Quote Originally Posted by PamNY View Post
When I first started, I brought along everything I could possibly need -- food, water, extra layers, phone, money, you name it.
LOL!

I swear it's just a mental thing -- it's not like I'm exhausted after 10 miles. I guess I just lack confidence. Weird. You're right, though, I should just try to add a mile or so and build up slowly.

A group ride is a good idea, too, but that opens up a whole other Pandora's box of insecurities for me (I'm too slow, I won't be able to keep up, I'm too fat, etc., etc. ). Good gawd, I sound like I need therapy just to ride a bike...