Any of our members still riding their pushy's?

Surferdude · **Reply #60: February 06, 2014, 00:45:55**

Don't need a stand. Just hang it from a beam or something.

FatBoy · **Reply #61: February 06, 2014, 02:31:31**

I went for a quick ride today, 15 minutes of going up-hill in granny gear, just to make sure everything was working properly. It was, but I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Coming down the hill was fun!! Next time I hope to get a little further up the hill.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #62: February 06, 2014, 02:46:24**

In about 2 years form now.

**Reply #63: February 06, 2014, 05:08:40**

I shall have to get on a bike again one day. Has been 9 years since I last rode a bike. It's a long story, but I quit riding on the advice of our local doctor. You see, I had just bought my daughter a new bike and was into a fitness stage of my life, playing golf every week, mowing the lawn with a push mower and sneaking a ride on my daughter's bike whenever I could.

Then I got this horrible food poisoning (well that's what I and the doctor thought it was) and about a week later things were still not good. Still managed to mow the lawn and ride the bike. Doctor redid the blood tests and this time something showed up.

He asked me to come down to the local hospital for a chat. At my earliest convenience, I got on the bike and peddled down to see him, meeting him on the road as he went home for lunch. He revealed the findings as a possible heart attach telling me to "... get up to the hospital and get of that bloody bike and stay off it!"

So, you see, for 9 years, I've been doing what the doctor said. Well, that's my excuse.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #64: February 06, 2014, 05:10:10**

I might use your doctor.
I haven't ridden a bike for a herd of donkeys' years.
Where I live, as soon as I go out of my front door every way is either up or down, meaning that when I ride home it's either down or up, with lots of ups and downs in the middle bit as well.
But where I'm moving to it's as flat as a pancake.
I've already sourced an old racing bike so will start off very slowly to begin with and possibly after a few months, increase my riding distance to a hundred metres and even beyond.

rustynutz · **Reply #65: February 06, 2014, 05:12:17**

I wanna see you ride up the Southern Outlet, Jamie....

FatBoy · **Reply #66: February 06, 2014, 05:47:01**

Quote from: rustynutz on February 06, 2014, 05:12:17

I wanna see you ride up the Southern Outlet, Jamie....

The Southern Outlet would be a piece of cake compared to getting there in the first place.

rustynutz · **Reply #67: February 06, 2014, 06:41:34**

neptune · **Reply #68: February 06, 2014, 08:07:09**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 06, 2014, 05:10:10

I might use your doctor.
I haven't ridden a bike for a herd of donkeys' years.
Where I live, as soon as I go out of my front door every way is either up or down, meaning that when I ride home it's either down or up, with lots of ups and downs in the middle bit as well.
But where I'm moving to it's as flat as a pancake.
I've already sourced an old racing bike so will start off very slowly to begin with and possibly after a few months, increase my riding distance to a hundred metres and even beyond.

Dave, get yourself a bike roller for the rear wheels and then you can practice at home before venturing out into the world of ups and downs

Doggie 1 · **Reply #69: February 06, 2014, 08:17:32**

That looks like fun.
Instead of watching the green hills roll by, I can watch ~~blue~~ family movies while I ride.

Dazzler · **Reply #70: February 06, 2014, 08:19:12**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 06, 2014, 05:10:10

I might use your doctor.
I haven't ridden a bike for a herd of donkeys' years.
Where I live, as soon as I go out of my front door every way is either up or down, meaning that when I ride home it's either down or up, with lots of ups and downs in the middle bit as well.

eye30 · **Reply #71: February 06, 2014, 08:39:06**

Well no rain and no wind today so off out later for a gentle ride.

First time out since last on my bike!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #72: February 06, 2014, 08:45:39**

Nice to hear you haven't got wind today.

Shambles · **Reply #73: February 06, 2014, 08:49:00**

Quote from: eye30

First time out since last on my bike!

That's like saying "First cigarette since my last one"

Dazzler · **Reply #74: February 06, 2014, 08:51:33**

Quote from: Shambles on February 06, 2014, 08:49:00

Quote from: eye30
First time out since last on my bike!

That's like saying "First cigarette since my last one"

Thank God it wasn't just me that thought that!

eye30 · **Reply #75: February 06, 2014, 08:53:51**

Quote from: Shambles on February 06, 2014, 08:49:00

Quote from: eye30
First time out since last on my bike!

That's like saying "First cigarette since my last one"

I am part irish!

Surferdude · **Reply #76: February 06, 2014, 09:18:53**

Quote from: neptune on February 06, 2014, 08:07:09

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 06, 2014, 05:10:10

I might use your doctor.
I haven't ridden a bike for a herd of donkeys' years.
Where I live, as soon as I go out of my front door every way is either up or down, meaning that when I ride home it's either down or up, with lots of ups and downs in the middle bit as well.
But where I'm moving to it's as flat as a pancake.
I've already sourced an old racing bike so will start off very slowly to begin with and possibly after a few months, increase my riding distance to a hundred metres and even beyond.

Dave, get yourself a bike roller for the rear wheels and then you can practice at home before venturing out into the world of ups and downs

Aldi has them sometimes for $59 or $69. I bought one a year ago. Great.
But rollers need a road tyre. They're very noisy on knobby tyres. I had to buy a tyre.

Couldn't hear the ~~porn~~.

TV.

Lakes · **Reply #77: February 06, 2014, 09:42:22**

Quote from: ouri30 on February 06, 2014, 05:08:40

I shall have to get on a bike again one day. Has been 9 years since I last rode a bike. It's a long story, but I quit riding on the advice of our local doctor. You see, I had just bought my daughter a new bike and was into a fitness stage of my life, playing golf every week, mowing the lawn with a push mower and sneaking a ride on my daughter's bike whenever I could.

Then I got this horrible food poisoning (well that's what I and the doctor thought it was) and about a week later things were still not good. Still managed to mow the lawn and ride the bike. Doctor redid the blood tests and this time something showed up.

He asked me to come down to the local hospital for a chat. At my earliest convenience, I got on the bike and peddled down to see him, meeting him on the road as he went home for lunch. He revealed the findings as a possible heart attach telling me to "... get up to the hospital and get of that bloody bike and stay off it!"

So, you see, for 9 years, I've been doing what the doctor said. Well, that's my excuse.

sorry about that Bob, i have blood tests about once or twice a year, riding the bike helps my health.
my older cousin ( 72 ) was telling me he had a heart attack & was not aware at first but did not feel well he was out with his four gran sons told them he was going to phone triple 0. an ambo came took him to hosp they confirmed he had a heart attack. he had treatment & ok.

**Reply #78: February 06, 2014, 10:22:29**

Quote from: Lakes on February 06, 2014, 09:42:22

Quote from: ouri30 on February 06, 2014, 05:08:40
I shall have to get on a bike again one day. Has been 9 years since I last rode a bike. It's a long story, but I quit riding on the advice of our local doctor. You see, I had just bought my daughter a new bike and was into a fitness stage of my life, playing golf every week, mowing the lawn with a push mower and sneaking a ride on my daughter's bike whenever I could.

Then I got this horrible food poisoning (well that's what I and the doctor thought it was) and about a week later things were still not good. Still managed to mow the lawn and ride the bike. Doctor redid the blood tests and this time something showed up.

He asked me to come down to the local hospital for a chat. At my earliest convenience, I got on the bike and peddled down to see him, meeting him on the road as he went home for lunch. He revealed the findings as a possible heart attach telling me to "... get up to the hospital and get of that bloody bike and stay off it!"

So, you see, for 9 years, I've been doing what the doctor said. Well, that's my excuse.

sorry about that Bob, i have blood tests about once or twice a year, riding the bike helps my health.
my older cousin ( 72 ) was telling me he had a heart attack & was not aware at first but did not feel well he was out with his four gran sons told them he was going to phone triple 0. an ambo came took him to hosp they confirmed he had a heart attack. he had treatment & ok.

No issues now John. 9 years later and plugging along quite well. I was thinking the other day that bike riding in retirement might well be good for me, along with 2 rounds of golf a week.

eye30 · **Reply #79: February 06, 2014, 15:29:05**

Been out this morning doing a gentle 15 miles.

As i've not been on my bike for some 4 months the body and mind were willing but the legs not, (and i'm saddle sore!).

Need to build up over the coming weeks as there is a 60 mile route i want to do over the easter period.

Lakes · **Reply #80: February 06, 2014, 20:33:53**

So am i.
good you got out for that ride Eye!
i try to do 16k a day had a day's break after that 42k.
the riding group said they have never had a member experience a heart attack. as jokingly i asked. then i read, Bob's post, also my m8 in sydney is a trainer & box's & 63, he had his heart beat get stuck ( like having your throttle stuck on full ) but as he is a trainer & has saw this with athletes a lot he went straight to his sports Doctor and they. fix it.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #81: February 07, 2014, 11:54:04**

I thought about cycling today.

Shambles · **Reply #82: February 07, 2014, 11:56:08**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 07, 2014, 11:54:04

I thought about cycling today.

Same here, then I came to my senses and did some recycling instead (much easier).

Doggie 1 · **Reply #83: February 07, 2014, 11:58:49**

I had to go and have a good lie down afterwards.

Lakes · **Reply #84: February 07, 2014, 18:51:54**

after seeing trev's post on using rollers, i'm thinking, he might just have a pool with a wave maker in back yard for safe surfing

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i got one of those rollers for days i could not get out on pushy when i was working & lived in Sydney. but after retiring & moving down the coast, never used it. it's not the same as the real thing

i honestly believe the only exercise Steve & Dave get is …. there fingers dancing over keyboard

cheers
my old dad does no excesize but used to play golf till it was more pain than gain

( his words ) but he turns 94 next week. and gets around fine. looks after himself.

neptune · **Reply #85: February 08, 2014, 01:42:42**

This is what I use on days , that I can't get out on or their is something on the telly I don't want to miss.....

The proverbial spin bike....

Lakes · **Reply #86: February 09, 2014, 19:06:38**

Quote from: Keith on February 05, 2014, 16:44:18

I have front and rear disc brakes

Are they hydraulic disc brakes Keith?

Keith · **Reply #87: February 09, 2014, 20:06:19**

No mate, cable operated but very efficient I will say.
It's not a mega expensive bike, £150, made in Australia actually I think....

It's an Apollo Paradox Halfords | Apollo Paradox Full Suspension Mountain Bike - 20"

fbvisitor · **Reply #88: February 10, 2014, 06:23:53**

Yep, but I don't really think of it as a pushbike anymore as I converted it to an ebike a few years ago.

It's a lot of fun and helps with an old injury which I used to agrevate if I rode any distance which was usually any time I went for a ride as I live a few k's out of town.

40 - 50 k's usually pulls me up as another reminder of my youth starts to ache (wrists) and of course the kids are usually cooked by then as well

Lived on the things a a kid. Best thing I ever had as a child.

Cheers

Lakes · **Reply #89: February 10, 2014, 06:26:09**

Quote from: eye30 on February 06, 2014, 15:29:05

Been out this morning doing a gentle 15 miles.

As i've not been on my bike for some 4 months the body and mind were willing but the legs not, (and i'm saddle sore!).

Need to build up over the coming weeks as there is a 60 mile route i want to do over the easter period.

Eye that's a good distance, I ride 16k to 30k depending, & the ride I went on was 42k but your talking miles. How long did 15 mile easy take? Any big hill's the riding were iam will always involve hill's & if with the group the hills will be dirt tracks . I just got some slightly bigger knobby tyres to put on same wheels see how that goes As a lot cheaper than buying a mountain bike with suspension .