I am new to biking and would like to hook up with some more experienced riders willing to help a newbie. I joined the local bike club but they don't seem too interested in helping out, if you can't ride as fast or as long at them then you are out of luck. Looking for someone in southwest LA or Southeast Texas. I have been reading as much as I can about biking but I know it is better to have OJT or in this on bike training. Heck, just got a used bike with the straps, took my first ride and yep, forgot my feet were strapped in and ended up eating concrete. Anyway, I don't live in a big town so there aren't many people who seem willing to help. I teach school so am looking forward to summer so I can get a lot of riding in but I don't know the first thing about training etc. etc. My goal is to on day do the hotter than hell ride in Texas.

Tracey