New to boards and cycling! Suggestions for length of first long ride?
Hi! :D
About a week ago, I got my first road bike! I named her Penny, I'm already in love with her! She was a little out of my initial budget, but I justified it by saying that it felt better than any other bike as far as the fit and my reach.
I'm planning on training for a sprint tri next year and hopefully a duathlon or a bike race in the next year or so (I'm a runner, somewhat)
It's a Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD.
I rode the Specialized WSD and the Trek 2.3 and 1.2 but the Pilot was definitely the most comfortable to me. Plus, she was a 2008 and I got a 10% discount for Team in Training so all in all, I felt it was a great deal!
Now, I'm new to this and am a little scared on the bike because it goes SO FAST!
Any tips on the length of my first long ride on the bike? I'm guessing shoot for 15 miles?
Should I avoid hills initially?
Thank you!!
*Diane*