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Message started by Shakey_Rider on Jun 13^th, 2013, 4:14pm

Title: Bent Training
Post by Shakey_Rider on Jun 13^th, 2013, 4:14pm

My name is Cary Robertson AKA (shakey_rider). I will be ordering my recumbent soon ICE Adventure 2fs and
I need a place to train without alot of petroleum users.

I live at 1731 Cliffcrest Drive, Duncanville, Texas. I am a nubee and according to Steve Greene, "Overland
Triker" I need to prepare a year to travel so I have been using a stationary recumbent at the gym and the
treadmill. I also have working on my back excersizes to include abdominals. But if you know of any areas
to train, please send me a list. You guys rock!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Bent Training
Post by diannalightning on Jun 13^th, 2013, 4:25pm

If you just want a place to ride and get used to the recumbent, go to the Joe Pool dam. You can park at the overlook and ride the dam. It's about 10 miles RT. There will be other cyclist and joggers but no autos.

Title: Re: Bent Training
Post by Action Lad on Jun 16^th, 2013, 5:55pm

Shakey_Rider wrote:

Welcome to the bright side of cycling. Wow, with all the preparation before the actual experience you belie your name. IMHO, (as a triker who occasionally bikes), stationary recumbent training will only prepare your recumbent muscle groups, which is a great thing, but there's the whole matter of balancing the bike in all circumstances. And it certainly comes, but it takes time.
You should come to White Rock Lake and ride with the Clowns on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Folks come riding all different speeds.
We meet at 8 a.m. at Barbec's Restaurant, then ride, or you may meet us at the Lake. Nowadays, we are meeting at Sunset Bay, if I have my info straight. My Clown Ride season starts this Tuesday. Let me know if you need something to ride before yours arrives, and I will loan you mine. I have a Performer midracer. It's not an Adventure by any means, but you'll be riding. PM me and LMK. :)

Title: Re: Bent Training
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jun 20^th, 2013, 6:14am

Welcome, Cary! Tell us more about your trike, where and why you bought it, and what your long-distance riding plans are!!!

Training is a somewhat subjective thing -- but if you REALLY want to get in shape for long distance, when you can do 50+ miles or more, check into the Lone Star Randonneurs group - they host occasional 100Ks, and have a 200/300K practically every weekend.

But for the moment, joining in with the Barbec's group is an excellent start!