i want to ride more but am having a really hard time getting it into my schedule.  do you prefer to go riding at the beginning or the end of the day?  i definitely have more energy at the beginning...
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I commute and shop by bike, but thats just pottering. When I ride seriously (at least once a week) I ride a minumum 4 hours and usually longer than that. Sometimes I'll be on-road, sometimes mixed, sometimes off-road. I try to average in excess of 14mph irrespective of terrain.\n\nOccasionally I do long rides (80-100 miles), almost exclusively on-road. I'll average about 10mph on these and I'll usually do it all over again the next day. These long rides take it out of you, but they're immensely rewarding mentally and physically. \n\nIf you're feeling knackered at the end of rides it may not be exclusively a fitness problem - cycling is all about technique - always try to get into a rhythm that minimises effort and at which you feel comfortable oveer long periods. Only push it when you really need a burn - maybe sprinting the last 5 miles of a ride for instance.
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Well not this morning or that morning as the case may be but at my last job i got into the habit of doing it every couple of months. The hardest thing is when you do it on a Thursday then sometimes it is hard not to do it on the Friday as well. I eventually quit the job and got a new one and it's only been 5 weeks but i haven't felt like staying home once yet. :)
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Its all about how you feel and how you ride.  If you tend to do more freeriding you want an alpine style setup (positive angle on front binding and 0 or positive angle on your back binding).  If you do more park or street rails you want to go duck footed (positive angle on front binding and negative angle on back binding).  Try differet setups out to see what you like best and remember its all about personal preference and everyone's setup is different.  The more traditional, beginner setup is +15 degrees front, and 0 degrees back.  I myself ride +15 front and -12 back.
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My first few rides (season) were great, but I fell alot. I never rode one of those bud boards. Snowboard bindings are important. The bindings should clamp your feet/boots onto the board, like pedals on a bike. There's always time to snowboard. Use your front foot to steer. Wear gloves and a helmet.
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Hun we are addicted to boredom lol--I should go to bed too but I am mesmerized by these questions I see here...I come here to lull myself to sleep--which makes no sense because I reached my goal and still I don't want to move!! lol.Give Us Strength to find our beds!
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Hey, here I am. The latest I wake up is around 5:00 am. Can't sleep past that. Been in that habit for over 30 years. I had to wake up for work every day, the same time year after year, and can't get out of the habit. Even if I stay up till midnight or later, I am still up around the same time. Bummer, huh?
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Well, the best is definitly well riding!!!  But during the riding, I really enjoy jumping.  It's really awesome to feel airborn for that like half a second!  But the worst thing would be, falling off.  Man it hurts at times!  So, you've got to learn how to fall of properly right, and by the end of your "falling off session" you're pretty darn bruised up!  But it acutally does help the next time you fall off.  And like everyone says, it takes 9 falls to become a real horseman (woman)!
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We raced Motorcycles made for Trails/Woods/Forest riding, not street motorcycles. You have Trails and Race through the woods. There were Arrows on certain trees to show which way to go, first one to the finish line Wins. Ours were like 3-5 miles long. Some where longer at times. Today they just play on a little circle with dirt mounds, guess they afraid they get hurt in the woods. Run into a tree or something. Ha!\nA really fun one we would do was called "Rocket Runs" this was at night. Everyone line up at the Start. Off in the Forest some men Shoot a Rocket in the Air, like a 4th or July Rocket. Everyone take off Racing trying to be the First to find where the men were hiding. Every 10-15 minutes they shoot another Rocket. It was a Blast. Heck we even have our Girlfriends ride with us, it mostly for fun, that what we had! ;-D Oh, well, not think they do Rocket Runs anymore. :-( Guess those riding the Carousel Motocross afraid of the Dark too. ;-)
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riding my bicycle,  I ride 7 miles a day around the town I live in, up and down hills. mostly in 5th gear. I like it because it makes me feel energetic. helps keep my weight down, stregthens my legs and keeps my cardio in good form. I am a pro wrestler breathing is a must. (a certain way of breathing) and riding my bike helps with that breathing process. I am 6'4 and 318 lbs I ride to keep in shape so that desease doesn't set in. diabettes runs on both sides of my family, I have to exercise.
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I live on the east coast and ride solo as well.  Women on wheels is a great network and may have a chapter or members in your area.  You can find them on the web.  They have organized local events, trips, and are a great network of women riders.
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No, everybody has to start somewhere.  I just started riding my bike and I have no stamina, but I am told that it will come with time. Tell him not to give up.
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Well lets see it's the best sport ever!!!!!!! Lots of awesome riders and it's super fun to do. I love Motocross, Riding is exhilarating and thrilling makes you feel the ultimate Adrenalin rush. Broke my scaphoid(wrist) in a slide out corner, but was worth it. Freedom... as it is a bike, and you can go super fast as well as jumping these machines to unbelievable heights. I've try ed all different types of bikes for ex. Honda 80cc,200,250,Kawasaki 100,and the latest bike I've ridden is Yamaha 450F. This bike is way too big for me but it is still thrilling to try out.My Old bike was a Honda 200xr and it was a great learning bike. But I like to jump and you need better suspension. So I'm in the midst of buying a new one. For now I ride My mans Honda 250cr for fun. This bike is too hairy for me , as I'm not that big of a body type to ride such a beast. If you ever get the chance to go to a show you should check it out you wont be disappointed. You can always rent bikes as well, but make sure you wear all the protective gear.Enjoy and let loose:).
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I am in a cycling club and had the occasion to notice a member on his 3-wheeler lowrider.  See sources for the web page and notify the president of your request; refer to "Wednesday Pizza Rides" and she will be able to tell you the 3-wheeler member or know who can.\n\nI recall with a smile the ride when the 3-wheeler pulled up next to me. He was blithely peddling along "in" his cycle like a man at home in a "Lazy-Boy". My ego won't let me admit how many times he passed me as I chugged along on my 2-wheeler.  Even more, I recall the faces of passersby as they broke into smiles as they stopped to stare as he went by.\n\nGood ridin' to ya, my friend!
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I'm pretty sure that your adrenaline will kick in and get you through the day... be prepared for a hard core crash after tomorrow though.  I guess drink coffee/red bull/ something with crazy amounts of caffiene and best of luck to you!!
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honestly your going to hate me for saying it but practice. I used to ride with a company free parts no cash hurt my back and that was the end of that i am just starting again now its been 7 years and its all practice.  sence i have a full time job and i live with my gf i find i usually go out after she falls asleep at midnight and ride till 3. \n\nJust spend 3 hours in a parking lot trying to track stand or something. \n\n\nthis site has some good tips to get you started \n\nhttp://www.trials-online.com/trials-bikes-setup.php\n\noutside of that google to find tips but honestly just spend hours working i know its kinda boring bring an iPod to pass time. \n\nI hope you get some better answers then mine
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As long as you are not doing the driving, you should be able to ride in the care on your 3-hour trip after the first week. You might be rather tired when you get there though. Plan on lots of naps. Your energy levels won't be back to normal for about a month. All of this is based on the assumption that your are an otherwise healthy woman. If not, all bets are off.
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The best way to answer this question for yourself is simple.  Do ride-alongs.  Most agencies allow them.  Trust me, you will know by the end of the shift if it is something you want to do.