My poor bike has been getting a workout recently as I’ve been riding it every day. I was talking to a mountain biker the other day and asked him why patches don’t seem to work like I remember as a kid. He told me I was crazy to go out on a ride without a new tube and while I was at it – always keep a spare tube and pump with me on a ride.
I come from the old school meaning I don’t know much about modern bikes but I have these cool disk breaks that stop quick. I’m going to have to view a few youtube videos to learn how to clean up my bike as there is a lot of dust on the chain and gears.
I have to replace the pedals as one os almost toast too. I’m gonna head off to the store to get some supplies soon as I love bike riding for exercise.
It is still real hot here so I don’t think I’ll be kick-boxing my bag anytime soon. I did take a walk this morning and before the heat started up – that was fun.
While I always use to jog – I am holding off of that until I lose a lot more weight. I find it is far too easy to injure myself and whenever I do – I have to stop exercising.
I am really hoping the hot weather stops soon so I can do some kick-boxing!
Remember that it is the turtle that wins the race… not because he is faster but plans ahead and then works his plan!
I have an old cruiser bike named “Desperado!” The name fits. lol! I’ve had that ole boy for years and done a few repairs on it, the frame is so-so, but the tires are good. Serfas is the brand.
https://www.serfas.com/products/view/267/referer:products%7Cindex%7Ctires%7Cpage:1
I ride it in high gear all the time, in the saddle on flats and standing on the uphills. It’s more for the workout than the speed. Had a good hour ride this morning
I love that bike!
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I hope to have my bike a long time… so far it has held up better than the others I tried at first.
The high gear on the flats – I’ve been trying to do that more… in another week the temps will go down (104 in East San Diego today) and I should be ready to do that again.
Thanks for your bike story Dr. J… I’m off to get mine out of the shop!
plans ahead and then works his plan!
That says it!!!!!! John, don’t give up! One day & one step or twirl of a bicycle wheel at a time!
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Hey Jody! got the bike back and the temps are down… and as we know it never rains in California – I’m going to keep the bike on the track.
keep going John, A MER I CAN
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