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Carolina · 9 February 2009, 03:37 AM

We had new friends over for dinner the other night. By chance, they are both avid cyclists, have fantastic equipment and are very active.

Long story short, one friend is loaning us his "beater" cycle - a lightweight, smooth as silk LaMond. My hubby (Mr. I don't have time to exercise, but maybe I'll go out and purchase a $1000 bike just to see if I like it) is out cruising the extensive neighborhood roads around our house (!!!).

My kiddos can now handle two wheelers really well, and we can all ride together as a family now - to a hidden playground a couple of miles away within our neighborhood.

And, those of you who know me probably remember that I love to cycle. Well, my dream of joining the local cycle club and riding for hours along with my hubby (and maybe our new friends) is just a little closer...

Dan Pierce · 9 February 2009, 03:52 AM

Good for you, Carolina!! I've got 2 LeMond's. Cycling is addicting but cheaper than therapy.

dP

JJ Irani · 9 February 2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

We had new friends over for dinner the other night. By chance, they are both avid cyclists, have fantastic equipment and are very active.

Long story short, one friend is loaning us his "beater" cycle - a lightweight, smooth as silk LaMond. My hubby (Mr. I don't have time to exercise, but maybe I'll go out and purchase a $1000 bike just to see if I like it) is out cruising the extensive neighborhood roads around our house (!!!).

My kiddos can now handle two wheelers really well, and we can all ride together as a family now - to a hidden playground a couple of miles away within our neighborhood.

And, those of you who know me probably remember that I love to cycle. Well, my dream of joining the local cycle club and riding for hours along with my hubby (and maybe our new friends) is just a little closer...

Good thread, Caroline.....thanks for posting.

Now you have a good chance to firm up those thigh and calf muscles and look way, way younger than ever before!!

JJ

2careless · 9 February 2009, 05:06 PM

Are they "made in China", or "designed in xxx, assembled in China" or somewhere in between?

swatty · 9 February 2009, 05:30 PM

Bike riding is a lot of fun . I love riding with the kids on the weekends

Uncle-AJ · 9 February 2009, 07:32 PM

I visited my mum and dad yesterday and my wayward brother still lives with them. He has just built up a Colnago C50 based bike. It looks the works, just about everything is carbon fibre. Now I'm seriously thinking of getting back into cycling.

mcoccia · 9 February 2009, 10:49 PM

Road bikes tend to get bowled over by cars. Mountain bikes are the way to go. This beauty is now in semi retirement.

Lisa · 9 February 2009, 10:55 PM

That's great news, Caroline! I'm still a little wistful about our cycling days of yore. But it won't be long before the kids are a little older.... my old road bike sits forlorn in the shed, and my mountain bike is currently encumbered with a trailer for the kiddos!

Uncle-AJ · 9 February 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcoccia

Road bikes tend to get bowled over by cars. Mountain bikes are the way to go. This beauty is now in semi retirement.

I was thinking mountain bike for myself, I think it would be better suited to my needs.

Dan Pierce · 9 February 2009, 11:44 PM

After all the ice and snow it's going to get up to 60 degrees today. Just might have to take a quick ride OUTSIDE for once this year.

dP

Carolina · 10 February 2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Good for you, Carolina!! I've got 2 LeMond's. Cycling is addicting but cheaper than therapy.

dP

Dan, I can tell that you have two LeMonds, because you actually know how to spell the brand name properly!

JJ Irani · 10 February 2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Dan, I can tell that you have two LeMonds, because you actually know how to spell the brand name properly!

Who cares!! You ride them, don't spell them!!

Carolina · 10 February 2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

That's great news, Caroline! I'm still a little wistful about our cycling days of yore. But it won't be long before the kids are a little older.... my old road bike sits forlorn in the shed, and my mountain bike is currently encumbered with a trailer for the kiddos!

Hubby is complaining about a sore posterior today

, and tried to talk me into getting him padded shorts...

Men, sometimes you are such babies!

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Dan, I can tell that you have two LeMonds, because you actually know how to spell the brand name properly!

Lisa,
Well, that, and the fact each bike has about 50 logos on them.

dP

Lisa · 10 February 2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolina

Hubby is complaining about a sore posterior today

, and tried to talk me into getting him padded shorts...

Men, sometimes you are such babies!

Oh, gotta have the padded shorts.

Is his birthday coming up? Maybe for Valentine's!

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolina

Hubby is complaining about a sore posterior today

, and tried to talk me into getting him padded shorts...

Men, sometimes you are such babies!

A little padding goes a long way.

dP

JJ Irani · 10 February 2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

A little padding goes a long way.

dP

Along with some padd(l)ing!!

Carolina · 10 February 2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Oh, gotta have the padded shorts.

Is his birthday coming up? Maybe for Valentine's!

Do they really help? I thought once your rear became acclimated after a couple of weeks, that particular problem would go away.

Carolina · 10 February 2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

A little padding goes a long way.

dP

Spill it Dan -- what kind of shorts do you prefer??

Carolina · 10 February 2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Along with some padd(l)ing!!

Oh, hush!

JJ Irani · 10 February 2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Oh, hush!

Yes, ma'am!!

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Spill it Dan -- what kind of shorts do you prefer??

Ones that match my jersey, of course.

Actually, no brand in particular. Pearl Izumi work well.

dP

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Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Joy! We had new friends over for dinner the other night. By chance, they are both avid cyclists, have fantastic equipment and are very active. Long story short, one friend is loaning us his "beater" cycle - a lightweight, smooth as silk LaMond. My hubby (Mr. I don't have time to exercise, but maybe I'll go out and purchase a $1000 bike just to see if I like it) is out cruising the extensive neighborhood roads around our house (!!!). My kiddos can now handle two wheelers really well, and we can all ride together as a family now - to a hidden playground a couple of miles away within our neighborhood. And, those of you who know me probably remember that I love to cycle. Well, my dream of joining the local cycle club and riding for hours along with my hubby (and maybe our new friends) is just a little closer... __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	After all the ice and snow it's going to get up to 60 degrees today. Just might have to take a quick ride OUTSIDE for once this year. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	That's great news, Caroline! I'm still a little wistful about our cycling days of yore. But it won't be long before the kids are a little older.... my old road bike sits forlorn in the shed, and my mountain bike is currently encumbered with a trailer for the kiddos!

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