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Bicycling After 25 Year of not Riding

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  • cycleguy2300

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    View attachment 223154 Extra laps around the mall this morning. Windier than yesterday. Right now there is no wind, ha.
    I always thought it was funny...I'd be at a stop light in the summer and people would say I bet I was glad for the breeze. I make my on breeze when I am moving... a tailwind at the same speed you are moving sucks....

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    Hoji

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    Another case of last couple of miles dragging my average speed down by 2-3 mph, lol.
     

    Hoji

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    Slow down the first half by a little bit.
    You can try a little food too.

    Good work

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    16mph wind in my face. I do ok with it hitting me from the side, or riding through neighborhoods where the buildings make a good barrier, but I never plan my routes so I often hit that wall on my way back. Might be a case of subconsciously taking the path of least resistance on the out ride
     

    sidebite252

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    You know once I started tracking my vitals it added another dimension of seeing the work and progress. I’m waiting on a new band for my Fitbit since the wrist band broke last Friday. I almost duct taped it to my arm but didn’t. It should arrive soon. I haven’t missed any days working out but I miss tracking it. Keeps it interesting.

    You threw down a full hour. Nice work
     

    Hoji

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    You know once I started tracking my vitals it added another dimension of seeing the work and progress. I’m waiting on a new band for my Fitbit since the wrist band broke last Friday. I almost duct taped it to my arm but didn’t. It should arrive soon. I haven’t missed any days working out but I miss tracking it. Keeps it interesting.

    You threw down a full hour. Nice work
    Woke up about 30 minutes before the alarm went off. Figured I would put the extra time to good use;)

    My average day at work looks like this( on top of my morning ride)
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    Hoji

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    On the road yet?
    Left my bicycle PPE at home so mainly on the 1.5 mile track around the Post Oak Mall this week. When I have my helmet, I have been braving the roads in College Station at 0300 as there is very little traffic, and what there is, I can see it from a good distance away and hop on the sidewalk until it passes.
     

    Dave68

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    Starting to get into cycling again after a decade or two. How long does it take for saddle soreness to go away? That’s mainly what’s limiting my ride time right now.
     

    Hoji

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    Starting to get into cycling again after a decade or two. How long does it take for saddle soreness to go away? That’s mainly what’s limiting my ride time right now.
    Good seat on mine( gel/foam) and it has not been an issue. I scoffed at the idea that a good gel seat would make a difference, but wow, was I ever wrong on that
     

    cycleguy2300

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    Starting to get into cycling again after a decade or two. How long does it take for saddle soreness to go away? That’s mainly what’s limiting my ride time right now.
    About a solid week for me if I have been off for a while

    Saddles are like shoes, find one that fits and remember cushion doesn't equal comfort.



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    Hoji

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    Had a tune up on bike, new chain ( second on in 720 miles, guy at bike shop almost admitted he sold me an “old man bike”,lol) said I am wearing them out because I am actually riding them out. Will be upgrading to high end chain and gear cassette next trip in.

    And finally , pedal straps. Looks like they made the difference in over one mile per hour on my average pace.
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