First ride over 5 miles...I'm skeered!

[Melalvai]

It was a good learning lesson with my bike too. I found that the um...crotch pain was pretty intense. Gotta get those padded bike shorts! Also had some numb feelings in my wrists since I kept leaning on them so hard. I need to work on my core strength for sure!

Congrats on the ride. This sounds like a bike fit issue more than core strength, to me. Tilt the nose of your saddle down for the crotch pain. Numb wrists might be from handlebar height relative to saddle height, and/or the type of handlebar. I think there are threads discussing these, and talk to your bike shop.

[sgtiger]

Great job, Schnitzle!

[Trek420]

Numb wrists could also be tense hands. Next ride you'll be thinking "no biggie, I've done this before". See if you're more relaxed.

[Zen]

Breathe. Relax. Find a mantra.

[PamNY]

Excellent, Schnitzle. I have a hunch you will progress really fast. It takes time to sort out what to do about various discomforts. I've solved all of mine with advice given here.

[NbyNW]

Great job! Sounds like you had a lovely day!

[runningcyclist]

Hi Schnitzle. Congratulations on your first long ride. A few tweaks to the bike and it'll be 30 mile rides before you know it. Well done!