Thanks for the suggestions on the IT band stretching. I've seen those to massage sticks before but never bought one...maybe I should!

Quote Originally Posted by denny View Post
Where do you plan to ride? I currently ride Stone Mtn Park and the Silver Comet.
This is where I'm planning on starting! Once the weather gets a little warmer (just looking for 50-60 degree weather is all), I'm going to take the trip up to the Silver Comet around the Coot's Lake area and build up to cycling to the Alabama State Line. I'm also planning on visiting the Dauset Trails once I get my MTB to get my skills sharpened so that I can hopefully head up into the North GA Mountains this summer without killing myself.

There is a really awesome guy that works at my LBS that runs an Audax 200K ride every spring and fall with practice rides of 45 and 65 miles before. It sounded like so much fun, and I already told him to save me a spot cuz I'm gonna be there this spring! Can't wait

Thanks again for the welcomes!!!