I'm going on a bike ride!

I happened to mention to my neighbor who is an avid biker that I would like to try riding someday. He is a cardiologist and really into a healthy lifestyle. He brought two bikes over for me and my hubby to use. We are going to the bike trails later today to ride. We're got a pretty five mile section picked out for our first spin. I haven't rode a bike since I was a young child--and never rode a bike with so many gears and gadgets. I'll let you know later how it went.

Oh how fun! It's pouring rain here so no bike riding here today. Let us know how it goes. I think it would be a total blast to ride in Florida.

It was a blast! We rode 14 miles on the bike trail. We stopped for lunch at a little country store/cafe and stopped at a bike shop on the way back. We spent four hours on the bikes and our butts are feeling it but it was so much fun! I can't wait to go again.

Wanda - It sounds like you had an incredible day!!! 14 miles - exercising and it was fun!!! Go figure - look at how your life has changed - that is sooo great! Sounds like you and DH are enjoying a whole new world togther ...when are your White Water Rafting plans? hugs, Britt

I'm thinking late summer for the white water rafting trip. My next big adventure is next week. I'm going to treat my daughter to a helicopter ride from Vegas to the Grand Canyon and the new glass skywalk. It's going to be a blast!

WTG Wanda! Sounds like you have found some fun exercise that could become a permant part of your life.?? As I have been loosing weight, I have been thinking of taking up tennis or running. Funny thing is I have never done either. I just think it would be a hoot to get into something so unfamiliar. I think we should all step out of our safety zone and find new ways to encourage fitness and healthy living. Maybe that will be the key to long term success. Have a great rest of the weekend! Val

Yep, we're hooked now. We've already started pricing bikes. Have you seen the Cat Trikes? They are on our "I want that" list. They ride low to the ground and kind of recline. The starting price is $1700 so we won't be rushing out to buy them very soon but definetly something to work towards. I downloaded a book of riding trails in Florida so we can keep it interesting with different scenery. I can't wait to go again.