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Old 08-03-2011, 06:30 PM   #1
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Cruel vs SUV definitely not good. I was 3 cars behind her when the accident happened. Luckily I couldn't see. Well, let's get around that experience.

Cruel did purchase me a bike and a trainer. Also bikes for the kid which none of them ride much anymore - between school, jobs, bf/gf's, etc.

My bike is a hybrid. Her name is Flame and she has been dusty for far to long. I am looking to find a class around to show me general maintenance, change a tire(as much as I dread it), etc.

We live in a great area for cycling. George Hincapie lives here in Greenville. George and the US Postal and now Discovery team ride all over our area for training.
Pssst... my favorite cyclist, aka Big George now rides for Team BMC. His team won the Tour this year! If George rides again next year (and he plans to), he will have ridden in a record 17 Tours!
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Someone at work was selling a nice Fuji for $500 and I missed out on it!

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Someone at work was selling a nice Fuji for $500 and I missed out on it!

WAH!
I thought you had your plan in place for a specific bike?
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I thought you had your plan in place for a specific bike?
I doooooo but this was an amazing deal! This bike was originally $2000 so I would have tried to make it work!! LOL (and probably would have hurtmyself in the process!)
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I doooooo but this was an amazing deal! This bike was originally $2000 so I would have tried to make it work!! LOL (and probably would have hurtmyself in the process!)
The "best bike" is the bike that "fits" you the best, not the one with the lightest frame or lightest/best components! If you don't have a good fit, you will enjoy the ride less...if you enjoy the ride less you RIDE LESS!

My first bike was a $500 bike. I rode it ALL THE TIME. For years. It didn't matter the heat index. It didn't matter if I was riding through snow (mountain biker here). I was going to be out on that bike!

My next bike was $2,800. It didn't fit me as well, and subsequently, I rode less (well, that and a bit of PTSD from a head on collision with another rider on a trail!)

It is all about fit! And shame to the rider that may have sold it to you unless it WAS a perfect fit!

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Pssst... my favorite cyclist, aka Big George now rides for Team BMC. His team won the Tour this year! If George rides again next year (and he plans to), he will have ridden in a record 17 Tours!
Ty for the info!

We've met up with George at several cycling events in S'burg, G'ville, Saluda, etc. They hold the USA Cycling championships here in G'ville. One of his all time favorite training rides for him and his friends is Paris Mtn.

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Great thread!

Impressed that we Nashvillains have enough riders for a pretty sweet cycling club!

Currently in my stable:

2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc
2008 Specialized 29er Disc
2003 Quintanna Roo Triathlon Bike

I work in the heat and am so "over" it when I get home that I haven't ridden much this Summer. Will change that in the next few weeks, however.

There is some great riding here in the Nashville area!
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There is some great riding here in the Nashville area!
My Cruel did some cycling your way. Have you done any of the Natchez Trace?
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My Cruel did some cycling your way. Have you done any of the Natchez Trace?
I know this was directed at Mtnbike but actually me and a friend are getting a ride on the Natchez together. (It's S's g/f Mtnbike when she gets back in town from her next assignment.) I've driven the Trace many times and it is gorgeous.

Maybe us TN folks should get a fall ride together.

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Oh btw, The Boy got his bike the other day. We went riding this morning. Only a couple of miles 'cause I didn't know what the hand would do. It's a "boxer's fracture" after all, but didn't impede the ride much. But it was an easy course.
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By jiminy I'm cream crackered! (that's knackered!)

I've been out with the cycle club tonight despite having a wee chest infection. I probably shouldn't have gone but I'm glad I did because it's such a challenge.

The Clarion motto is that they never leave a rider behind, which is a good job because I'm usually the one at the back. Tonight we got split up. The fast guys up front dropped us - that is me, the ride leader and the lovely Sean who keeps me company at the back. We knew we'd never find them so we carried on our own ride.


Yup, yup I have 'ride hair'.

We were treated to a bit of the old crepuscular action in the sky

These are thumbnails, click on them for the full size pics.

The ride was a never ending incline with the wind increasing by the mile - inclines and the wind are serious asthma/copd triggers for me - but I made the 20some miles and now my body has given up for the day and my bed is calling me.
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I know this was directed at Mtnbike but actually me and a friend are getting a ride on the Natchez together. (It's S's g/f Mtnbike when she gets back in town from her next assignment.) I've driven the Trace many times and it is gorgeous.

Maybe us TN folks should get a fall ride together.

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Oh btw, The Boy got his bike the other day. We went riding this morning. Only a couple of miles 'cause I didn't know what the hand would do. It's a "boxer's fracture" after all, but didn't impede the ride much. But it was an easy course.
We definitely should plan a group ride! I've been working in the heat so much that I haven't ridden much so it will be good to get my "bike legs" back!
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I'm realize I'm a little late to the party, but I'm super thrilled to find a cycling thread on BFP!

I've always had a bike for general commuting & bopping around town, but in 2007 I bought a road bike so I could ride Ragbrai (an annual 7 day ride across Iowa) with my Dad. We've done it every year since then, and I've definitely been bitten by the cycling bug. I've done rides in Oregon & Arkansas since then as well as lots of riding here in MN.

I had to give up running after back surgery and a fractured ankle (work injuries) and cycling filled the gap for me. I was worried that being bent over on a road bike would be hard on my back but I had the bike professionally fitted and I find it more comfortable than my old upright - for those who have posted they're afraid to be on a road bike or are uncomfortable, there *is* a bike for you - go to a good local shop and try a bunch and when you find the bike you love, get it fitted!

Happy & safe pedaling!
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