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The day I bought my first real trail bike changed my riding completely.  Now, I am able to ride much further and enjoy my rides so much more.

My bike is a Trek 1700.  This bike is built for women and is a very comfortable bike as far as riding distances or any ride over 15 minutes.  This is the most important thing when taking up bike riding after 40.  If your arms , legs, and butt aren’t comfortable, then you don’t really have much of a chance of sticking with it.  Trek had very knowledgeable sales people at their stores that make sure the bike fits exactly what you need.  The seat of your bike must be at the correct position so your legs fit properly on the pedals. 

If you seriously want to take up bike riding, then a decent bike is a must.   But, on another note, I must say that I am not a biker, biker,  if you know what I mean.  No biking shorts and no bright colored shirts.  I am not a Lance Armstrong type biker.  Just an ordinary woman with a strong desire to stay in shape.

Forget about counting carbs and forget about fad diets.  Getting in shape after the age of 40 (in my opinion) after trying just about everything is M.O.V.I.N.G your body.

I get a little tired of women who use the excuse of too many carbs - too little time.   The bottom line is we eat too much and we move to little. 

I bought a little bike last year in April, 2007.  I bought just a cheap little bike to see if I would like it.  The bike was so cheap it was hard to pedal.  I did really like it though and started riding it almost every single day.  It built up my leg muscles and got me into better shape faster.  But - I could not ride any distances because it just wore me out.  It was a great starter bike and it did get me into shape much faster.

My very first ride was embarrassing to say the least.  Even after all the classes I took at my gym, I still struggled the first few weeks with my bike.   Actually the first couple miles I rode my bike were the absolute worst.  I am so glad I didn’t give up on it!   It made me feel better than I had in the last 15 or so years and I really loved the way it made me look!