Noob and then some

[IFjane]

Welcome, Esmerelda! When I started cycling (mountain biking first) I THOUGHT I had strong legs, too. I was very fit - worked out at the gym 5x week, ran for miles (on the treadmill - I hate running!), stair-climber, etc. etc.... but I got on the bike for the first time and noooooo.....those legs weren't strong at all - at least not in the right places. I think what you are feeling is completely normal. You are using different muscles and muscles in different ways. It will all come together eventually (though you may not notice for a while). Keep riding and enjoy every minute of it!

missymaya - Have you ever thought about painting a section of your W-M frame the colors of each school it has attended? It could be your own rolling scrapbook!

[missymaya]

No I havent but that's a good suggestion. Blue and orange, garnet and gold and black and gold. Thanks IFJane, got me thinking.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hi again Esmeralda, and welcome to other newbies as well!

Don't worry too much about learning everything all at once. Just ride safely and read up and it will all fall into place.
You are lucky your bike is suited to you and your saddle isn't hurting!- lots of people have pain in the beginning due to ill fitting equipment.
Ride and have fun! Read about defensive safe riding habits in traffic though- that should be most important as you start.
Yes, I remember I had fitness walked 3 miles per day for 8 months before biking...I thought i was in great shape.... but NO! Man was I sore when I started biking!
It's all GOOD. Enjoy feeling like a kid again, and keep us posted on your progress. We want bike pictures too!