Mountain Bike Race: 12 Miles of Hell

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Registered: 01-05-1999
Mountain Bike Race: 12 Miles of Hell
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Fri, 02-11-2005 - 11:24am

So I need a little accountability...


My first big bike race of the season is coming up on March 6, 2005.

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Paula = 43; Mike = 38; Tubal reversal 12/4/08, one tube reparied; Healthy baby girl born 2/16/10; PG again, EDD 3/18/11!


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Registered: 04-09-2003
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 1:09pm

Wow, how exciting. I use to live in Lawton, OK and believe I've climbed up that very mountain in the picture. I can't remember for sure but think it's called Mt. Scott.


So do you know a lot about biking? This is something I'd like to give a try but I'm unsure of where to begin. Don't even know what bike would be best. It's something I'd like to give a try for a bit before I invest too much money on bikes etc.


I'm sure if you stick to your goals it will make the race more endurable to say the least. A lot of hard work but the feeling of accomplishment will be awesome.


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Registered: 01-05-1999
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 2:00pm

I wouldn't say I know a lot about biking.. but at least enough to get started.

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Paula = 43; Mike = 38; Tubal reversal 12/4/08, one tube reparied; Healthy baby girl born 2/16/10; PG again, EDD 3/18/11!


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Registered: 11-06-2003
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 2:05pm

Wow, Paula!

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 2:12pm

Paula that race looks wicked (wicked good AND wicked bad).

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 3:29pm

I live in Wyoming now. Very hilly!


Do you think for a first bike, to give things a try, would Target or Wal-mart work? They have brands like Huffy, Schwin, Mongoose. I would start out with a road type bike. I'm not in the best shape at this point and time so I'd like to get where I go for fairly long distances. Mountain biking does sound like fun but don't think I'm that sure of myself at this point.


I did look a little and we have like two sporting good stores listed under "Bicycles". We also have a few other sporting good stores that may or may not carry bikes.


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Registered: 01-05-1999
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 4:07pm

Yes, I think getting on ANY bike and getting started is a good idea.

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Paula = 43; Mike = 38; Tubal reversal 12/4/08, one tube reparied; Healthy baby girl born 2/16/10; PG again, EDD 3/18/11!


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Registered: 01-16-2005
Sat, 02-12-2005 - 7:39am

Paula-


That looks so awesome!


My SO and I are really into mountain biking. He has been doing it for years and I have really only been participating for the last two years. I love it though. VERY exhilerating. We live in Michigan though so we can really only do it about 6 months of the year, but during those 6 months we mountain bike at least 3-4 days a week. I am always in such better shape during those summer months and I miss it so much when the season ends. We went down to Tennessee this fall and did some pretty amazing trails there.


I invested in a road bike around August of last year with the intentions that I would be able to do that longer than I could mountain bike but I don't get quite the same kick out of road biking as I do mountain biking.


Also-to everyone-Paula mentioned >Your butt will hurt a lot at first.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 11:25am

WoW Paula-- that is some bike ride you're about to embark on. Good Luck and congratulations for making such a commitment! This is a wonderful board for support- I'm not sure if there are many bikers among us....but the support and encouragement will flow!!


We'll keep you accountable ;-)


Looking forward to hearing all about your training and posting with you-

~IslandGirl


:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:

Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl

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Registered: 01-05-1999
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 4:22pm
*bumping* this up for those who were interested in the race.

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Paula = 43; Mike = 38; Tubal reversal 12/4/08, one tube reparied; Healthy baby girl born 2/16/10; PG again, EDD 3/18/11!