Gave up now I am back

[Caren]

I don't have any advice on the actual riding since I ride on the road, but I can relate with not having anyone to ride with. I lived in MI, FL and now back in OH and it seemed no matter where I was, I was always just over an hour away from any groups or even just individual riders. I'm a solitary person most of the time, but having someone to ride with to help improve skills and just pass the time sometimes would be nice. Have you looked for local groups? And 6 miles is good, after my third son I was proud of myself just for riding 5 on a trainer inside and every milestone is something to be excited about. Compare your progress to you, not anyone else and be happy about every mile further. :-)

[Catrin]

Nothing wrong with 6 miles! I ride by myself most of the time - have you considered riding solo in parks or on lightly traveled roads? I taught myself how to ride on empty country roads - but I had the ability to drive my car out to a semi-rural area that a lot of cyclists frequent which means the drivers are accustomed to riders.