OK, so I thought I would start this thread to see how many people out there are also into biking on the road.
I just got reacquainted with it again this past summer. I live in Dallas which has the climate (it's in the 70's and 80's this weekend) and the bike paths for it.
So I bought a Raliegh Grand Sport road bike for about $650.00. I noticed the stock tires were an issue after averaging a flat tire a month. So I replaced those with highly puncture resistant Gator Skin tires. Put a digital spedometer / odometer and added LED lights on the front and back.
Purchased a Saris Bones 2 to carry the bike to other locales and to the bike store. That was about $115 but was worth it since I don't have a pickup truck (it's lightweight, easy to put on and take off and customized to the car you drive).
Started around 1 mile at the end of March 2007 and I am now up to 13-15 miles (it sounds like a lot but it's not because Texas is mostly flat so some of that is coasting). Used to ride every other day but it's now limited to Saturday and Sunday because the days are shorter. Last weekend I did 26 miles (that was far) but probably won't go that far again until next summer since we are entering winter down here and I can only go out on weekends now.
Great way to exercise and being on the border with rural Texas Ranch Country, see lots of wildlife in action along the ride....so great stress reducer as well.
Good for you. I too am just getting back into cycling after a long time away. I try to get 5 miles a day a nice pace the only time I take off is if it is raining. I do my riding after I get off work it helps me eliminate the days stress as an investment broker as well as keeping me in some kind of condition. Keep up the good work.
As long as I can remember I've been biking. I have just recently been shopping around to get a road bike because I just don't have any need of a mountain bike anymore. Also, biking is a great way to keep up the cardio exercise when I need a break from running. Still not sure exactly what road bike to get yet...any tips? looking in about the $650-$700 range.
