Beginner Resources

[jelee1311]

Welcome to TE,I think my fave book when I first started was Selene Yeager every womans guide to cycling ,she has some other great books about training and nutrition.Another thing I did was check out a local cycling clubs' beginning womens ride. I learned lots and had fun. Some clubs around here do a series of rides to help train for centuries. You also might want to see if any local bike shops have newbie classes to take. Where are you from? I'm sure there are people here that can help you find clubs and shops. Good luck!

[Catrin]

I would also recommend "The Cyclist's Food Guide: Fueling for the Distance" by Nancy Clark. It is a very good book on assuring that you are fueling your body properly over the long-term so you can ride as you would like to without damaging your body. Great book! I am sure there are others - but this is the one I have seen.

[jordanpattern]

Thanks!

I will definitely check out that book, and I will see about finding rides in my area. I live in San Francisco, in case anyone reads this and has any recommendations.

I appreciate the help - I've been googling things, but there's so much information out there, it's pretty tough to know what to trust.