Two Years in Maintenance... An update

Congratulations Tom! You've got this down. Good to hear your success story. Thank you. Christine

Congratulations! You're such an inspiration, what a great story. I also like to bike ride, but mostly I've done it at the gym. I did recently bring my old Nishiki bike in for a tuneup & bigger i.e more comfortable seat.

Your bike looks great! Do you have an exercise bike for the house too or do you only ride outdoors? I've been looking to get a nice bike for the house, but the only ones I like have been the ones at the gym. I've been gawking at a bike online but it costs a few grand, what did you ride when you couldn't go out?

I have an indoor "trainer" that I mount my regular bike to.  It's computer controlled and I can sync it with videos - the computer then controls the resistance and allows me to design workouts or use prebuilt workouts that go along with the video.

Trainer: Wahoo Kickr - http://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/kickr.html

Videos: The Sufferfest - http://www.thesufferfest.com/training-videos/cycling-training-videos/

Software: Trainerroad - http://www.trainerroad.com/

Good guide to indoor trainers here:  http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html

Tom

I am cheering you on towards that 7000 mile goal. Who would have ever thought that a VSG, and dedication could have produced a few (cough) older athletes. It is just so wonderful that you can ride for as long as you need to to reach the goal. Have a great CA weekend.