So ya not much has changed, but it has only been a week. In preparation for setting out to start Bike Packing and Fishing I have been doing a few things. One I have been riding my stationary bike at home in hopes of losing weight and gaining cardio improvements. I have also be online looking at used bikes and doing much research on needed items for a simple first time trip.
Let's talk about my first week of exercise on the stationary bike real quick. I have completed my 3 days for the week and plan to get one more ride in. I have traveled 15 miles in a total of 38 minutes of riding. I think this is alright and being that I just started the whole plan I am satisfied. The rides right now are not tough and in time I will be increasing the duration and intensity to better challenge myself. As before weight lose will be a goal of 40 pounds lost and right now I am looking to start by losing 5 pounds. I have time this is not a race at least not yet.
So I currently am in search of a bike as I sold my last bike about 15 years ago. I will be looking for 2 different types. Both are mountain bikes as that is where I am most comfortable. I will be looking to purchase a used Hardtail for Full Suspension bike. I am currently looking on social media for a good deal and am not in any rush to purchase. Though I hope to have a bike before the end of 2023 at least. Now as I look in to these bikes I realize just how long it as been since I have been on a bike. Brand have changed but the overall idea is still there. Still I plan to stick with some trusted name brands from my days. GT, Giant, Specialized, Trek, Gary Fisher, and more. When I get a bike I will be looking for a 29er. the 29er are bigger tires, which allow for less energy to travel further distances as well as rolling over obstacle better. Of course my mind is open to all ideas, for now this is my direction and desire.
These are just some starting off ideas and pricing for me will be no more that $400, and hopefully $300 of a little less. It can be done and once I have the bike I can then upgrade were I feel it is needed. I will continue to do my research into all items I will need for this big adventure I will be in barking on and I hope that you will follow me all the way through. One last thing to say I am a fishermen and part of this adventure is to go fishing on my trip as well. So you will be seeing me talk more about the fishing aspect as well. I will be looking into conversion rods (fly rod to spinning rod) as well as Tenkara fishing something very unique, of course compact and it looks like some fun. Thanks again for readying and please don't hesitate to post your comments add your 2 cents I will take all the help I can get.
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