Comments on: From DEconditioning to REconditioning:

By: Lorraine Nacey

Lorraine Nacey — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:46:45 +0000

You did an amazing job Barb and now we have Classic Rock, a “sunny” set”, and a “rainy day” set. What more could you ask for? Seriously, you rock!

By: Ian Turner

Ian Turner — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:19:15 +0000

Well done Barbara from Perth Australia. An awesome job. You are an inspiration. Cycling will now be in your blood forever. I am going to show your letter to my wife. She is your age and is overcoming shoulder surgery and two bulged discs. She wants a goal to kickstart her reconditioning. Your letter should be it.

By: Lisa Hanley

Lisa Hanley — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:11:01 +0000

Barb, I am truly impressed with your progress and your determination. I was with you in the cycling workshop. You made a commitment back then and followed through. I have to hand it to you for that alone. Now that you actually rode all of those long, hard miles, I’m giving you some extra stars! You worked really hard and you should be proud!

By: Mark Dalrymple

Mark Dalrymple — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:10:22 +0000

Woo! 148 miles is incredible. Dibs on drafting your wheel next year.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:11:58 +0000

Congratulations on a job well done.The hardest part about cycling is taking that first step. Beyond that it becomes a love affair.Don’t ever be discouraged, fitness doesn’t come easy but the payoff is tremendous as you are finding out.
As far as you hands becoming numb. That is due to the style of bike you were riding. Mountain bikes weren’t meant to ride on the road where you are in a static position all the time.They stretch you out and lower your center of gravity which puts allot of pressure on your hands.
You need either a Hybrid or a flat bared road bike that fits you properly. I am sure that Gene or Bill may have already mentioned that to you as well and when you are ready be sure to ask one of them to help you in your decision.A bike shop will definitely sell you a bike but not necessarily the right one for you specific needs.
Continued success in your riding.
Rich

By: gary smith

gary smith — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:36:48 +0000

well done you! It’s never too late to turn your life around and cycling is the transport of the future