Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

D

Long country rides are fantastic.

I think they have road/touring or road/racing. The bikes are similar but what you add to it and the types of shifter etc. are the differences.

Mine is just an entry level road bike with cheapy shifters...as they get fancier, the smoother that move, the more expensive they become.

You are asking questions that's stretching my limited knowledge....

I know someone took my same bike and raced with it. (I read a review on line.)

I'll probably change out the gears next year to a step up or maybe two, because the frame should still be good and I'm going to want to spend the money. Ha!

Ok, that makes sense. What would your entry level be considered then? Touring? And if its not too personal, does your stomach get in the way when you are biking? I mean when you are down low, are you legs bouncing into your stomach? Does that make sense?

Now how am I going to answer that and still be all sexy for JC?

No, my stomach doesn't get in the way, but getting sweaty under the pannis is gross. With all the powder I use, and the heat, I could bake biscuits! Really, what's annoying when I'm hunched over is my boobs jiggle a bit too much. I'm thinking about getting the arm rests for my handle bars. They look so nice and my hand get so tingly, but that has me hunched. I don't know if I can handle the boob thing.

Touring bikes are road bikes with saddle bags and not all that concerned with weight. Racers are road bikes that are as streamlined as possible and as light as possible.

At under $1500 I don't believe they are that different. When you get higher up in the price they are more specific. I think.

I think I am feeling a little jiggly!!

New toy alert it is finally here! Maybe I can finally get some sleep! I now have the entire Underground Railroad Biker's Map Set and a brand new Hennessy Expedition A-sym Hammock Tent!

I will spend a couple days on one of our trails to see what kind of averages I can turn in after sleeping in this thing. That will help me decide if I can do the first two legs of the big trail then bust it to Michigan.

I am such a kid! I hung this thing up in the IT Dept. here at work.

JC

oh god, JC, you must be such a hoot to be around!!!! You will be sleeping at work soon!!

J, yeah, I notice if I lean over my handlebars my boobs are jiggling around like there is no tomorrow. Maybe a really good couple of sports bras??? I don't know, I do know that the women I have seen riding have no boobs, so this might be quite the problem eh?

You know I can strap 'em down, but the still move as a unit, I didn't really notice until I was riding at dusk and had my sunglasses tucked into the neck of my shirt....I was riding and they bounced up and down...

LOL J, sorry but just the thought!!! Boucing boobies!!! SORRY!!! Ok, now where is BG and HP today???? Bg is probably out kickin' some ass and takin' some names at the LBS!!!!!!! HP is out in her new bike shorts gettin' all kinds of whistles!!! It has been raining here all day, sure hope it stops for a few this evening. It is not gonna be pretty with me out there in the rain....AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was write the 20 page final paper day. I didn't exercise because I needed to write. I've got the kiddo tonight so there was no big bike ride. The goal is to work out during lunch tomorrow. But this is two days in a row with no work out. Herumph!

I leave on Saturday for vacation..but fear not, there is wireless access in our B&B and I'm taking my lap top. I'll be checking in.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhh

I'm on a different thread here the LGBT thread, and a woman on there is going to be in PTown when we are so we are going to have coffee!!!!!!

Isn't that a hoot!?! They're coming from California and just by chance we are going to be there at the same time, so she and I talked last night, exchanged cell phone numbers and are going to meet. I think it's so very cool!

Of course I'll tell you all about it.

When it rains it pours. I believe my poor car has been nuked! What a night, I put my truck in the shop and the car apparently got jealous, I had no idea I was driving such a drama queen.

BTW Now I am feeling a little bouncy! I don't know about all this strapped down unit moving stuff. Who would have thought biking would be so much fun?!!? WOW!

JBlownUpAssMustangC

JC

WELL, IT IS 98 DEGREES HERE AND WE ENDED UP GOING FOR A SHORT RIDE. I HAVE FELT LIKE CRAP ALL WEEK DUE TO THE FACT WE HAVE NOT BEEN DOING ANYTHING

HAVE NOT A CLUE WHAT JUST HAPPENED.

ANYWAY...we ended up going for a almost 6 mile ride before it got dark on us. We only have a few close places to go in the evening, so most of my big rides have to be the weekend...which I defiantly will be getting in this weekend.

The ride is Sunday...I think we are going to ride saturday morning but not too hard....

I wore the bike shorts...still wish I sent them for smaller size, but didnt want to mess with the return so I kept them. But....wont be long and I will get new ones..LOL

J...we sure will miss you while you are gone....

D....I wonder if it would hurt to change my tires out before the ride on Sunday???

Jc..the people I emailed have not emailed me back about Evansville. We are thinking seriously about going that weekend. I go to florida the following week..

:clap2:

I have plenty of time to get the info. I hope you guys can go. Thank you.

JC

J, that is sooo cool you get to meet someone for LBT!!!! Just a fluke thing huh? That is so cool!!

JC, oh my, your poor mustang!!!! That sucks. What year???

HP, your ride is going to be sooo awesome. I can feel energy come from you about it. Just wait until it is over, you are going to be feeling so awesome about yourself!!! You will go out and celebrate...of course, not with food!!!

D, it's a 97 convertable, also I don't about being a hoot, but I have been told "I aint right in the head" Yee Haw!

JC

you are right NO FOOD.

I am not a big binge eater, I am having trouble eating during the day..and than be starving at night..and I cant eat as much as I am use to, so I am only hurting myself. It is an old bad habit, which is hard to break.

Jc....My daughter would love to have a mustang, what color and year is it...??

When do you go to the doctor JC???

Well, I am off too bed....only 8 hours tommorow..WHOOOOHOOOOOOOO

Nite...