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Reply #34: You should keep your DU i.d. no matter the results, IMHO. Here's why: [View All]

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FailureToCommunicate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-29-10 08:55 AM
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34. You should keep your DU i.d. no matter the results, IMHO. Here's why:
Just having the POSSIBILITY of getting back on to ride- even if the test results discourage it- could be beneficial to your overall health. Heck, I'd suggest you find a stationary -indoor -bike to get you back in shape to ride.
There are LOTS of options as you probably know, from a stand that puts your bike wheel off the ground to spin, to regular exercise bikes (dirt cheap-from Craig's list) to one I found and bought used recently: a recumbent bike/rowing machine combination thing-ie that has been great for my getting back in shape (I am a solar builder and had fooled myself into thinking working outdoors, climbing ladders even in N.E. winters was "good enough" exercise...)

Found it -used- for less than $300: <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TK4GYW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000JBZYVA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1CGRRQWN9QSX9ZKQAYM8>

I used to do a lot of backpacking years ago, and sometimes I was tempted to sell or pass on my camping equipment, but somehow just seeing the stuff in the closet was comforting. And then last summer we took it along on a trip to the Olympic Peninsula in the Northwest and used it all again! I was so pleased to crawl back in for a night (almost)under the stars (It helped that the Olympic rain forest was having it's driest summer in years! Global Climate Disruption to blame?)

Anyway, good luck to you in the next few weeks!

You'll be 'back in the saddle again', I'm sure.
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