Trying to get use to my road bike

[Savra]

I need to get so bike shorts. I don't know whats worse - being 30 lbs over weight in bike shorts or having regular shorts riding up.

Well, feel comfort in knowing you aren't the only one. I have found I may be 60 pounds over weight but I feel fit, strong and even dare I say sexy when I'm out on my road bike, bike shorts and all. It's a state of mind, not a state of being.

[surgtech1956]

Thanks for all the advice and support. I'm not riding today, its raining, I'll try keeping my elbows in. I think I'm going to check out the biking shorts.

[cyclinnewbie]

I shall have to pay attention to my elbows, too. I don't get any upper back/neck/shoulder/arm pain, but I do get some wicked wrist and hand pain. I will try to grip the handlebars less tight too. I did take the bike in for a proffessional fit, and after a little tinkering, I feel like I'm more balanced, not so far foreward. It just needs practice I guess.

[Aggie_Ama]

There is nothing that says you cannot wear mountain biking shorts, they are baggy. For longer distances you would want the support of road shorts but if you only need the chamois go mountain. Or get a cute wrap (I love my Novara one for commuting) and then you feel a little less self conscious when you are off the bike. Or you say I want to ride and I don't care how I look I am going to have a good time!

[surgtech1956]

The shoulder-across the upper back pain is gone. I've adjusted my hand/arm position and relax more. Now I have to work on being able to take a quick look behind me without losing control.

[Jo-n-NY]

Mirrors that clip on the sunglasses work great. I finally purchased one from TE this year and it is such a pleasure and so much safer to just glance in the mirror than turning my head to see what is behind me.

~ JoAnn

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Helmet mirror.
Saved my butt many times over.