Back to basics...

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 10:49

Originally Posted by yungatart

We have some fantastic cycleways around here. You should load your bikes on the back of your Suzuki and come for a 'ride'...

Once we are able to ride around a cycleway, we will no doubt be taking them to other places. I looked at the towbar mounting systems for bikes but decided we better wait until we can ride them some distance.

I think that means a bit further than 300 meters then collapsing...

**yungatart** · 9th January 2012, 10:53

John and I aren't that fit.
The paths are flat (mostly), wide, and really easy...it is a great way to get fit!

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 11:04

Originally Posted by yungatart

John and I aren't that fit.
The paths are flat (mostly), wide, and really easy...it is a great way to get fit!

It sure is! I'm sure we'll progress quite quickly if we keep it up.

I'm in the medically disabled category though, not just unfit. I'm not even cleared to work a 40hr week at a sedentary job! I have clearance for 20hrs only so I am virtually unemployable.

Fortunately the business is doing well and we should be able to live off it by the end of the year, all going well.

**neels** · 9th January 2012, 11:58

It takes time, and you're right, you don't realise how unfit you are.

I thought the other day when I was cranking up a small hill at our local mtb track that when I first started riding there I was down to the lowest gear I had and still struggling, now I only have one gear on the bike I ride there.

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 12:06

Originally Posted by neels

It takes time, and you're right, you don't realise how unfit you are.

I thought the other day when I was cranking up a small hill at our local mtb track that when I first started riding there I was down to the lowest gear I had and still struggling, now I only have one gear on the bike I ride there.

Yep! That's where we are right now, lowest gear and struggling! However if my back holds up I should progress to where I can ride a reasonable distance. At first I was struggling to walk through the house but now I can walk pretty much anywhere I want to. Just have to be patient and persevere, eh?

**Oblivion** · 9th January 2012, 12:09

In a few years time you might be able to cycle to Wellington and back

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 12:18

Originally Posted by Oblivion

In a few years time you might be able to cycle to Wellington and back

Lol! In a few years time I hope to be retired...

**Maha** · 9th January 2012, 12:40

Might come for a visit in tomorrow, should finish what I have to at a reasonable hour, need to take the bike for a wee ride anyway before we go away on Saturday.

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 12:45

Originally Posted by Maha

Might come for a visit in tomorrow, should finish what I have to at a reasonable hour, need to take the bike for a wee ride anyway before we go away on Saturday.

I could race you up our street...

**SPman** · 9th January 2012, 13:06

Had yr legs fold up under you when you get off....that's always fun....doing the buggered legs rhumba......

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 13:13

Originally Posted by SPman

Had yr legs fold up under you when you get off....that's always fun....doing the buggered legs rhumba......

Comes under the category of Funny Walks, doesn't it..?

**Padmei** · 9th January 2012, 19:30

Originally Posted by curly

Do a skid...

That kind of irreponsible encouragement should get you banned from here.

Anyway on a more serious note I advise waxing rather than shaving the legs & nether-regions. It may hurt more intially but the appearance is cleaner & you won't need to straddle a mirror.

**Edbear** · 9th January 2012, 19:51

Originally Posted by Padmei

That kind of irreponsible encouragement should get you banned from here.

Anyway on a more serious note I advise waxing rather than shaving the legs & nether-regions. It may hurt more intially but the appearance is cleaner & you won't need to straddle a mirror.

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