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...

Ok, I am not a bike enthusiast as everyone here is. I am a total newbie with bikes.

I have a Honda bike I purchased from Toys R Us. Is that lame? I like to bike around the neighborhood (about 4 miles) and that is a workout for me.

What would you all suggest for someone who is pretty green with bikes, but wants to get more involved?

Thanks for any responses.

Ok, I am not a bike enthusiast as everyone here is. I am a total newbie with bikes.

I have a Honda bike I purchased from Toys R Us. Is that lame? I like to bike around the neighborhood (about 4 miles) and that is a workout for me.

What would you all suggest for someone who is pretty green with bikes, but wants to get more involved?

Thanks for any responses.

We were all there once.

I would say keep doing what you are doing. If it works for you now then that is fine. If you decided you want to start getting serious into biking go to your local bike store and talk with them about it. My first full year of riding was done on a mountain bike from Walmart.

When does the bike butt disappear? I have the gel seat but it still feels like there is a foot up my a$$. Do I just keep riding on it or let it rest a day or two?

Just to bring back up old crap.....I am back there again. Got in my first significant ride yesterday. Well almost 15 miles. I guess it is not that significant, but there was a 20-30mph cross wind that kicked. my. ass.

So yeah, my butt hurts.

Ok this might make you laugh

So im in California on buisness and just DIEING to cycle.

So no one will rent me a bike. its sunny 70f

This is REALLY wrong.

I bought a crappy walmart bike. Road the CRAP out of it. about 40 miles. Then cleaned it up with clorox wipes and took it back for credit.

Am i going to bike hell?

I kept all the packing and made it look perfect.

BTW: it was a creaky piece of ####

Lol!! I LOVE IT!!!!

s:smile: Finally back on the bike this week. Weeks on the stationary bike got to be to much. I ventured outdoors in about 2 degree celsius weather this week for my first first ride of the year. Despite the cold I have been out every day this week. Today was a balmy 9 degrees celsius. Not doing huge distance yet as my favourite bike paths are still covered with snow but I'm still averaging about 15k a day. It hurts so good to be out on the bike again. Can't wait for the warmer weather though. Safe riding everyone.:smile2:

Emep.

I cant wait to get on the bike too... Perhaps this weekend I'll go for it as I am just 1 week post op. Today at the Dr's visit I was cleared to start exercising with caution I take it easy.

I got the kid's bikes down, am gonna tune them up in preparations for family rides.

Also, I hope that this summer I visit your Montreal, I really love it there and look forward to visit and bring along my bike.

Ben

Ben congratulations on your decision to be banded and your interest in cycling. They go together very well and both will prove to be key factors in your weight loss journey.

If you are going to Montreal, you should consider a trip to Ottawa as well. It is one of the most bicycle friendly cities on the the continent with dedicated bike paths throughout the city. The paths are very kid friendly as many run along the river and canal and through parks.

Happy riding!

Emep

Well it was warm and not windy today, so bike riding was nice in Ct. Rode about 5 miles today and had not problems. Hope everyone is doing well and Congradulations to OH Juli on getting her MBA and good luck on here up coming plastic surgery. Looks like she will be missing in action this summer.

Chris

I got clipless pedals!

So to try them out, Mini-Mac and I went for a bike ride.

Sweet Mac how do you like them?

I did 25 K yesterday with the the temp hovering just above freezing. Felt good to get in that kind of distance despite the conditions. Today we are in the middle of an April snow storm. Snow and ice on the roads and much to dangerous to cylce.

I really have the bike fever this year but Mother Nature is throwing everyting she can at me to crush my spirit. She will not succeed! Back to the stationary bike for now. Tomorrow is a new day.(I will not break out in song) I need to get my 100k in the week and I must stay positive. I really envy all of you who are experiencing warmer weather.

Happy and safe cycling!

Sweet Mac how do you like them?

I am in lurve.

Funny that is exactly how I feel about mine.

I was able to ride my bike on Monday! Yeah! It is fast, but man did I have fun. Still getting all the shifting down. I injured my back and have been out of commission for the past 2 weeks. I walked for 1 mile and then I decided to try a ride - I was just going to go around the block, but my back felt good and I did 2 miles and went down and back up the dreaded "hill"! It was great!

Emep,

25k... wow that's awesome, I cant wait till I get to that point. I am still feeling a little pain around the incisions that I decided to wait a bit more till I ride. I however am in the pool now and will be doing that daily, hopefully.

My goals are to do a fully self supported bike tour, especially in your area... It is so lovely up there, everything is so clean. If I had my way my whole family would move up there in an instant.

thanks for the update and keep it coming I'm getting so motivated with this thread.

Ben