I have a friend who is riding with me, pushing me a little and teaching me how to ride with a group. I have seen my average speed on a 10 mile ride go from about 10mph to about 13.5 mph in about a month. I have also increased my time in the saddle to about 1.25 hours at a time. This weekend, we're doing a 30 mile ride and she wants to complete it in less than 2 hours. (she's been riding 5+ years, I've been riding 2 months!)

I didn't realize how far I had come until I started writing it down! I am keeping my journal at bikejournal.com. I like that site.

Every day, I try to ride some, even if it is only 5 miles. I try to get on the bike and ride, sprint some one day, climb some the other. I am trying to build up my endurance first, then work on the speed thing. I haven't worked out with weights (I did 3 days a week before starting cycling) in over a month. I'll have to say, I felt stronger when I did that. I am thinking of reincorporating resistance training at least 2 times a week.

Anyone else want to share progress?