hello all,
I started riding my bike this spring/April...an hour a day. That turned into wanting to leave the neighborhood and explore. Now I ride into CT on quieter roads 4-6 times a week averaging 20-23 miles. It is amazing how wonderful I feel!! Unfortunately, being an ex smoker hasn't helped, but it is 18 mo behind me...forever. The wind and lung capacity should only get better!
I push around a very old, heavy "Mom" bike. Mongoose Pro I think they call it. The work out is great, but I look forward to the first road bike. I am on a tight budget with college kids...help!
A friend has said that I should not "skimp" if it is to be a possible "last bike". I have been looking at the Specialized Women Specific, reading the threads on this site
My budget thinks about trying to also consider a used bike for the moment. I really want to get out there to ride and also possibly consider group rides in the area. Can't do that on my current bike.

Any thoughts would be great! I love reading through this site! I am thrilled to have a new passion! Anyone live near Western Massachusetts?

Glad I am here! Jean