Got a new Bike and ready to ride

[PamNY]

Ah, your post makes me smile. You have a wise daughter.

I just bought a bike a month ago after decades of not biking and I'm having so much fun. This group is a valuable resource for information and inspiration.

I hope you have a great time with your new bike.

Pam

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

A woman on a bike pedaling down the road with the wind in her face. What could be better?

[Biciclista]

Congrats on your new Trek bike! I had a Trek too, it was the first new bike i'd had since i was a little girl. It is now being proudly ridden by my cousin on the east coast who had been riding her husband's beater bike.

I hope you continue to ride and have the same kinds of changes to your health that cycling has given me!

[keepmoving]

Hi today was my first ride. Bright and early this morning at 5 am. It was pretty good I only did 5 of the ten miles I routed but i was a bit nervous about the time. It felt pretty good to get out there after waiting a week for my bike to come in. I ended up with a specialized elite, it was a pretty comfy ride. So overall I feel pretty good about it some problems i did have was that it was sooooooooo dark outside. I am trying to stay away from the main streets but the side streets where i live have no lights. I did purchase lights for my bike but I guess i am just getting spooked out. Also my hands were pretty cold it was 55 in Michigan this morning. my body felt pretty good but i absolutely have to get some gloves for my hands. Overall though I think I had a pretty good first ride.

I know your going to enjoy your bike I am already enjoying mine.

ps my butt is a little sore...but i figure it just has to get use to the seat. It felt pretty comfy initially.

[Biciclista]

yes, you need gloves!! I have both longfingered gloves and short fingered gloves. COnsidering the time of year, you probably ought to start with the long fingered kind. remember, they're not just for warmth, they are protective gear.
5 miles is a long ways in the dark! great start.

[arielmoon]

Congrats for investing in YOU!

Oh and welcome to TE!

Many happy rides to you!