Hello ladies! I am brand new to cycling and have been on a road bike about 3 times now (6.25 mi, 11.5 mi and just over 13 mi last night). I really like it! I have bought a Specialized Dolce as my first road bike (it's been ordered). I came to cycling via a running injury (stress fracture) but I am excited to have found another way to keep fit. I am excited to learn all about how to clean and care for my bike; and evidently I have some work to do on shifting to get up hills. It seems like this forum will be a great resource for all sorts of good info!