Hello from Allentown, NJ

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DigDug

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Hey everyone! My name is Doug, I live in Allentown, NJ. I'm originally from PA, but I've been living in Allentown for a little over 20 years now.

I'm not completely new to mountain biking. I did some road/mtb racing back in the late 80's, early 90's. Then, same old story, life got in the way... I finished school, got a job, got married, bought a house, had a bunch of kids, blah, blah, blah. Now (20 some years later) I'm overweight and out of shape. So, I decided to do something about it, and since the beginning of the year I've been able to lose about 30 lbs ("pounds", not bike shops). However, I'm embarrassed to admit that I can still lose another 60-70 lbs. Anyway, a few weeks ago I was trying to think of some good exercise to go along with my dieting, and then it hit me, BIKING! I honestly couldn't remember why I ever stopped biking. On a whim I did some quick research, and last weekend I bought a used bike off CL. The bike needs a little bit of work, but nothing I can't handle. I'm also now in the process of putting together the rest of the gear that I need (helmet, etc.).

I'm just CRAZY PSYCHED to get out riding. If you happen to see someone with a generator, a REALLY long extension cord, and a hairdryer trying to melt snow off the trails at Clayton Park... that would be me!

Doug
 
welcome Doug (classic forum name too - well done)

Plenty of great places to ride in south NJ ! See you out there..!!!...
 
Thanks for all the Welcome's! I see there's a whole forum for beer... nice! Looks like I'll be spending even more time here.

Coming tomorrow: new bolt/lock for bike rack, replacement shifter pod, replacement shock remote. Feels like Christmas again!
 
Welcome. Super screen name.

Where in PA are you from? Allentown would be both interesting and a little strange.

Lots of people have lots lots of weight with lots of bike riding. Myself included.
 
Norm said:
Welcome. Super screen name.

Where in PA are you from? Allentown would be both interesting and a little strange.

Lots of people have lots lots of weight with lots of bike riding. Myself included.
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There's an Allentown in Pa too? 😀
 
michael.su said:
There's an Allentown in Pa too? 😀
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That's news to me as well 😀


Norm said:
Welcome. Super screen name.

Where in PA are you from? Allentown would be both interesting and a little strange.

Lots of people have lots lots of weight with lots of bike riding. Myself included.
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Thanks, I agree, that would be strange. I grew up in West Chester (PA, not New York).

Although, according to a set of custom beer glasses that someone gave me, there's an Allentown, PA in New Jersey:

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I didn't have the heart to point out the mistake, and it doesn't change the taste of the beer, so who cares?

It's good to know that I'm not alone when it comes to weight. However lately I've become a weight weenie, except it's in reference to my body, not so much my bike.

I may come check out the race in Stanhope this weekend (as long as "spectators only" are welcome). I'd like to see some fat bikes in action.
 
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Yes, by all means stop by. Right now there are 62 racers entered and only 9 fat bikes. But you will see some of them out there.

As for the beer glass, there are several ways to look at it. But good beer is good beer so take it for what it is. If the beer sucked then you would have a link there...
 
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