Any Cyclists out there?

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

Just curious how many of us are active bicyclists? I have been trying to get into a routine to ride about 3-8 miles every other day and 20 miles 1x/wk or once every 2wks. I find that I feel better after a good ride and can relax really well when i get back home. I have not thought of replacing my car for commuting, b simply like to ride to stay in (somewhat of a) shape.

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I sometimes bike to work, a little over a mile away. I run (well, wog - a cross between a waddle and a jog).

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :chuckle

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Specializes in Wellness Coach, ICU, PACU, OR, Mgmt.

I Love my bike & try to get in at least 50 miles/week.

It's usually a 20-mile ride + a few 12-mile rides. I also bought an indoor trainer so I can ride after work when it's dark.

Biking is part of my triathlon training - 1st on ever: Sprint at the Healthfirst Tri in Melbourne, FL in October!

I do remember hating biking, though - when I was trying to ride my mountain bike as a road bike - ohhhhhh so tiring!

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Oh, greener grass, good luck on your sprint tri!

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I'm strictly a no-hills rider, but I'm lucky to be working within cycling distance. It's great to come into work with rosy cheeks and the blood flowing. :)

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We were just witness to an incredible group of individuals

who biked their way across Massachusetts on behalf of

raising money for cancer. It was quite a sight to see these

dedicated cyclists racing past our area enroute to Cape Cod.

Here is the link--

http://www.pmc.org/About.asp

Maybe you will be in the group next year!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I just bought a 'cross bike' (aka hybrid) a little over a month ago. I used to ride a lot, then moved to non-bike friendly communities. Pressed on for a while until another cyclist pushed me off the path and I ended up with a broken ankle for my trouble. Jerk. (He tried to tell me to look where I was going, when he was the one flying around a blind corner and t-boned me!)

So - enjoying being back in a biking friendly area! Lots of paths around. The wider hybrid tires give me a bit more stability. Though my last bike (also a hybrid) had better traction - may need to look into different tires. These get really slippery with any moisture (rain, etc.).

I only get to ride 2-3 times/week, but have been gradually increasing my distances and difficulty as I get more 'fit'. Hardly the picture of an athlete at the moment, but better than I was 2 months ago, lol! No commuting - it's too dark of a ride when I get off shift, higher risk of crash/burn.

For anyone new/getting back into cycling, I HIGHLY recommend checking out a hybrid over a road bike or mtn bike. Not so heavy, more stable, and CHEAPER than either one!! I love it!

Any other cross bike/comfort bike owners out there?

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I want to start biking. Hopefully I can get into this soon.

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i was thinking about taking up cycling, but the people around where I live drive like maniacs. SUV's everywhere. I have to be careful not to get hit while driving. I don't even want to think about what would happen if I were on a bike. I think ill take it up once I move to a ....nicer neighborhood - county.

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Specializes in Wellness Coach, ICU, PACU, OR, Mgmt.
i was thinking about taking up cycling, but the people around where I live drive like maniacs. SUV's everywhere. I have to be careful not to get hit while driving. I don't even want to think about what would happen if I were on a bike. I think ill take it up once I move to a ....nicer neighborhood - county.

We live in Florida - known as a non-bike friendly state. People have been known to go out of their way to run bikers off the road..:down:

After some research, though, we've found some really nice routes where the roads are wide & there is little traffic. Since so many bikers have also found these routes, their now known bike routes & the drivers are respectful.

Check out mapmyride.com & see if there are any group rides in your area that are already mapped out. It may be a nice way to get into riding safely.

Best of luck & have fun whatever you decide!

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Specializes in ICU, Trauma, ER, Peds, Family Practice.

Yes, I commuted by bike for 20 years. I biked all seasons even in the snow. Crazy. :smokin:I have gone through so many bikes. I still bike but not as much as I used to it is getting pretty agressive when I live. But I do go and find bike trails.

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