I've always worked out in some way. Tried to keep myself in reasonable shape. Of course, when I was in the Navy there was a physical fitness test to pass so the motivation was obvious. As I've gotten older the knees started to go. Bummer! But I got in the gym and did stationary bike, elliptical, and treadmill. Boring! But I've been hanging in because they give a good workout. A few months ago a friend told me I should try biking. I had never considered that. But this is SoCal and a ton of people are out biking so I thought maybe there was something to it.
First thing I did was some research. Sorta decided on a hybrid but needed some advice and all the gear. Again, my buddy said head for blackmountainbicycles Great recommendation! These guys are pros. And they made a neophyte feel pretty comfortable. So I tried several bikes, settled on a Specialized Sirrus Elite (see it here: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/multi-use/sirrus/sirruselite ) and got all the gear. No, I didn't get the skin tight shorts. I got some really cool regular looking shorts with the skin tight insert. Much better for a regular dude.
Been riding now for a couple of months. And it is kicking my a$$!!! But I truly do love it. It is really great to get out for a ride. And there is no way I could get a better workout doing anything else I can think of (for an old guy...remember, I'm a member of the baby boomer club). Did about 25 miles today. Perfect day. Came home exhausted but exhilerated.
If anyone out there decides to give it a try, my recommendation is do the research, go to a reputable bike shop that can give you good advice, and then jump in with both feet.
I'm signed up for a 25 mile ride on Nov 3 called Bike the Coast. Oceanside Pier to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas and back. Yikes! As my now grown daughter used to say when she was about 5 years old...it should be fun and hard, but not too hard.
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I know that grown daughter who spoke those prophetic words at age 5. I'm glad you're enjoying your biking. :)
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