Newbie haveing a good time.

[sndmn2]

Soooo.... Back in "86" I bought a Cannnadale sm700.. Rode it a few times, got married, had kids ,got into dirt bikes, Honda's, KTM's etc.. and the bike hung in the garage for 25 years. Started tinkering with the bike over the winter. I went into the local bike shop for a helmet and the salesman tells me there are a couple trails in my backyard if I'm so inclined. Island Lake. He says the "yellow" loop is more technical. So I decide to go ride the "blue" loop. While not the most exciting thing I've done in my life I had a good time. So I ride the blue loop three times a week for the last four weeks. I"m starting to really like this. So the other day I decided to try the more technical "yellow" loop. Shoot, I had a blast. I rodeit back to back to back.The quicker turns. The ups and downs with a little trail debris thrown in, reminds me more of dirt biking through the woods. I think I'm starting to get hooked. Anyways , I just wanted to say "hello" to the forum members and please be patient with me when I ask redundant question that I might not find answers to with the search button.
Rick

[c0nsumer]

Welcome! Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself... It's darned addicting.

[flamingo]

please be patient with me when I ask redundant question

People on this forum love answering questions. The same topics get debated over and over again.

[RMXByker]

Congrats. And no worries on asking the same questions; it just gives us an excuse to agrue again with one another!

[utabintarbo]

Congrats. And no worries on asking the same questions; it just gives us an excuse to agrue again with one another!

It does not!

[Di_bear]

please be patient with me when I ask redundant question

People on this forum love answering questions. The same topics get debated over and over again.

If our employers gave us "mountain biking breaks" throughout the day, this wouldn't happen.

[iamkickstand]

I can't even get my employer to install a shower in our new unbuilt office space so I can hit up maybury at lunch....

[RMXByker]

I can't even get my employer to install a shower in our new unbuilt office space so I can hit up maybury at lunch....

The key is to go do a couple serious effort rides and come back to work...they'll put in a shower!

[iamkickstand]

I can't even get my employer to install a shower in our new unbuilt office space so I can hit up maybury at lunch....

The key is to go do a couple serious effort rides and come back to work...they'll put in a shower!

I'd love to, except it's a shirt and tie environment and I'm not willing to ruin my own clothes to prove a point.....

[96m2comp]

Welcome! Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself... It's darned addicting.

And easy to empty the wallet for a "fix"!

Welcome! Even today I still like Island Lake for how it "flows". Just a fun trail.

[Laser4G63]

And easy to empty the wallet for a "fix"!

Isn't that the truth. I seem to *beep* my wife off every other minute or so. I just end up giving her some type of long-winded explanation to justify my purchases. It works more often than not.

[denny]

Welcome. I got started in motocross and dirt bikes too. The transition to mountain bikes was great. I really enjoy riding in the woods and the technical trails around the state. There are many trails around your location if you are near Island Lake. Check the trail guide. If you want some real excitement, check out the Tree Farm and Maybury mountain bike races. Never a dull moment, great people, great food and lots of fun on a mountain bike. You don't have to race to have a good time but it sounds like you're ready to give it a go in a time trial.

[mel0505tam]

Soooo.... Back in "86" I bought a Cannnadale sm700.. Rode it a few times, got married, had kids ,got into dirt bikes, Honda's, KTM's etc.. and the bike hung in the garage for 25 years. Started tinkering with the bike over the winter. I went into the local bike shop for a helmet and the salesman tells me there are a couple trails in my backyard if I'm so inclined. Island Lake. He says the "yellow" loop is more technical. So I decide to go ride the "blue" loop. While not the most exciting thing I've done in my life I had a good time. So I ride the blue loop three times a week for the last four weeks. I"m starting to really like this. So the other day I decided to try the more technical "yellow" loop. Shoot, I had a blast. I rodeit back to back to back.The quicker turns. The ups and downs with a little trail debris thrown in, reminds me more of dirt biking through the woods. I think I'm starting to get hooked. Anyways , I just wanted to say "hello" to the forum members and please be patient with me when I ask redundant question that I might not find answers to with the search button.
Rick

Another wife bites "the dust"

[black2003ss]

We just had showers, lockers and "hotel" type "fitness center" installed in our new building. I've been waiting for the showers to open. They are also getting a bike rack installed to encourage people to commute via bike to work. Being we are only about 5 miles from Treefarm, with good sidewalks all the way there, I am hoping to leave, hit up maybe some Tuesday night group rides, and ride back...or go in early and ride out and back, be showered and ready to go by 9, 9:30. I have also been thinking about organizing a group ride from work to encourage more people to join up and start biking.

Congrats on the OP for taking up the sport again. I love Island Lake, doing the blue/yellow combo. Venture out to Maybury sometime as well.