Featuretile- I almost could have written your post

I started riding in July and have been also been riding about 4 times a week, usually anywhere from 10-30 miles, and a few longer rides (44 miles is the longest so far). And I just passed the 1000 mile mark in October :-)

I agree with everyone who said there isn't a right number of miles to ride. I just get out when I have time and enjoy it... but that said, I take an inordinate amount of pleasure in the information the little bike computer provides. It's much more satisfying than basic distance record that was provided by the incessantly clicking odometer back in the 70's....