RunningAHEAD - Topic: On the road

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 4:50 PM
modified: 6/16/2010 at 6:17 PM

I RODE ON THE ROAD!!!!!!!!

Ok, so, I had this HUGE fear of bikes. Was on one twice in 16 years and both times only furthered my fear. Then I discovered bike polo - so I started riding so I could take a hand off the handle bar so I could swing a mallet... and it wasn't so bad and I thought well this is actually kinda fun. But I was doing it on a very safe bike path... so today I took myself out on the road!!!!

I did 8 miles - which doesn't sound like much to many I know, BUT IT WAS GREAT!!!! There were really big hills which kicked my butt but I didn't have to walk my bike. I had to make left and right hand turns - I signaled. I had to stop for stop signs and lights. I crossed over high way exits and everything.... And the best part was - I WASN'T SCARED!!!!!

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for letting me share!!!!! Big grin

MTA: um mapmyride confirmed I road further than what I thought! Time to change the gps battery!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2010 at 4:58 PM

Yay!!! Yeah, roads aren't so bad. We're lucky to have lots of VERY quiet roads to our north, so there are times where I go for miles without seeing a single car.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 6:19 PM

that's nice! I live on a major road leaving town!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2010 at 6:40 PM

On the downside, our roads are often full of pot-holes and/or chip-sealed surface. A cyclocross bike would be really nice around here and sometimes I wish I'd gone that route, instead of road bike.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 6:52 PM

what's a cyclocross bike??

I have a touring bike, but as soon as I get the right shoes I'll be switching to a road bike.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2010 at 7:00 PM

Here is the 'cross bike that I am eyeballing. It's essentially a road bike with higher tire clearance, so it can take beefier wheels...meant to go off-road on grass, dirt, gravel. Sorta like a hybrid, but with road geometry and components, for the most part.

Here's what cyclocross looks like...I could see you doing it. Derek did one race last Fall. I want to do it, eventually. Probably next year.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 7:14 PM

that's crazy and AWESOME looking!!!

here is good bike polo...

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2010 at 7:22 PM

They make that look WAY easy--my bike handling skills are nowhere near that good!

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 7:28 PM

yeah neither am i!!! haha that's why I'm so bruised... they are VERY good. Check out our pictures - we're not as good! haha

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2010 at 8:19 PM

Quote from ChknWingy on 6/16/2010 at 7:28 PM:

we're not as good! haha

Notice the good guys are wearing helmets...y'all need to do the same. You have a nice brain...don't scramble it!

/mom

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/16/2010 at 8:26 PM

yeah... i had a helmet... i forgot... i was excited... *hangs head* yes, i've been the same way my whole life

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 6/30/2010 at 10:06 AM

Quote from ChknWingy on 6/16/2010 at 7:14 PM:

that's crazy and AWESOME looking!!!

here is good bike polo...

THAT IS INSANE!

congrats on your first real road ride!

Tri Rule #1 of Triathlon Training/Racing - If Momma ain't happy nobody is happy

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 6/30/2010 at 5:18 PM

on bike polo - it is AWESOME!!!

and I rode with friends the other day - 20 miles on hills! I was ready for more when we finished - it was great!!!

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 7/1/2010 at 2:45 PM

Quote from ChknWingy on 6/30/2010 at 5:18 PM:

on bike polo - it is AWESOME!!!

and I rode with friends the other day - 20 miles on hills! I was ready for more when we finished - it was great!!!

great job!

Tri Rule #1 of Triathlon Training/Racing - If Momma ain't happy nobody is happy

Wingz

Professional Noob

posted: 7/1/2010 at 2:56 PM

Quote from ChknWingy on 6/16/2010 at 7:14 PM:

that's crazy and AWESOME looking!!!

here is good bike polo...

Oh, wow! I just watched that. Those guys have great balance! Coordination! Wow... I'd love to watch some of that in person...

Roads were made for journeys...

The Bike Shop

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