I want to ride my bicycle

[TheCalvinator24]

After taking off Friday and Saturday, I went out yesterday evening. The first segment of my usual route is uphill. It was going surprisingly easy, and I thought I must have already gotten stronger.

I discovered the real reason when I turned around. Although downhill, the next segment was harder going because apparently I had been blessed with a strong tailwind on that first segment. Now, it was a strong headwind. It took me longer on the downhill stretch than it had on the uphill.

Even so, I rode for an hour.

Now, I'm looking for a gym to start doing some weight training.

Anybody have any opinions about 24 Hour Fitness?

[CharlesFoxSingers]

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I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
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I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

You say black I say white
You say bark I say bite
You say shark I say hey man
Jaws was never my scene
And I don't like Star Wars
You say Rolls I say Royce
You say God give me a choice
You say Lord I say Christ
I don't believe in Peter Pan
Frankenstein or Superman
All I wanna do is

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I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
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Bicycle races are coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah!
Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today
So look out for those beauties oh yeah
On your marks get set go
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You say coke I say caine
You say John I say Wayne
Hot dog I say cool it man
I don't wanna be the President of America
You say smile I say cheese
Cartier I say please
Income tax I say Jesus
I don't wanna be a candidate
For Vietnam or Watergate
Cos all I want to do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

[Appa23]

After taking off Friday and Saturday, I went out yesterday evening. The first segment of my usual route is uphill. It was going surprisingly easy, and I thought I must have already gotten stronger.

I discovered the real reason when I turned around. Although downhill, the next segment was harder going because apparently I had been blessed with a strong tailwind on that first segment. Now, it was a strong headwind. It took me longer on the downhill stretch than it had on the uphill.

Even so, I rode for an hour.

Now, I'm looking for a gym to start doing some weight training.

Anybody have any opinions about 24 Hour Fitness?

We really like Lifetime Fitness as a family. The kids have access to a Rock Climbing wall, an indoor pool and slides year-round, and there is a great childcare center.

[MarleysGh0st]

I discovered the real reason when I turned around. Although downhill, the next segment was harder going because apparently I had been blessed with a strong tailwind on that first segment. Now, it was a strong headwind. It took me longer on the downhill stretch than it had on the uphill.

You were riding in a wind so strong that the uphill leg was faster than the downhill?

[TheCalvinator24]

After taking off Friday and Saturday, I went out yesterday evening. The first segment of my usual route is uphill. It was going surprisingly easy, and I thought I must have already gotten stronger.

I discovered the real reason when I turned around. Although downhill, the next segment was harder going because apparently I had been blessed with a strong tailwind on that first segment. Now, it was a strong headwind. It took me longer on the downhill stretch than it had on the uphill.

Even so, I rode for an hour.

Now, I'm looking for a gym to start doing some weight training.

Anybody have any opinions about 24 Hour Fitness?

We really like Lifetime Fitness as a family. The kids have access to a Rock Climbing wall, an indoor pool and slides year-round, and there is a great childcare center.

Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, there isn't a Lifetime Fitness anywhere near me. There's a 24 Hour Fitness on the route home.

[TheCalvinator24]

I discovered the real reason when I turned around. Although downhill, the next segment was harder going because apparently I had been blessed with a strong tailwind on that first segment. Now, it was a strong headwind. It took me longer on the downhill stretch than it had on the uphill.

You were riding in a wind so strong that the uphill leg was faster than the downhill?

Yep. It's not a terribly steep incline, but still. I normally do the downhill in 6th or 7th gear. Yesterday, I had to use 3rd. The uphill is normally 3rd or 4th. Yesterday I was able to use 5th.

[peacock2121]

I have no experience with large chain fitness places. I do have some advice about finding one that works for you.

- Make a list of what is important to you in a fitness center.

- Prioritize your list - use must haves, would be nice and will not stand for.

- Pay for a temporary membership or get one for a limited time for free.

- Go at the times that you think you would be going regularly.

- Speak with members and find out what works for them about the place and what doesn't.

[TheCalvinator24]

There's part of me that thinks I might be better off just buying some quality weights.

Or maybe a Bowflex.

I prefer free weights, but there's a safety issue with them if one doesn't have a spotter.