oldschool56

It's day nine since my total right hip replacement and I think things are going quite well. I am about 95% independent. Not driving yet of course and hope to begin riding in three to four weeks. My bike hanging in the garage is a constant reminder and incentive. I hope by the end of next week I'll be capable of giving her a full cleaning and tuneup. In the meantime, with the help of my awesome wife, we've been driving my routes, verifying distances and directions, and drawing new maps. I know, why do this manually when gps and free apps are available? Well, I have time to spare now. It keeps me involved in my love of riding even though I can't ride yet but more importantly, I think that eyes on the actual route provide info that gps and apps cannot such as sounds along the route, wildlife, and other things that only experiencing the ride reveal. While in the hospital, I discovered one of the nurses' aides was a cyclist and had been looking for new routes. I will be giving her an updated map, cue cards, and synopsis of my most favorite 49 miler. If I can figure out how to post that information on this site, I will for those who live in Central Texas or plan on visiting.

NewATBikeComute

Other suggestions (meant to be ):
1. Read lots of Bike Forums
2. Shop for that perfect N+1
3. Start a discussion in A&S about 'taking the lane' and then run for cover
4. Download every cycling related app to your phone, and rate all their features here.
5. Create an alternate personna

europa

Make sure you work out what you might be tempted to spend and triple it so you're not actually tempted to go out and buy it. Custom frame builders are a good choice here

... and start a flame war with yourself