General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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volkrt
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by volkrt » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:48 pm
Insomniyak wrote:Hi there,
I have always been an avid cyclist, but that took a back seat for almost 2 years when I had lots of problems sleeping and hence no energy. Been on CPAP for 8 months now, bought a nice bike back in September (a 03 Trek 5200 full Ultegra gruupo, flight deck computer, shimano spd pedals.) Joined a club (RABA.org). Been averaging 17 mph now and rode 530 miles this last month. I am doing a century on 5/2 and 5/9 and then a 130 mile century in June. None of this would be possible before I was on CPAP. This relatively simply therapy has given me my passion for cycling back and has given me more of the appreciation I get for my freedom on 2 wheels.
You sure are lucky insomniyak.....beautiful bike too............sure wish I could do some long rides someday...oh well....ride on!
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Insomniyak
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by Insomniyak » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:06 pm
Thanks for the compliments. Got a good deal on the bike on Craigslist. It was a personal commitment I made to myself when I started feeling better on CPAP and I wanted to try and live healthier. I never really have as much time as I'd like to in order to ride, but I have done a bit considering.
Ride on!!
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TonySanDiego
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by TonySanDiego » Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:56 pm
I gotta join in.
This is what is known as a comfort bike. It has very high handlebars so it is easy to look around, the pedals are a bit forward, and the seat is large and cushy. A real geezer's bike.
It is hard to stand up in the pedals though. No off roading on this one.
In the background is what is known as San Diego.
Tony
