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Bicycle riding
Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I
was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ |
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"Binky" wrote in message ... Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ Congratulations Binky! I love cycling and it's my main source of exercise. You're not the only one who has been impressed with Neil's progress and determination to learn to ride. I can remember a few years ago when I started cycling a ride around the block was about all I could manage. I hope you continue and find it just as much fun as I have. What type of computer do you have? Many have a button you push to change the information displayed. Beverly |
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On May 30, 4:25 pm, Binky wrote:
Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ Hi Binky, I'm glad you made the transition to two wheels. Clydesdales rule! (A clydesdale is a male rider over 200 pounds.) One suggestion, from one clyde to another, is that at some point you invest in bike shorts. Yes, in July last year I posted "just say NO to fat men in biking shorts", but I was stupid to do so. They make a world of difference if you are riding more than a couple of miles. Those of us with big bellies prefer bib shorts, the kind with shoulder straps, because they stay up and keep our belly tucked in. You can wear walking shorts or running shorts over your bibs if you are modest. As you can tell, I'm not modest: http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...historian.html http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...ng-biking.html I look forward to reading about the weighty matters underway, Binky. Welcome back. Feel free to contact me by email if you have questions you'd rather not ask publicly. Neil 385/247/225 http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com/ |
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On May 30, 10:00 pm, "Beverly" wrote:
"Binky" wrote in message ... Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ Congratulations Binky! I love cycling and it's my main source of exercise. You're not the only one who has been impressed with Neil's progress and determination to learn to ride. Now if my local hills were only so impressed! Neil 385/247/225 |
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Binky wrote:
Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ 2 miles in 18 minutes is 6.6 mph. 2 times (60/18) -- Del Cecchi "This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions, strategies or opinions.” |
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Wooaa you've made a world of progress Neil!
Will~ "The Historian" wrote in message ps.com... On May 30, 4:25 pm, Binky wrote: Those who know me from last year when I posted a few times know that I was dieting with a certain amount of success but had a hard time getting motivated to start an exercise routine. Today marks the middle of the second week of daily bicycle rides at work. This is the first time I've exercised regularly in over 10 years. It's not much, riding for about 20 minutes in the middle of the day, but it's been enough to get my heart rate up and work up a good sweat. The plan is to grow it into an hour-long ride every day. Today I went about 2 miles and max speed was 18mph. I couldn't figure out how to get my bike computer to give me average speed, but I'll worry about that for tomorrow's ride. I'm having a lot of fun, and I forgot how much fun I had riding my bike. Credit goes mainly to Neil for getting me off my ass. I mean, if a man at his place in life can learn to ride a bike for the first time and kick ass as much as he has, what the hell is my problem? Anyway, I'll try to provide updates here and at my blog: http://binky.bgonet.com/ Hi Binky, I'm glad you made the transition to two wheels. Clydesdales rule! (A clydesdale is a male rider over 200 pounds.) One suggestion, from one clyde to another, is that at some point you invest in bike shorts. Yes, in July last year I posted "just say NO to fat men in biking shorts", but I was stupid to do so. They make a world of difference if you are riding more than a couple of miles. Those of us with big bellies prefer bib shorts, the kind with shoulder straps, because they stay up and keep our belly tucked in. You can wear walking shorts or running shorts over your bibs if you are modest. As you can tell, I'm not modest: http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...historian.html http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...ng-biking.html I look forward to reading about the weighty matters underway, Binky. Welcome back. Feel free to contact me by email if you have questions you'd rather not ask publicly. Neil 385/247/225 http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com/ |
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On May 31, 3:54 pm, "Willow Herself"
wrote: Wooaa you've made a world of progress Neil! Willow, check out the new photos on my blog: http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...at-cylist.html http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com...ne-2-2007.html Both were taken during the "Neils on Wheels" ride yesterday. The jersey is the official FatCyclist.com apparel. |
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"The Historian" wrote One suggestion, from one clyde to another, is that at some point you invest in bike shorts. Yes, in July last year I posted "just say NO to fat men in biking shorts", but I was stupid to do so. They make a world of difference if you are riding more than a couple of miles. Why??? As you can tell, I'm not modest You're a better man than I am. I just came form the gym, in my X-Files t-shirt (which is now **baggy**) and a pair of K-Mart stretch-cotton shorts (XL, also bagging), I'd LOVE to have a cute little workout suit, but I'm just not "there" yet, I guess.... BTW, I hate those 22 year olds at the gym with "JUICY" printed across their asses... -- XXXXXXgizzieXXXXXX (223/168/120) ************************************************** ************************ We all get heavier as we get older because there is a lot more information in our heads. So I'm not fat, I'm just really intelligent and my head couldn't hold any more, so it started filling up the rest of me. ************************************************** ************************* |
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Del Cecchi wrote:
http://binky.bgonet.com/ 2 miles in 18 minutes is 6.6 mph. 2 times (60/18) If you're basing this on the numbers in my blog post, please read more carefully. I was listing max speed, not average. |
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Binky wrote:
Del Cecchi wrote: http://binky.bgonet.com/ 2 miles in 18 minutes is 6.6 mph. 2 times (60/18) If you're basing this on the numbers in my blog post, please read more carefully. I was listing max speed, not average. You said your bike computer wouldn't do average speed so I calculated it for you. I wasn't trying to contradict you or anything. -- Del Cecchi "This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions, strategies or opinions.” |
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