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All-In [26692]
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I’m getting back into riding the bike during quarantine time
Apr 24, 2020, 11:08 AM
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One of the few good things about Tucson is their commitment to cycling. There is a path called the loop that is a about a total of 60 miles one way, completely standalone from roads, motorized traffic, etc. It’s great, cause slow people like me aren’t holding up Lakebums in traffic and getting threatened with violence and road rage outbursts.
I’ve seen quite a few posters on here that ride regularly. Do y’all invest in bike shorts for the padding? Cause let me tell you, after about 8 miles or so, there are some places hurting that make me wonder if wifeofgrouching has been assaulting me in my sleep. Don’t know if it’s the bike, which I got for free, about a 25 year old hybrid that may or may not be set up correctly for me, or just the toll of the road, or midnight unapproved adventures.
I look forward to hearing joungey or sirrius responses.
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When I was putting in miles on a bike
Apr 24, 2020, 11:12 AM
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I bought the clothing. I felt ridiculous when i put that ish on, but it does help maintain your health.
Also, most bike shops will fit your bike for you if they are open for 25-50 bucks, but you can probably figure out how to fit yourself. You can order seat posts, stems, etc. online
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padded shorts are a must if you are going to log
Apr 24, 2020, 11:17 AM
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anymore than about 30 minutes on a bike IMO.
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And, pro tip on wearing them:
Apr 24, 2020, 11:32 AM
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Throw some basketball type shorts over the top. No one will even know.
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Oculus Spirit [75717]
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I rather enjoy riding my bicycle. The best was in my old
Apr 24, 2020, 11:22 AM
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neighborhood in Charleston because I had a nice 3 mile loop of sidewalk where I could easily avoid walkers and cars. For a while, there was an unfinished phase where I could do some "off-roading" I know I've got the Swamp Rabbit Trail really close now, but that thing is always hopping.
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Oculus Spirit [97719]
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I used to ride 20 miles a day in high school
Apr 24, 2020, 11:31 AM
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Literally looped the city of Columbia. Started off behind the VA hospital, rode through Ft. Jackson, came out on Forest Dr. Rode that into downtown on Taylor Street. Went to the Statehouse, then back through USC to Rosewood Drive near Charlie's pool hall, then back down Rosewood to Garner's Ferry, up THE HILL, then ended up back behind the VA. That was my route.
AND YES, I did break down and buy ghey bike shorts, and for the same reason.
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Definitely get the padded shorts
Apr 24, 2020, 11:34 AM
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Its well worth the money. But please wear something over them.
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Oculus Spirit [83121]
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All-In [26692]
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I bought something similar to that from the local bike shop.
Apr 24, 2020, 12:00 PM
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It hasn’t helped as much as I had hoped.
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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I put this on my drunk riding home from Red's bike
Apr 24, 2020, 12:10 PM
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Its like sitting on a couch.
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