Another newbie!

[kerryhb]

Hello from another newbie! My husband has been cycling for a year and a half...he started riding to lose weight and reduce his blood pressure...and it worked! He is now hooked and rides 50 miles every Sunday with his club. I need to exercise more so I thought I would give cycling a try. The first day I rode 17 miles, then last weekend I rode 20 miles on Saturday and 15 on Sunday...I think I am getting hooked too! The bike I have been riding is my MIL's old Schwinn Suburban from the 70's..I am 5'11" and she is petite, so I feel like I am riding a tricycle sometimes..I need to get my own bike soon My husband signed up for a century in the end of August and I signed up for the mini-metric (38 miles) so I am hoping I can do it. I am reading Selene Yeager's book on cycling and learning a lot. I love reading the board and I am inspired by all your stories. Everyone seems so welcoming and encouraging and I am looking forward to being a part of it!

Kerry in Huntington Beach, CA

[Tri Girl]

Welcome to TE, Kerry! Glad you decided to come here, as this is one fantastic bunch of women (and a few good men, too).
Cycling is pretty addictive. I'm sure you're glad you got bit by the bug, and I'm sure your DH is glad, too. It's a great activity to share together.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey how GREAT that you are getting into cycling along with your husband!
Keep it up and welcome to TE!

[arielmoon]

Welcome! I am new too and new to cycling!

[joannofsonoma]

Kerry,

Welcome to the GROUP!!!!

I too am new to road biking with my husband...........one thing that has REALLY HELPED is getting a good bike!!! When we first started riding I thought that i would not pay more then $XXX for a bike. Well, at our LBS they had me ride a bike that was about three times as expensive as I thought I would pay. Well...........the ride was like no other.........it was a bike fitted for a female rider with narrower handle bars etc and I fell in love. Needless to say it has been the BEST DECISION!!! It is comfortable even after 70 miles, light (about 16 lbs) so that I can make 17-20 percent grades, any time I have issues (I fell and knocked the gear shifters out of whack) my LBS takes care of me and. I guess what I am saying is invest in the most expensive bike that you can...........it will enhance your riding and keep you comfortable and SAFE!!!

Jo Ann

[arielmoon]

Kerry,

Welcome to the GROUP!!!!

I too am new to road biking with my husband...........one thing that has REALLY HELPED is getting a good bike!!! When we first started riding I thought that i would not pay more then $XXX for a bike. Well, at our LBS they had me ride a bike that was about three times as expensive as I thought I would pay. Well...........the ride was like no other.........it was a bike fitted for a female rider with narrower handle bars etc and I fell in love. Needless to say it has been the BEST DECISION!!! It is comfortable even after 70 miles, light (about 16 lbs) so that I can make 17-20 percent grades, any time I have issues (I fell and knocked the gear shifters out of whack) my LBS takes care of me and. I guess what I am saying is invest in the most expensive bike that you can...........it will enhance your riding and keep you comfortable and SAFE!!!

Jo Ann

Great advice. I am currently on BF's hand me down and although funds are tight for me I am thinking a good bike fitted to me is a worthwhile investment.