is weather turned sour Sunday and today so back to the stationary bike.
Really looking forward to what spring brings.
Hoping to get an ebike in spring to supplement my current bikes for longer distances or to possibly tow a child trailer with my 3 year old or the new baby on the way
The biggest victory for me wasn't the distance though it was more the fact that it felt GOOD and though a bit tender I was fine the following day. I had fun and actually decided to take a bit longer route home than technically needed. Only issue is weather turned sour Sunday and today so back to the stationary bike
.Really looking forward to what spring brings.
Hoping to get an ebike in spring to supplement my current bikes for longer distances or to possibly tow a child trailer with my 3 year old or the new baby on the way
12-31-19, 12:19 PM
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I did a solo 40 miler on Saturday on my roadie. Wife's car malfunctioning so today I took it to the mechanic, rode my bike home 1 mile. My legs still tender from Saturday so that 1 mile ride home on my MTB felt like a mini victory for me. I sure was happy when I got off the bike feeling great. Pressed for time or I probably would have toured the town.
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congrats....remember tinybear steps also consider commuting a day or 2 a week if that is at all an option
also consider commuting a day or 2 a week if that is at all an option
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01-10-20, 10:39 AM
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Thanks all. I have done a few more similar rides since when weather permits. Been a lot of fun.
looking forward to spring. Seems so far away.
cant wait to get my daughter a real bicycle one day. But till then she’s working at her balance bike
looking forward to spring. Seems so far away.
cant wait to get my daughter a real bicycle one day. But till then she’s working at her balance bike
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
01-17-20, 08:11 PM
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the balance bikes can go fast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilH612Blzw
HaHa. That’s awesome they going faster than I normally do these days lol.
On a side note I took in my hybrid bike for a good servicing and getting bigger tires put on it (hopefully soften the harsh ride up a bit).
