Cycling

Orionvalentine · 31-07-12, 15:44

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?

NRO. · 31-07-12, 15:46

When the hell did this subforum pop up? O.o

And I cycle a lot. Not mountain, but very, very far.

Spong · 31-07-12, 15:49

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

Orionvalentine · 31-07-12, 15:51

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

Spong · 31-07-12, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Orionvalentine

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

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.

lara c. fan · 31-07-12, 16:11

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...

tomee · 31-07-12, 16:12

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Originally Posted by NRO.

When the hell did this subforum pop up? O.o

Black magic.

trlestew · 31-07-12, 17:20

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.

jackles · 31-07-12, 17:23

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.

Orionvalentine · 31-07-12, 17:23

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

31-07-12, 15:44	#1
Orionvalentine Professor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Birmingham Gender: Male Posts: 3,514	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? __________________ "The eye altering, alters all." - William Blake

31-07-12, 15:46	#2
NRO. Relic Hunter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In a fairytale so Gender: Female Posts: 5,639	When the hell did this subforum pop up? O.o And I cycle a lot. Not mountain, but very, very far. __________________ ...in a sexual way.

31-07-12, 15:49	#3
Spong Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 36,286	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 __________________ Crystal Dynamics - Predicting multiplayer popularity since 2009...

31-07-12, 15:51	#4
Orionvalentine Professor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Birmingham Gender: Male Posts: 3,514	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 __________________ "The eye altering, alters all." - William Blake Last edited by Orionvalentine; 31-07-12 at 15:54.

31-07-12, 16:11	#6
lara c. fan Tomb Raider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: I have no location. Posts: 17,256	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... __________________ World domination is such an ugly phrase. I prefer to call it world optimization.

31-07-12, 17:20	#8
trlestew Tomb Raider Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12,954	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. __________________ Coffee is knowledge. Last edited by trlestew; 31-07-12 at 17:25.

31-07-12, 17:23	#9
jackles Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fereldan....apparently Posts: 21,215	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. __________________ Life tastes better with cake.