I am so happy I found this forum last night! I've spent most of the day today reading the posts from new riders like me.

I just starting riding in August, and I'm so happy to say that I love it! I had been a runner for years, but my feet just couldn't take the beating any more. My husband rides, and he has been telling me to give it a try for the past few years. I've been riding my sister-in-law's hybrid for the past few months, which has worked, but certainly hasn't been ideal for me. I've been riding about 50-60 miles a week on it.

So, to celebrate the new year and the fact that I just logged my 1,000th mile yesterday, I decided to order my first road bike. It should be here any day and I'm giddy with anticipation.

Any advice for me? I know so many of you have so much experience. A few words from the wise would be most appreciated. I'm a bit nervous... my husband keeps telling me that the road bike is going to handle so much better and won't feel so sluggish.

I'll let you all know when she gets here! My husband said it feels like we're having our first child! I think he might be more excited than I am to have a new road bike join the family!