Hey everyone,

As a newbie, I'm working hard on getting in shape and establishing a routine. What's eating me now is how much time it takes me to get in a decent ride. I am riding at about 14.5 mph avg. most days (though not today, when I had to deal with an unexpected unpaved bike path and lost my way -- we're on vacation so there are a lot of unknowns...).

My question is: what are some techniques to build strength and endurance while keeping time commitment in check. I have a young daughter and demanding job, but I don't want these facts to become an excuse. Still, I need to find ways to shorten the workouts so I can get out more than 2x per week.

Thanks! Sara