Hello and am I mad?

[KEEF]

Hi again,
Yes I am another lapsed cyclist who has returned after many years of treating my body like a shed! I bought a hybrid with the intention of losing weight. I started out with gentle rides but suddenly I am riding up hills turning round at the top descending and climbing back up! I am by no means fit and end up puffing and panting like the proverbial but still do it. I now want a road bike etc etc. Have entered a charity ride.What is wrong with me do I need help is there a name for this condition

 

[Amanda P]

I don't know what it's called, but this place is full of fellow sufferers. You are not alone!

 

[Randochap]

You are not mad. You are re-aquainting yourself with sanity. Go easy though. Too fast re-entry can be disorienting. Get plenty of rest between visits to the sane asylum.

Oh, yeah; it's called health. The Human organism actually craves it.

 

[Cranky]

Welcome to the loony bin!

 

[fossyant]

We can help you spend your hard earned cash...oh yes..... n+1.....

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

moo!

 

[Banjo]

Hi again,
Yes I am another lapsed cyclist who has returned after many years of treating my body like a shed! I bought a hybrid with the intention of losing weight. I started out with gentle rides but suddenly I am riding up hills turning round at the top descending and climbing back up! I am by no means fit and end up puffing and panting like the proverbial but still do it. I now want a road bike etc etc. Have entered a charity ride.What is wrong with me do I need help is there a name for this condition

Yeah You are completely barking mad like everyone else on here

I started riding again about 3 months ago and have now lost just over a stone (started at 16 st.)I havent reduced my food intake but havent increased it either which is the secret I think. A few people have reported that despite riding lots of miles per week their weight hasnt dropped,Im no expert but suspect they must be eating more as a few hours ride does build up a hunger.

Good Luck with the cycling and the weight loss.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

You are suffering from a condition referred to as "Cyclists re-found athletic zeal enhancing energy" or Crazee for short. Enjoy it but be warned this condition can be contagious and may often cost you vast sums of money.

Hi again,
Yes I am another lapsed cyclist who has returned after many years of treating my body like a shed! I bought a hybrid with the intention of losing weight. I started out with gentle rides but suddenly I am riding up hills turning round at the top descending and climbing back up! I am by no means fit and end up puffing and panting like the proverbial but still do it. I now want a road bike etc etc. Have entered a charity ride.What is wrong with me do I need help is there a name for this condition

 

[Globalti]

Before you know it you'll be fantasising about your bike, dreaming of lovingly carressing its bottom bracket, tweaking its spoke nipples, greasing its bearings....

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I take it you talk from personal experience ??

Before you know it you'll be fantasising about your bike, dreaming of lovingly carressing its bottom bracket, tweaking its spoke nipples, greasing its bearings....

 

[KEEF]

I have read all your posts (and every other post on this site) yes you are all stark raving bonkers(my self included) My new problem is the big ring I am using it at every opportunity oh it is so much easier in the middle ring! Now how do I stop visiting this site so I can get some work done.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Before you know it you'll be fantasising about your bike, dreaming of lovingly carressing its bottom bracket, tweaking its spoke nipples, greasing its bearings....

sigh!

 

[Amanda P]

My new problem is the big ring I am using it at every opportunity

There are two solutions to this problem:

1. Get a smaller big ring.
2. Go faster.

 

[Banjo]

Before you know it you'll be fantasising about your bike, dreaming of lovingly carressing its bottom bracket, tweaking its spoke nipples, greasing its bearings....

Ive started using dry chain lube as the oil was making a mess on the sheets and the wife was getting suspicious.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

But it wouldn't be a big ring then

There are two solutions to this problem:

1. Get a smaller big ring.
2. Go faster.