Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

blue-eyed blonde · 08-06-2011, 06:10 PM

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!

08-06-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
blue-eyed blonde Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 19 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 214764	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!