Biking

: My lovely DH bought us two (matching) new Trek bikes yesterday. I got
: on mine today, rode around our country roads, up three big hills, and
: ow - I got my butt kicked. It sure was fun, though! I haven't ridden
: a bike since high school, and I'm excited to get stronger and not have
: to walk my bike up that last hill. @@
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: Jen in ND
: 184/175/140

A tip: when going up a tough hill, slide back on the saddle and use your
glutes to push the pedals, not your calf muscles. Always use the biggest
muscles possible. At the top of the hill, you can stand up and reposition
yourself on the saddle again (and shift up into a harder gear). Oh--and
straighten up your upper body on that hill so that you can get some air into
your lungs. Don't lean 'way forward toward the handlebars. That's only for
when you stand to pedal.

You'll see quick improvement in your fitness by riding a bike. That's one of
the most satisfying aspects of it. Every change you see in yourself you have
earned...no one gives anything to you in cycling.

Pat in TX
:

Thanks, Pat, I will use your tip and concentrate on using my glutes
next time. My DH couldn't get up the last hill the first time he rode,
he has only ridden 6 times since then, and already he can get up the
hill, so I believe you on the fitness issue.

We noticed that we never see fat people riding a bike.. is it because
overweight people have trouble riding, or because when one starts into
the habit of biking, one loses weight, I wonder? It definitely is not
easy for me, which makes me feel like a turd, but inspires me to work
hard at it.

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Jen in ND
184/175/140

"Jen in ND" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

We noticed that we never see fat people riding a bike.. is it because
overweight people have trouble riding, or because when one starts into
the habit of biking, one loses weight, I wonder? It definitely is not
easy for me, which makes me feel like a turd, but inspires me to work
hard at it.

There is a guy in my town who was always riding a bike to get around, and he
just kept getting fatter. I haven't seen him lately, he probably got too
fat to ride it.

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No Husband Has Ever Been Shot While Doing The Dishes

Jen in ND said:

Thanks, Pat, I will use your tip and concentrate on using my glutes
next time. My DH couldn't get up the last hill the first time he
rode, he has only ridden 6 times since then, and already he can get
up the hill, so I believe you on the fitness issue.

We noticed that we never see fat people riding a bike.. is it because
overweight people have trouble riding, or because when one starts into
the habit of biking, one loses weight, I wonder? It definitely is not
easy for me, which makes me feel like a turd, but inspires me to work
hard at it.

When you look at a person, what is it about them that tells you the person
is fat?

: > We noticed that we never see fat people riding a bike.. is it because
: > overweight people have trouble riding, or because when one starts into
: > the habit of biking, one loses weight, I wonder? It definitely is not
: > easy for me, which makes me feel like a turd, but inspires me to work
: > hard at it.

: When you look at a person, what is it about them that tells you the person
: is fat?

I was behind a big, bulky guy last week--when I had a tailwind (yes,
occasionally such a thing exists). I couldn't help myself from saying to
him: "Where were you when we had the headwind?" I like to see really big
people riding a bike. Everyone who rides is helping himself/herself. They
are building stronger hearts and lungs as well as muscles.

Jen, cycling is not easy for anyone! It is a character builder AND a
character revealer. Think about that for a second. If you can stick with
cycling until you are soaring like a bird, you will receive the results you
wanted. Anybody who does it deserves respect.

Pat in TX
:
:

Pat said:

: > We noticed that we never see fat people riding a bike.. is it
: > because overweight people have trouble riding, or because when one
: > starts into the habit of biking, one loses weight, I wonder? It
: > definitely is not easy for me, which makes me feel like a turd,
: > but inspires me to work hard at it.

: When you look at a person, what is it about them that tells you the
: person is fat?

I was behind a big, bulky guy last week--when I had a tailwind (yes,
occasionally such a thing exists).

Extremely rare...based on the two very windy days we had this past weekend!

Quoted message said:

I couldn't help myself from saying
to him: "Where were you when we had the headwind?"

No doubt he thought he was in hell! That's where I thought I was.... 🙂

I like to see

Quoted message said:

really big people riding a bike. Everyone who rides is helping
himself/herself. They are building stronger hearts and lungs as well
as muscles.

Jen, cycling is not easy for anyone! It is a character builder AND a
character revealer. Think about that for a second. If you can stick
with cycling until you are soaring like a bird, you will receive the
results you wanted. Anybody who does it deserves respect.

Pat in TX