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- Modesto, CA.
Hey everybody,
I am a 48 year old heart attack and open heart surgery survivor, YAY, and I am giving cycling a go as a way to keep the old ticker working properly because running just sucks. JMO.
I have friends who ride but I am a total newby.
I am tall and thin, riding on all borrowed equipment. A 30 pound 80s model Pugeot, Garmin Edge 305 with the heart thingy (sweet, thanks to Scott)
cycling shorts (my daughter laughed and laughed) and a jersey.
I went on a couple of short rides, 5 to 10 miles to see what I got.
Last weekend I decided to go a little farther. I did a 25 mile loop at an average of 15 mph. I know that is short and slow but I am totally stoked about my effort.
Now to my questions,
I need a new seat. I found myself having to coast while standing on a pedal to releive the pain. What is a comfortable model?
My hands are sore. I guess I need gloves as well. Any thoughts?
And last but not least......pedals. These toe clips and running shoes have to go. I need those fancy shmancy clip in models. Which ones?
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
I know I need a new bike but this will have to do for awhile.
See you on the road.
I am a 48 year old heart attack and open heart surgery survivor, YAY, and I am giving cycling a go as a way to keep the old ticker working properly because running just sucks. JMO.
I have friends who ride but I am a total newby.
I am tall and thin, riding on all borrowed equipment. A 30 pound 80s model Pugeot, Garmin Edge 305 with the heart thingy (sweet, thanks to Scott)
cycling shorts (my daughter laughed and laughed) and a jersey.
I went on a couple of short rides, 5 to 10 miles to see what I got.
Last weekend I decided to go a little farther. I did a 25 mile loop at an average of 15 mph. I know that is short and slow but I am totally stoked about my effort.
Now to my questions,
I need a new seat. I found myself having to coast while standing on a pedal to releive the pain. What is a comfortable model?
My hands are sore. I guess I need gloves as well. Any thoughts?
And last but not least......pedals. These toe clips and running shoes have to go. I need those fancy shmancy clip in models. Which ones?
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
I know I need a new bike but this will have to do for awhile.
See you on the road.