I did 7.1 miles today in 37 minutes. I’m happy. I’ve learned a few things, now that I’ve been biking.
Make sure you’re sitting correctly, otherwise you can get off the bike with some parts numb.
I need pockets. I had to leave my wallet. I didn’t take water.
The cord from my iPod is too short. I couldn’t stand on the pedals at all.
Speaking of iPod – Dylan, Shangri-las, 60s Motown, Dion, Willie Nelson. What the hell was I thinking?
Rollerbladers have the best bodies – period. Runners are next, though not close. Bikers often look like they’re just trying to coast to an ambulance.
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– Make very sure you do whatever’s necessary to keep those seat-connected parts of you from losing feeling. Go numb often enough, and you may get nerve damage. Really, this is not a good thing. Try a different seat (some have a hole cut in them), different seat angle, whatever, but be sure to take care of it.
– Make sure the seat height is adjusted properly, too. Your leg should be a bit short of fully straight when the pedal is at the bottom of its motion.
– A really good rollerblader is an amazing sight to watch.
– I’ve noticed that some of the older members of my bicycle club are not exactly svelte. But they’re limber and active, which is good enough for me.
I’m breaking out the roller blades tonight!!