Safety question by a newbie

[cjane150]

Thanks so much for all your replies. You've really helped my comfort level. Zen and Kalidurga, I think I'll have to take a rain check on that offer to ride with you. I think I have a long way to go before I could even begin to keep up with you. I just bought my Trek Navigator, which you probably know is a comfort bike. I got it because I have some balance issues and it seemed the most stable to me. Plus, I don't have any problems getting on and off. I've only ridden it the 2 times and I'm still very wobbly. I can't even steer very straight yet so there's no riding beside me. I have to really concentrate on where I going to keep from steering off the trail. I know it'll get better with practice but that's where I am now. I'd love to take you up on your offer when I have a little more experience. Thanks, again, for your very warm welcome. I've learned a lot already just by reading all the posts. I really appreciate how generous you all are in sharing your knowledge and love of riding.

Jane

[Zen]

I'd still go with you. I ride a big ol' heavy MTB on the canal. I could always ride more after we're done.
You get better by riding with more experienced riders (not that I have all that much experience)

C'mon!

[divingbiker]

I think I'll have to take a rain check on that offer to ride with you. I think I have a long way to go before I could even begin to keep up with you.

Hi, and welcome!

You know, some of us don't care a whit about going fast. So don't worry about it--just go out and have fun! Maybe we can get a TE-DC C&O ride organized before it gets too cold.

[Zen]

You know, some of us don't care a whit about going fast. So don't worry about it--just go out and have fun!

When I rode the rails as a hobo my freight yard name was Slow Motion Jones It's still a good name for me.

[Kalidurga]

When I rode the rails as a hobo my freight yard name was Slow Motion Jones It's still a good name for me.

I think I'm gonna call you Slo-Mo-Jo from now on.

Jane, enjoy your time getting comfortable on the bike. Take it easy and be patient with yourself. I'm sure you'll see lots of people on the C&O that you can take inspiration from. And definitely let us know when you decide that you're ready to have some company on your rides