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thanks!!! they are by far the easiest and best way for me to get it in as well. I am a year out and still use them during bike rides when I am not eating allot.

thanks.....i actually met 3 other hoosiers on the ride..... how are you????

hey there...I am super jealous of your nice weather...Wow..I was reading the forecast and couldnt beleive just how cool it was going to be there. I am excited about getting to see the islands...Looking forward to it..I even had a white bike jersey airbrushed for the occasion...

biking for the weekend??? I am doing a organized ride on Saturday at Amelia Island FL. On Sunday we are doing a touring ride of St Augustine. Looking forward to seeing some areas that I have not seen before. Anyone else having biking plans??? I know my husband told me that the highs in Indiana are in the 60's....wow....Missing the fall weather. I will be going home hopefully to get to still enjoy some of it. Everyone be safe

WAY TO GO!!!!!! ISNT IT A WONDERFUL FEELING... I am feeling great today...spent some time at the beach after class yesterday, getting to ride when I want.....doing 2 rides this weekend....Just loving this..... Hello to all!!!!

chris...those are amazing numbers and you have worked so hard this past year to get these results....wonderful!!!!!! Keep up all the hard work...you are sooooo close to goal as well...YIPPPPY!!!!!!!

how is everyone doing this week???? Hope well

I am cycling around 150 miles a week....some less, some more....and when I am back home, at work, I walk 30 min at lunch 3 days a week. I truly do believe exercise is my key...... Good luck

you are too funny but....just sayn... So, no riding today, but did get my bike re fitted....readjusted seat angle, etc... and bought a hydration pack for this weekend... Hope all is well

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it is truly an amazing thing to see new things and try new things.....had a great weekend doing just that... Hope everyone else had a good one as well

great job!!!! You wouldnt of proably done that a few months ago I know that it is amazing the new things we can do...keep up the good work.. Traci

mary Fall riding is wondeful...this is my second season doing so, and there is nothing better than the crisp air hitting you...wow...sometimes it gets reallllllyyyy cold.... But...I am planning on going with a lady that is from Indiana that lives here now...there group is camping and riding at White Springs Fl on the weekend..so...breaking out of comfort zone and just doing it. Also signed up for a event next weekend...May as well stay busy doing something I love. As far as the trainer...there are different kinds but J is right about the tires. I know using a trainer at home is cheaper for me and closer to home.....no worthwhile gyms near me that is reasonable to drive to. Being at home I know it will stare at me in the face, but I am planning on a schedule to make sure I do it....LOL Off to class see you all later

true...also really go to nashbar as well...they usually have good deals and offer coupons for either 20% off or free shipping I like it, but it is boring. Make sure you either have your head gear on or are watching tv. I like to have the music on I saw you posted in the June area... I know what you mean about certain things going down easier....habits are awful to break, and we make it harder sometimes on ourselves... have a good trip to texas

I will not let this thread die, so dont worry and come on back....we miss you!!! I bought a trainer off craigslist...they also have them at nashbar.com Get the fluid trainer and not the magnetic one..they are allot quieter. They go up in price but we bought ours used for $50..and it retailed for $100...I think...??? John uses it more than me, but I will during the winter so I don't have to start all over.....like this year. I need to get some fall and winter riding gear...because allot of our friends still ride during the winter months weather above 30 that is....so..we will need to start looking. Good luck looking for your trainer.

No, not at all.....just very dependent on John and realizing I need to take care of myself if I want to make this work.... The thought of the cab never crossed my mind....and I would of taken it...the mosq. here are awful..... I am glad I am not a part of the 80% of people you say live in a large city....Not interested at all...love my country living and wonderful country air....this city stuff is for the birds. Nice to hear you miss your riding....

and no sense paying to take a class at the LBS allot of us dont live near big cities that offer it. Allot you can learn from someone you are riding with if you have the luxury of doing so.....I am 60 miles from a bike shop that offers that back home.. Just saying....:eek:

well, just to clarify.....Since I am married and normally ride with my spouse, we together always have the things we need to take care of the maintenance on the bikes. We both carry tubes and he usually carries the extra canisters of air, etc....Since this is my first time being away from him and the normal riding we do, it is just something that needed to be purchased, yet had not done so before the flat. I know how to change a flat, just had never had one to do before... I still prefer riding with my Husband, but it is nice to know I am capable of doing things as a single person as well...dont like it and I hope I dont have to do it often, but it is nice to know it can be accomplished. It truly is comical how much we take for granted.....I am still glad I brought my bike, wouldn't of had it any other way...but I am sure glad I have a husband that rides with me for the most part..sure makes it allot more enjoyable. have a great evening

well just to let all you fellow bikers know....make sure you have what you need to change your tire.... had my very first flat today in good ole florida! Of course I have a good floor pump...in the car......7.25 miles away from where I start....Husband always takes the stuff we need to do flats, and we never had one yet. So...the ride was going so good....went up 3 larger bridges, just to have to walk my butt back to base......so...flat at 7.25 miles, and had to walk back 7.25...I am poooppped. But went to the bike store, and they fixed my flat, and I got what I need to take care of ME on the ride. WOW....long day....good experience and a good lesson. Happy Tuesday...

long to be...oh yea, it was defiantly a awesome ride. I have been invited to a park this weekend for some camping and riding...not sure about it just yet, will see how things go. Buffet...hello there and great job on the weight loss......That is awesome that you are still riding and doing so well. It is hard not to fall back into old habits...I say that from experience... well, hoping everyone is having a nice monday

well, I finally mastered getting my freaking front tire back on my bike and got a nice ride on base in this morning. I have never done anything mechanically with my bike other than move my seat, so this was a challenge in itself, but now I have done it, I think I have it figured out... it was pretty windy along the Atlantic and the head wind was fierce. I was able to see a ship leaving port, and all the sailors on deck in dress whites...pretty humbling experience.... I am going to try and get a ride in later this evening as well, or at least walk the beach...Have to stay busy or I am going to get homesick.....and I have a month to go..LOL Well, hope everyone is having a great weekend...and I am glad that everyone is enjoying the fall weather

yes it is, and I am going to have to find somewhere that I can weigh in at...But, I also satisfied....I did not or I dont think I have, made the last 5 off that I wanted, but I feel good about the other things in my life that I have changed.... Thanks D for bring it and for being such a inspiration

i have met up with someone who use to live in Indiana and she now lives in Jax...she has put me in touch of some different rides, some during the week and some actual events on weekends. So, I am planning on staying busy....I will have to. I am a home body and use to doing everything with my husband and kids....this is a huge deal for me. Which is why my bike is along....keep me smiling...

I am going for work, but am staying right on the beach. My schedule is going to be pretty open in the afternoons and evenings and also the weekends, so yea...I brought the bike, which is why I drove. You know the way you have your seat (forward or back) may have something to do with your knee pain. If you use clippless pedals the positioning may have something to do with it as well. What part of Florida are your parents from? Glad to see you back on the boards again

long2b...hello Gosh, it has been a long time since I have talked to you. I have been busy this past week getting ready for my month long trip to sunny Florida.....and at least this time, I can actually say for sure it is sunny!!! I left this morning to head down, planning on stopping just on the other side of Atlanta, but I just kept on driving....I only had 3.5 hours left to drive, and I decided I better stop and tie up for the night. I cant check in until 3 tomorrow, so I will just chill out the rest of the evening. I left home at 4am this morning, but yet, I am not tired? Go figure. That is so awesome on the -70!!!! Way to go......I love it when it all works for us. I think we all have had those times where it just says NO and wont come off, but...it is great when it starts again. As far as the thread and the postings. All of us are busy people, and allot check the site, but dont post as much as before. I think the sad thing is that people come on here because it talks of biking, but arent finding much talk about it and move on. I know there are allot of new people looking for advice and it would be great to get the thread back to what the name says... But.......if not so be it.....I just love that we all have varied interest and can be helful to those needing advice.... So.....happy friday to all.....