31-07-12, 15:44 | #1 |
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Cycling
I recently got given a mountain bike (one of my dad's work colleagues) and decided that cycling was my new favorite thing. At first I'd go out on it once or twice a week just to burn off some calories (and caaake). My boyfriend bought a bike last week and since then we've gone from Birmingham to West Bromwich (which took about 2 hours) and back again, in the same day it has to be said.
My legs were aching, wobbly and I was quite butt-hurt (literally) Overall I'm really enjoying my new bike and the exercise it provides, I'm still a little apprehensive about travelling on the road so right now I'm doing the naughty thing and alternating between road and pavement. I think the one thing that really needs to be bought is a gel seat because god DAMN that seat is uncomfortable. Does anybody else cycle? |
31-07-12, 15:46 | #2 |
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When the hell did this subforum pop up? O.o
And I cycle a lot. Not mountain, but very, very far. |
31-07-12, 15:49 | #3 |
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I used to love cycling when I was a kid. I can't be bothered any more though, it's too much effort and it's crap when you're on your own
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31-07-12, 15:51 | #4 |
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What sort of bike do you have NRO? And do your legs get really muscular, because I already find it hard to get my calves into skinnies. My leg is mostly calf muscle apparently
Spong, you need a bike-buddy! I get scared that if I fall off and break a leg and there's nobody around I'll just die Last edited by Orionvalentine; 31-07-12 at 15:54. |
31-07-12, 16:09 | #5 |
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Taking your life in your own hands and cycling on the roads is something that doesn't bother me, or it didn't when I used to be out & about. I can't deny that cruising the back-lanes and the countryside around my town on a sunny day used to be really enjoyable. But it was always with friends, alas it just doesn't have the same appeal if you're on your own.
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31-07-12, 16:11 | #6 |
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Funnily enough, my father and my brothers all like cycling to some degree. I, however, don't. I think I'm the black sheep of the family...
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31-07-12, 16:12 | #7 |
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31-07-12, 17:20 | #8 |
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I haven't rode a bike in years. :/
I would like to start again, though. My family and I used to go cycle on a bike trail near our home, stop by a park, and just either relax or ride some more. *Deep sigh* Does it take long to remember how to ride a bike? Embarassing question, I know. Last edited by trlestew; 31-07-12 at 17:25. |
31-07-12, 17:23 | #9 |
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Haven't you ever heard the expression 'it's like riding a bike'?
In other words when you get on one it all comes back to you. I used to love riding my bike. |
31-07-12, 17:23 | #10 |
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I hadn't rode a bike for well over 10 years until just recently. I was a little wobbly at first, but picked it back up pretty quickly. No need to worry =3
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