Just discovered bicycling....duh.

I always thought walking at a brisk pace was the bomb, but I just recently started riding my bike.  For some reason I always thought it would burn less calories because it seemed "easier" or more "fun" I don't know.

So I have this Old School Broadway Bianchi that I bought brand new back in 1988 when I first entered the work force.  It was sort of my big purchase for having graduated and gotten a job.  I think I rode it a total of 15 miles and then my Dad borrowed it for a while and put on maybe 25 more miles.  The bike is still in great shape but sat around for so long and looked sad. 

My friend who road bikes faithfully recently overhauled the bike with all new tires (road vs mountain) and cables, new tubes, etc.  Just the basic stuff  I had not been riding it all these years.  Plus, the seat was kind of high and too small for my large ass, it kind of hurt.  So he also put on somewhat of a modified cruiser seat that we found at Target.  Now the bike is really comfy and plush and fun to ride.

So I look up on CC the calories burned for Moderate Bicycling vs Brisk Walking and I was amazed at the incredible difference!!! 

Its over 900+ and hour for the bike and about 400+ an hour for walking.

WOW!

I just started biking about two weeks ago.  I never learned to ride til I 36!  I 'm 42 now and have been doing an hr a day at a moderate pace for the past few days.  I'm amazed that my endurance has already increased and my legs have never looked better.  Now if I could only trim that waist!

keep up the good work, airez!   ( :

I wish I was half as brave as you.  I haven't ridden a real. street bicycle since I was maybe 11?  and I sure as heck would not even attempt it even today! 

Keep at it.  I have been amazed at the shrinking of my thighs since I started biking.  I think it was running for me that was the most waist-whittling, but I think just the cardio = waist shrinkage!    ( :

Olivia, why wouldn't you attempt to ride a real pushy bike?  It may feel weird at first and turning corners and stuff will be awkward but really it will come back to you!!  I'm gonna ride my bike today!!!

I don;t have the bucks for one right now, but that is the end goal.   9 :

how's life, nat?