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Just got back from a 30.6 mile (49.2 km) bike ride in the beautiful Phoenix weather. I am so proud of myself! I’m single and live alone, so I have no one to tell. So I am telling all of you! Boy am I beat! I’m sure I’ll sleep good tonight. —

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Just got back from a 30.6 mile (49.2 km) bike ride in the beautiful Phoenix weather. I am so proud of myself! I’m single and live alone, so I have no one to tell. So I am telling all of you! Boy am I beat! I’m sure I’ll sleep good tonight. —

Steven, That’s wonderful!! Congratulations. That’s quite a milestone. Keep it up. I bet you feel really good. I used to ride a lot and I’ve done a few centuries in my lifetime, but the first 30 (20 doesn’t do it, it’s getting to thirty that your legs feel like rubber and everything is burning but feeling strangely wonderful at the same time) that really is a big huge one. Way to go! -Marcella

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Way to go Steve!  You must feel so great!  Keep it up and keep posting (you keep me motivated!) Krista – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Just got back from a 30.6 mile (49.2 km) bike ride in the beautiful Phoenix weather. I am so proud of myself! I’m single and live alone, so I have no one to tell. So I am telling all of you! Boy am I beat! I’m sure I’ll sleep good tonight. —

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awesome! congrats! Julie

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Yummy!  I have really been missing riding my bike lately.  There’s nothing like a sunny spring day and a long ride to make you feel totally alive and connected with the universe.  Keep up the great work! Smiling Mrs. B

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WOW, steve! that is terrific! may i ask, what kind of biker shorts you wear? my butt would be DEAD! — read and post,  it works! rosie

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that they are now offering that option!  :) — read and post,  it works! rosie

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Even with the seat all the way down, and even though I could touch the ground, every time I rode I have serious pain in my shoulders, as well as crotch pain from having the seat support all my weight..

When I first started riding, I had ass pain. It was so sore I could barely sit on the seat for days. A few weeks later (yes weeks) the pain finally went away. I think maybe my ass became callused? :) —

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I’ve found that the biker shorts help just a little bit.   The key to overcoming the soreness is: 2.  cushioned seat (ones with the whole for women).

I’ve had a lot of cyclists tell me that a HARD seat is the best for extended rides. A cushioned seat leads to soreness for long rides. I don’t see the logic in it, but that’s what they say. —

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may i ask, what kind of biker shorts you wear? my butt would be DEAD!

No biker shorts yet. Still too fat, and would look very disgusting. I just wore my swim trunks on Sunday when I did the 30 miler. —

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Excellent exercise!  You probably burned off a truckload of calories today.  And now’s the time, since the temperature in Phoenix is probably still less than 122 degrees (that won’t be for another few weeks yet).

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I’ve found that the biker shorts help just a little bit.   The key to overcoming the soreness is: 1.  conditioning 2.  cushioned seat (ones with the whole for women). 3.  a bike that is properly fitted to your body 4.  a lighter weighted bike. Once I got a very light weight bike that fits my body well, I found I wasn’t sitting as hard on the seat – which helped in the soreness.    And also – over time the body gets adjusted to it and you can ride further without the pain.

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I’ve found that the biker shorts help just a little bit.   The key to overcoming the soreness is: 1.  conditioning 2.  cushioned seat (ones with the whole for women). 3.  a bike that is properly fitted to your body 4.  a lighter weighted bike. Once I got a very light weight bike that fits my body well, I found I wasn’t sitting as hard on the seat – which helped in the soreness.    And also – over time the body gets adjusted to it and you can ride further without the pain.

(snipped)     How do you know what size is best?  Some people say your legs should extend fully as you pedal, some say no.  Do you ride a mountain bike? What about the height of the handlebars – do you ride mainly upright or bent forward a bit?     My only bikes since high school have been other people’s unused mountain bikes.  The one I have now I suspect may be a bit too small and it’s really not that fun to ride.  It is heavy.  I do like the mountain bike thing though – thicker tires, wider grip on the handlebars.  This town is kind of icky for bikes as transportation but I want something I can take on a trail (and ride on the road to get to it!).     LizB

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Its not just where the seat sits that determines the size of the bike – its also the handle bars, how far away from the seat, how high up, etc. They make smaller and larger frames for the bikes – to fit the various sizes.   From there, you have to adjust the height and position of the seat, and handlebars. My case – I’m 5′4" ..  my last bike was a used mountain bike.   It had a large frame (22" I beleive, or something)  Even with the seat all the way down, and even though I could touch the ground, every time I rode I have serious pain in my shoulders, as well as crotch pain from having the seat support all my weight..    The bike frame was too large – and I had to stretch too far to reach the handlebars. 2 yrs ago I got a new bike.   I believe its a 17" – 19" frame – which is right for my height.  I had the bike shop adjust the seat back, as well as height of both the seat and handle bars.   Major difference.   I don’t get the shoulder pain any more. But – being that my bike isn’t "top of the line" it is heavy (mountainbike). So, I still experience the crotch pain  (sorry – best words I can think to call it). Last week I rode BF’s bike.   His is nicer – its got a larger frame (22" or more) and much, much lighter.   I lowered the seat, and rode for 2 hours. My shoulders were killing me – due to having to over extend my arms.   But I did find that the seat didn’t bother me as much, it was easier to stand and put more pressure on the legs than just the small seat area.   This was partially due to the fact that his bike is so much lighter than mine.   (btw – we have the same seat on both bikes – so cushion isn’t an issue there).  Also – the lighter bike is so much easier to manouver ..   I was really surprised at that. Best bet in choosing a good bike is to go to a bike shop and be measured then purchase the frame that is right for your size.

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