How many cyclists are out there?

**denmcdough** · 2nd October 13, 05:55 PM

Another cyclist here. I started 30 years ago when my hip went from running. I do enjoy the biking, but I do miss my running. Fortunately, I can still XC ski, also.

I have a 15 pound road bike and a 29" mountain bike, full suspension. I do, probably, 6,000 miles/year. As long as I can keep healthy, I'll be doing it for a long time.

Definitely be aware of traffic when on the roads. As of late, I've been enjoying more time off the road and on the trails.

Bike on>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

**Sammac** · 2nd October 13, 06:07 PM

Yet another cyclist. Funny that the first thread I see is this one. Just got home from riding some local single track. Managed 21 miles before darkness brought me in. I too ride a full suspension bike, do a little racing, not fast but I finish every race. It does help to lose weight and get in shape, plus its fun except when you hit trees!

**madmacs** · 3rd October 13, 09:32 AM

I'll be attempting my first century on the 20th... How hard can it be right..???

Sadly most of my training has been on my 20 year old mountain bike (bridgestone mb5, I think the 5 stands for the weight in tonnes) though my Scott S10 should be back from its tune up friday (featherlight and ultegra here we come)

Considering a season of track next year... Stl has one of the 27 remaining velodromes in the US.

**Southern Breeze** · 3rd October 13, 12:04 PM

I have noticed one thing since I started riding again - where did all these hills come from??

I'm thinking about adding a set of saddle bags, any recommendations?

**mookien** · 3rd October 13, 12:33 PM

If you're set on saddlebags, I can't help you. I use a handlebar bag and a rather large under-the-saddle bag. It is about 10" long, 6" deep, and flares from 5" at the front of the saddle to 6 1/2" at the back. I can carry LOTS of stuff on long day rides (off road), including an accidental bear gun. Fortunately, I have never had to use it, though over the years I have seen two bears - one close up and personal. He was more afraid of me than I was of him, but at least he didn't have to send his biking pants to the cleaners.

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 3rd October 13, 07:48 PM

We use Nashbar's daytrekker panniers on the KATY trail. They're smaller than most panniers but you can put a lot of stuff in them. My fair lass also goes to farmer's market using them.

**cmcbeth** · 3rd October 13, 08:19 PM

Cyclist here..both skinny tire - did two century rides this year in addition to 60 miles/week commuting and another 30-40 weekend - and MTB on my 29er hard tail doing single track here in UT and a Telluride holiday. In addition, I ride a BMW K1200GT motorcycle...guess I'm addicted to two-wheel travel.