Next, the Tour de France...?
Feb 6, 2017 22:16:49 #
infocus wrote:
Oh no! You don't want that. LoL. Just a thought ... are you taking a point and shoot with you on your rides? 
I've got one but the pics are pretty ordinary...I'm working on a bracket on the cross bar to hold one of my SLRs...if I fall over I want some quality pics of the incident...
Feb 6, 2017 22:38:57 #
Good for you, Ron! I know what you mean about the skinny seats...but ya know, you can buy a bigger, wider one and exchange it! Good luck!
Feb 7, 2017 00:12:59 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Good for you, Ron! I know what you mean about the skinny seats...but ya know, you can buy a bigger, wider one and exchange it! Good luck!
Feb 7, 2017 00:27:43 #
SX2002 wrote:
I've got one but the pics are pretty ordinary...I'm working on a bracket on the cross bar to hold one of my SLRs...if I fall over I want some quality pics of the incident...
Way to go Ron!!
Feb 8, 2017 08:47:14 #
dasphoto
Loc: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
SX2002 wrote:
Being recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it was recommended I do some exercise...with my spinal injuries I have never been able to do any but there's nothing wrong with my legs so I bought myself a bike last week...I'm loving it...it is playing up a bit with my back .......
Great choice for exercise! A week or 2 and the sore bum will disappear. Bike shorts are very helpful - some find a gel pad more beneficial. Don't try the thick padded seat cover routine. A word of caution to protect your knees - make sure your seat is adjusted correctly for height, front and back, and tilt. If your knees start hurting, it's a sign to check the adjustment. With the seat properly set, you can then work on adjusting the handlebars. All this will help lessens your back strain. With time, you'll become more flexible and may wish to move the handlebars around a bit. There are lots of Internet pages that describe these procedures. Start with a few miles every other day and soon you'll be doing 10 - 25 with ease. Thousands of miles a year are realistic at almost any age. Cycling gloves are a good consideration. Eye protection is a must. If you really get into it, you might also enjoy a heart rate monitor which is great to make sure you're working hard enough but don't overdo it. Finally, a helmet is a wise choice. No matter how careful I am, every year or two, I fall or crash (usually my own carelessness) and the helmet invariably makes a big thunk as it protects my head.
Many happy miles. Be safe.
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