Comments on: Are You Missing Opportunities?

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:21:37 +0000

Dave, thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. It's very similar to mine in that I don't want to end up like my dad. Returning to cycling has been great for me and I'm glad you've found it the same way.

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:21:37 +0000

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 09 May 2010 04:43:44 +0000

I stopped riding about nine years ago when my daughter was born. Last weekend I borrowed a trail-a-bike from a friend and both me and my kids loved it. With that excuse gone, I fell in love with cycling again.

Last summer at 41, I decided I did not want to turn into my dad; overweight and barely able to walk for a block. I got 35 pounds off after starting on an ellipitical, but really felt like I needed a past time that I loved and was physically demanding. So I'm back on my bike this year and it feels great.

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:50:24 +0000

Thanks for the link Tracy. I'll take a look at it. I do plan on starting a core strengthening routine in the very near future. That's something that I didn't do last year even though I had readers recommend it. Shame on me.

By: Tracy W

Tracy W — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:31:37 +0000

Sounds like a plan! Go for it. In time, you might be well served by adding some cross-training of some sort in there. Take a look at http://springfieldcyclist.com/2010/02/24/encour... for an example week....

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:06:36 +0000

Thanks. I'm still in the early stages of developing my plan but things are starting to solidify. I was just in need of some significant lifestyle changes (as most of us are) in the areas of exercise and diet. Maybe my posts will help inspire others to get back in the groove.

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:05:03 +0000

Thanks. The jersey isn't that bad is it? Maybe we just have a different taste.

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:04:09 +0000

That is a coincidence. Weird.

The jersey would be great but I'm definitely getting the new helmet. I've never crashed in my old one but I've seen recommendations that you're supposed to replace them every 5 years or so. Mines 15 years old (bought when I bought my old bike). It worked OK but after trying on some new ones a couple weeks ago I can tell I've been missing out. The newer ones are lighter, have better adjustment capability, better padding, and more vent holes. I'm 98% sure I'm getting the Specialized Echelon.

By: bdewberry

bdewberry — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:58:45 +0000

Bicycle Tutor, in my opinion, is the best bicycle maintenance site on the Internetz. Many times I'll take my laptop to the garage and stream videos while working on the bike. Better than a book.

I hate to wish you bad luck but you're going to have a flat. At some point we all do. You might as well be ready for it when it happens.

By: jodycb

jodycb — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:51:40 +0000

Happy Birthday (a day late). It seems like you've really got a plan. I wish I was feeling as inspired as you are about the lifestyle changes. I need to get back in the groove. I'm not that far out of it but … I'm definitely not in it.