New to Cycling - Need Advice

[KatyLady]

I just Googled the Jamis Ventura - VERY nice looking bicycle. Sounds like you found a great LBS too.

[kermit]

Glad to hear you found the right one! Where did you get it? It sounds like you've got a great LBS for life.

[FitFreak]

I bought the bike at a little bike store in Royal Palm Beach called Flying Wheel Bicycles. They really were fabulous to deal with, especially as a novice who knows essentially nothing about cycling. It was a great experience.

I took the new girl out for a spin yesterday with my BF. We went about 11.6 miles and miraculously I didn't drop dead. There was a terrible wind and everytime we road into it my speed went down about 2 mph. It was brutal, but my BF assures me that as I ride more it will get easier. I'm still skeptical.

I'm really looking forward to our next ride. Amazing how addicting this is after one ride.

[kermit]

It will get easier and yes the wind(and smoke) sucks right now. When your starting out remember to keep a good cadence and the speed will come. I have been doing intervals with cadence(Carmichael video) and it helps alot. Enjoy!

[Kano]

Yes, be very careful riding in the smokey conditions!

Wind does make a difference when we're riding -- it's GREAT when it's a tailwind, but headwinds are just no fun at all. Almost like riding up a hill...

Karen in Boise