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Old 03-01-2011, 11:41 AM  
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As the warmer weather approaches, so does my goal of hopping on the bicycle for the first time in years for some much needed exercise; primarily to reduce my fatness, and simply to get outside a little more with the wife etc. I'm hopeful to eventually ride my 14 mile round trip route to work a couple times per week; but honestly, I have no idea what 14 miles will 'feel' like on a bike. My wife has about a 4 mile commute.

Last season my wife and I completed the Couch to 5K running program, and it seemed to work very well for folks like us who were starting from scratch. Although I haven't ran for a while now, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions of similar programs for cycling - whether it be their own, or something that's published.

I don't have a 'road' bike, per se; simply a Mongoose mountain bike, with knobby tires. I'm not looking to upgrade/change my bike at this time, but I'll probably heavily consider different tires more suitable for paved surfaces.
Just looking for suggestions so I don't overdo it, and can gradually build up my fitness.

What say you?
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:45 AM   #2
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As the warmer weather approaches, so does my goal of hopping on the bicycle for the first time in years for some much needed exercise; primarily to reduce my fatness, and simply to get outside a little more with the wife etc. I'm hopeful to eventually ride my 14 mile round trip route to work a couple times per week; but honestly, I have no idea what 14 miles will 'feel' like on a bike. My wife has about a 4 mile commute.

Last season my wife and I completed the Couch to 5K running program, and it seemed to work very well for folks like us who were starting from scratch. Although I haven't ran for a while now, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions of similar programs for cycling - whether it be their own, or something that's published.

I don't have a 'road' bike, per se; simply a Mongoose mountain bike, with knobby tires. I'm not looking to upgrade/change my bike at this time, but I'll probably heavily consider different tires more suitable for paved surfaces.
Just looking for suggestions so I don't overdo it, and can gradually build up my fitness.

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14 miles with little elevation change is different than 14 miles with 1,000 feet of vertical. What is yours like?

Get a bike computer or use MapMyRide.

I'm assuming that your Mongoose has 26" wheels? If so, you can buy different tires that aren't as "knobby." I typically buy my bike stuff from Nashbar.com
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:46 AM   #3
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Oh, and buy a pair of shorts (or three) that have a decent chamois. I prefer gel.

And gel gloves.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:48 AM   #4
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14 miles on a road bike is nothing. If you don't ride on(unpaved) trails the mountain bike is I'll suited for the task. (well I guess if your task is to work as hard as possible then it fits that bill, but it's far more enjoyable to ride something designed for the purpose you're using it for)
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14 miles on a road bike is nothing.
Depends on the speed and the elevation change.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:51 AM   #6
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Oh, and buy a pair of shorts (or three) that have a decent chamois. I prefer gel.

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For 14 miles?

Lol.
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Depends on the speed and the elevation change.
True. I was picturing a commuting route that was reasonably flat and that he would probably ride leisurely so as not to arrive sweaty and smelly.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:52 AM   #8
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As the warmer weather approaches, so does my goal of hopping on the bicycle for the first time in years for some much needed exercise; primarily to reduce my fatness, and simply to get outside a little more with the wife etc. I'm hopeful to eventually ride my 14 mile round trip route to work a couple times per week; but honestly, I have no idea what 14 miles will 'feel' like on a bike. My wife has about a 4 mile commute.

Last season my wife and I completed the Couch to 5K running program, and it seemed to work very well for folks like us who were starting from scratch. Although I haven't ran for a while now, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions of similar programs for cycling - whether it be their own, or something that's published.

I don't have a 'road' bike, per se; simply a Mongoose mountain bike, with knobby tires. I'm not looking to upgrade/change my bike at this time, but I'll probably heavily consider different tires more suitable for paved surfaces.
Just looking for suggestions so I don't overdo it, and can gradually build up my fitness.

What say you?
Just go do it. 14 miles isn't very far and it will be much easier than running a 5k. The only thing is that your butt might get sore from rubbing on the seat at first.

Your bike should be fine unless you really want to start racing.
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For 14 miles?

Lol.
Sure. I wear my shorts and gloves even when I ride on my trainer for 10 miles or less.
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Depends on the speed and the elevation change.
He's riding to work. I doubt he'll really be pushing it..he probably doesn't want to show up to work all sweaty.
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really, the most important thing is that you dont want to be seen wearing one of those skin tight bike rider shirts. They are UBER GHEY
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Road bikes are expensive, but many people who want to lose weight or commute find hybrid bikes to their liking. It would suit you better than the mongoose and be of much higher quality. Plus if you are going to have to lock it up somewhere... The damage is less if it gets thieved
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really, the most important thing is that you dont want to be seen wearing one of those skin tight bike rider shirts. They are UBER GHEY
That's why they call them bicycles.
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Just go do it. 14 miles isn't very far and it will be much easier than running a 5k. The only thing is that your butt might get sore from rubbing on the seat at first.

Your bike should be fine unless you really want to start racing.
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He's riding to work. I doubt he'll really be pushing it..he probably doesn't want to show up to work all sweaty.
Thanks.
I think when I get the bike up and running I'll have the Wife drop me off at work on a Saturday with the bike; and see what the ride home is like to get an idea of how out of shape I am. lol. I think a few years ago when we rode occasionally, my a** hurt like a SOB from that seat. not sure if it was because of the seat, or just not being used to riding etc or what.

It's nearly a direct shot to work, but there are some hills - nothing too major I don't 'think', but we'll see

Eventually, if this ends up being something I enjoy doing, I'm definitely going to consider a different bike.
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Road bikes are expensive, but many people who want to lose weight or commute find hybrid bikes to their liking. It would suit you better than the mongoose and be of much higher quality. Plus if you are going to have to lock it up somewhere... The damage is less if it gets thieved
thanks for the info; I'll look up some 'hybrid' bikes.
(never heard of them )
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