Hi all!
It is SO great to have found this fabulous forum!
So, I have a verrry cheap, heavy mtn bike that I am just starting on. Will gift myself with upgrade after proving myself I will stick with it.

My question is: How much should I ride? I want to build strength, stamina, to see improvement.
I'm 5'6" and 200lbs, so need to lose significant weight.
I can ride an hour or two at a time........even rode 18 miles last weekend!!! But my average ride has been about 5 - 8 miles over about an hour...

Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks in advance!
Brigitte