af2nr

Just trying to get an idea of how many military riders we have here on BF. Also could be a good place to get info for PCSing, TDY's, etc on how the bike scenes are around other bases and parts of the country. I know here, Barksdale AFB, we have a few serious cyclists and some who are into riding but mostly tri. Any other military out there???

msparks

Hey, I just voted Guard/Reserve and I'm the first one.

I have several in my guard unit that cycles. One guy and his son, they have really nice road bikes. There is another crew that are pretty hard core MTB'rs.
I of coarse do both.

Patriot

Does Ex-Navy count? Got out back in 1997. Funny how it just sticks with you for the rest of your life. You just never seem to forget it (the good, and the bad).

af2nr

Yeah you all count! I see we had another AF vote but no post. How is the biking in TN msparks? I am going TDY to Huntsville for a month in mid October and looking to get some new rides in.

mirona

I was an 'almost' but didn't quite make it (long story). I have, however, convinced 2 friends (army, navy) of the greatness that is cycling. Does that count?

townandcountry

Army. 1976 to 1982. Good, bad and indifferent, I remember most of it. Where I was stationed in Germany it was not good for cycling. Something about cobblestones and bike tires don't mix well together. I'm glad I made the decision to get out, but I also don't regret a moment of my service time.

twahl

Prior AF, got out in 93 when I realized that after Desert Storm, I was going to be doing a 90 day rotation at least once a year. Wife also rides, she's ADAF MSgt.

gapowermike

I was one of the other former AF's. Let me say thanks for serving to all of you. I was at F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming and cycling wasn't promoted enough for me to get into it at the time. But, military members are typically up for a challenge, I know I was. So, drag your buddies out there and get them on some skinny tires.

Bike-Newby

Current Army, E-5, also currently deployed to Iraq. Due home sometime in Nov. I have only done 1 adventure race that had mountain biking in it. I am looking forward to getting home and getting my first road bike so i can start training for road races and tri's.

Doggus

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

ReedZ

Riding is great in the Hudson Valley around West Point.
www.usma.edu/band

af2nr

Yeah I am actually getting some guys I work with to ride in a Tour de Goodwill this weekend. They are only doing the 26 mile course but they also have either mtb or comfort bikes. I actually talked 2 of them into buying one for this...

No Exit

Prior Air Force. Got out last September. Im new to road bikes tho and didnt know anyone who rode while I was in

mscycler

Active Duty Army from Apr 93 (Operation Restore Hope in Somalia 1993-1994) to Oct 2004 (Operation Iraqi Freedom II Jan 04-Oct 04). ETSd in Oct 04, joined the Air National Guard in Apr 05. It is such a difference from the Army.

mscycler

PS...keep your a$$ down. PM me and we can exchange "war stories"...

laduckslayer

U.S. Army, HOOOAH!!!! 23+ years. Chief Warrant Officer. Did the fun stops of Panama, Kuwait (via Saudi), Somalia, Afghan and Iraq. I'm on my retirement tour now. Retirement will become official 1 Oct, can't wait. It was fun, real fun. Worked with great soldiers, airmen, Marines, and sailors, not to mention turning a few protein drinks (Miller's a protein drink, right?) with some great coasties. I'll miss it, but hell, someone else needs to have some fun. HOOOAH!!!!

sweetfracture3

In the Air Force Reserve out of Pittsburgh, PA. A guy in my shop used to ride quite a bit, but he no longer does, only other person I know of other than myself.

Gus Riley

Retired Air Force (26 years and some change). Been retired for all of 7 years now...time flies!

cuda2k

I would just like to chime in here and take a moment to thank each and every one of you who have served, or are currently serving, in the military. While it is a calling that I feel I am not cut out for, I have the deepest respect for those who (honorably) serve the country. My deepest gratitude and thanks.

unx_pwr

Former Marine. Although I rode a bicycle as a kid, I got introduced to "serious" cycling while I was in the Corps and have been riding since.

Toyman080

Im going in the Coast Guard after this year in high school. I didnt vote because im not actually in it yet but im signed up and all i have to do is finish my last year and then go to boot camp! Woo!

Wes

US Army. 1958-1961. I dont think they had bikes back then. 'been riding for 25+ years and I get Social Security next month.

I work next to a USMC detachment a lot of them ride.

Wes

viper5dn

Just finished my tour after the Academy. No huge cycling bases, but I was feet wet most of the time.

twahl

I just got back from a ride, go to check the forums, and I read this.

Thank you, you made my day.

Longhorn

My son is a Marine and bought a bike to ride on his base in Iwakuni, Japan. Unfortunately, it has been parked at a bike rack for months and he's now on a training exercise at Camp Fuji near Tokyo. He says it needs some work before he can ride it again so I'm trying to inspire him to fix it up and get back on. If he gets to come home on recruiters assistant this fall, maybe he'll go riding with me. We haven't seen him since a year ago this week.

MasterSezFaster

USMC '87 to '91. Of all my buddies in boot camp and training I was one of 7 who ended up with the Security Force Battalion here in the states. Lots of good times and some bad and if I had to do it again I would.

I was the only one that I knew of that cycled.

Semper Fi