Cycling?

[J-Dub]

Anyone into road cycling? I was into it pretty hardcore for about 2yrs but got out of it due to a loss of muscle mass...and just being burnt out. (i was only doing 100miles per week when i stopped riding)

But as spring rolls around i've been thinking of picking up another bike....


Any other roadies out there?

[Web Architect]

I'm in to it. So is my brother, also on this board. We are also in Texas. PM for details.

[C_Heath]

Been Ridin since 04. Mountain and roadie. Love it. Many things come and go but I have never lost the will to "just go ride". I like guns and shooting but it dont soothe my soul like riding and the beach. Keep me healthy too.

[ballistic]

Roadie here. If you were getting fatigued and losing muscle mass at only 100miles per week, you should give your nutrition and training/recovery regimen a good once-over. Excellent resource for information here. My endurance & energy level during centuries, strength, and recovery improved and I maintained muscle mass after switching to their products (no financial interest, just a happy customer).

[J-Dub]

Well i wasnt losing a ton of muscle mass, but i got down to 195lbs and i was kinda getting away from the weight rooom.

And just for the record i was crusing during those miles, i mean i avg. 18-20mph most of the time, unless it was a recovery ride.

[ballistic]

Understood, without supplemental weight training and protein intake, my muscle mass was taking a hit too. During cycling season, I also try to avoid doing any leg workouts, as it can be extremely counter productive. They get enough on the bike.

[Junglist]

I ride road and mtb. Lots of fun. I am purely an amateur though.

[J-Dub]

So what does everyone ride? I'm no bike snob, but i love looking at nice bikes.

My last bike i built up on a Specialized Allez elite frame, Sram Rival, ect..

Wish i wouldve never sold it, looking at pics of it makes me miss her more!

[swsmailman]

Got into Mountain biking about a half a year ago when I was looking for good ways to get out and do stuff. Helped a lot for my lower half to build muscle and trim down.

Winter kept me from getting out, but now that spring is rolling back around, I am planning on getting a new Trek 29er and really hitting up the local trails. Currently ride a little 26" walmart bike.

[Vegas]

I haven't cycled much in the last year but plan on starting up again soon as I am way out of shape. Mainly a roadie but have an MTB that gets some use. My road bike is a Lemond with 105/Ultegra mix, not an ultra light bike but works for me. I am quite fortunate with my location, Red Rock Canyon here in Vegas is just around the corner and makes for a great backdrop for riding. I am probably around 100 miles a week when I ride regularly.