Negative on the DC. I live on the Eastern Shore (near Ocean City) where it's totally flat and sea level. I bike between 6 and 12 miles a day. I'm working to increase it to be at least over 10 every day I bike because eventually I'd like to be able to join a ladies group there that bikes once every week at 13-20 mile routes. I take off one day a week.

I don't snack pre or post ride, yet because my rides are short (30 mins or less). I do take water and drink that while I'm out.

I used myfitnesspal today. I did 12.5 miles, burned 750 cals and ate 1600 cals. According to them, if I did that every day I'd be in good shape.

I really need to increase my mileage. I live within five miles of everything so commute miles only aren't going to get me there.