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Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28
Funny ha ha; I just joined the roadies sucks group on FP tonight  |
HEY!!!! I am a roadie! We ROCK!
As for cycling, I initially got into riding to loose some weight and used the same logic that running is too high impact. At the time I was riding 6 days a week and saw great results for about two months, then I toped out. No more weight loss, but I did continue to improve my cardio endurance. So start with cycling, but then add other exercises to continue towards your fitness goals.
Here is what I do now. I ride 4 days a week. 20 miles on each of the 3 days where I end at the gym and do 30 minutes of weights mostly on upper body. On Saturday or Sunday, I make a longer ride of about 50 - 75 miles. Two days a week I either fast walk or jog about 2 miles. This confuses the body just enough to get your metabolism up and keeps the other workouts effective. This is a great routine that some trainers put me on and I really like it.
I personally ride Cannondale bikes. I have a road with 23mm tires and a hybrid with 35mm tires. I ride the hybrid throughout the week because I can ride the sidewalks and some light trails if I want to. The road bike is exactly that, for riding on the roads ONLY. You will pop a tire in no time trying to ride on the uneven pavement of the sidewalks.
Here is a great starter bike:
Click Here It does not have suspension, but it is really not needed if you are riding on pavement. Suspension adds weight and makes the bike a bit harder to ride since it absorbs some of your energy. You can also shop around on Craigs list and maybe get a Trek, Cannondale or Giant in your price range.
Good Luck!