Does anyone else ride bicycles?

subhunter · 2025-10-06T12:46:17-0400

I'm done with the road race bikes, sold my TCR. I want to ride wider tires. The TCX has 40mm on it. Really enjoying the change. Now I can ride dirt roads and bike paths.

Runner · 2025-10-06T13:42:07-0400

Since 2016 I have been doing 30 mile rides, three days/week and 10 mile rides two days/week. Two of my long rides are on paved trails and the other long day is a road ride.

For my trail rides I am using a Trek Dual Sport 2 and for the road ride, it is my Cannondale CAAD 10. Also still have my old Schwinn mountain bike with a TON of trail miles on it and my 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix that I've had since new.

As much as I love the CAAD 10, the Trek is just so cushy, it is my go-to ride. Lately, all my routes have been under construction and I've been spending a lot of time on the CAAD 10 on the trainer.

tradosaurus · 2025-10-06T13:51:55-0400

My wife and I bought new bikes back in 2022 with the intention of transporting our bikes to concrete paths.
Maybe ridden about 10 times since. Local country roads are dangerous with no shoulders and dog allowed to run loose.

subhunter · 2025-10-06T13:52:38-0400

Nice group photo. Love those CAAD's.

Runner · 2025-10-06T13:57:47-0400

subhunter said:
Nice group photo. Love those CAAD's.

It is crazy light, something like 19 lbs.

BossofBBQ · 2025-10-06T14:05:48-0400

Thats neat. I ride mountain bikes and have built a few trails here on the property. I used to race them in high school, but don't ride nearly as much now. A fun sport for sure. I have a Trek Fuel 5, bought it new in 2021.

EscapedSuburbia · 2025-10-06T14:07:27-0400

I had a motorcycle crash in the mid-90's that left me with a bum knee that killed my ability to ride a bicycle any distance. I could ride 5 miles or so then the pain would be so severe I couldn't even walk. I tried physical therapy with no success. A few years ago I broke down and bought an e-bike and it's been wonderful. It's pedal assist with no throttle. I can now do 30 mile days and my wife and I have been averaging about 1,000 miles/year. We had access to many miles of rails to trails from our old house and last month we moved to a place that's 1-1/2 miles from a trail with easy access on relatively safe county roads.

caver · 2025-10-06T14:19:26-0400

I have an old RANS V-Rex recumbent I rode every day when I lost a bunch of weight. I can't do the gym but the bike riding was enjoyable. It's in the garage with flat tires from years of neglect.

dodge man · 2025-10-06T15:41:14-0400

I’m a e bike rider also. I have a Trek Verve +3. At one time I was riding 2000 miles a year. I slacked off this last year and only went about 750 miles. It’s got 6500 miles on it now. My also doesn’t have a throttle. The best reason to own an e bike I’ve seen written is you will ride further, faster and more often.