Incoming! Another new girl....

[KSH]

HELLO! I live in Dallas too!

Where to buy a bike? I suggest that you go to Richardson Bike Mart . There is a huge selection and they provide lots of support after the purchase. They even tend to hire sales people of all ages (who do not work on commision), if you think you might feel more comfortable talking with someone who is over 50 about buying a bike (instead of some 20 year old boy who is all about jumping streams! HA!).

Now, you mention that you are 50 and very out of shape. Please don't let that discourage you at all! I ride with many women who are 50+ and great cyclists!

White Rock is nice path... all though too crowded if you ask me. It's great place to start... because it is relatively flat and easy to navigate. But when you get bored with that, you might want to check out some rides hosted by local cycling groups.

Two great cycling groups to check out are: Greater Dallas Bicyclists and Plano Bicycle Association.

Now, most of their groups rides are for road bikes.... but they have some novice and no-drop rides that might be appropriate for you, after you get your confidence on the bike.

Who knows... you might even find that were meant to be a cyclist, and upgrade to a road bike some day!

Best of luck with getting a bike and getting out there and doing it!