Starting out

[navybeetle]

Omaha has a nice group called "Activate Omaha", I know a couple of the ladies who run it. Get involved with them and you will learn a lot about cycling, especially about cycling in traffic but also about the local bike paths and rides and so on.

Thanks so much for the lead to the active omaha webpage. They are doing a great job. I will visit the site often to see if I can help in any way and to maybe find others just starting out (or starting over in my case).

[WolfGirl]

Thanks so much for the lead to the active omaha webpage. They are doing a great job. I will visit the site often to see if I can help in any way and to maybe find others just starting out (or starting over in my case).

I'm looking for a similar group for Madison (WI)...hope there is something! I still feel really newbie myself. (When I got back on the bike in 2006 after 15+ years off the bike, I thought I was going to die after 3 miles! I also remember being afraid to ride out too far, in case I'd keel over and not make it home. Now I have more confidence; it's a good feeling!)

[Lesley_x]

Today, I am a very happy girl! Just over 10 miles at 13mph. I couldn't believe it when I pulled my iPhone out my pocket to see that. I also had my chain slip off today and had to frantically phone my other half for instructions on how to reassemble it!

I rode with a friend yesterday (who is very experienced) and it has really increased my confidence. I think that's why I went the extra few miles today!

I think you guys are right, I think I need to go on how my body feels as opposed to what the scales say. And I can say with some confidence that compared to two weeks ago, I am healthier, fitter and happier But not any lighter lol

[navybeetle]

Today, I am a very happy girl! Just over 10 miles at 13mph. I couldn't believe it when I pulled my iPhone out my pocket to see that. I also had my chain slip off today and had to frantically phone my other half for instructions on how to reassemble it!

I rode with a friend yesterday (who is very experienced) and it has really increased my confidence. I think that's why I went the extra few miles today!

I think you guys are right, I think I need to go on how my body feels as opposed to what the scales say. And I can say with some confidence that compared to two weeks ago, I am healthier, fitter and happier But not any lighter lol

I think that is what really counts. I think if you keep up with all that you are doing you will notice your clothes fitting better despite lack of weight loss. Your body is changing. That is what is important! Like wolfgirl said, we get better the longer we stick with it.