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[thekarens]

My partner just got that exact bike. I don't see any reason why you can't do longer rides on it. I also think it's fine for groomed trails. It has 38mm tires.

Group rides can be fun, but they can also be frustrating. You might try meetup to see if there are any groups in your area.

[kziggy]

My partner just got that exact bike. I don't see any reason why you can't do longer rides on it. I also think it's fine for groomed trails. It has 38mm tires.

Group rides can be fun, but they can also be frustrating. You might try meetup to see if there are any groups in your area.

Thats good to here.. I have not found anyone else with a bike like mine. I live in a somewhat big city. I am hoping this weekend I will be able to try a few hills. In order to get to the bike path without taking my car you have you ride some hills and they are big hills. I am also hoping to put something together here locally. There is something called a photo walk every year. Its just like it sounds you take photos as you walk. I was thinking of a photo ride. Where you ride and find some hidden spots that maybe you couldn't find on foot. That and with a bike you can ride further.

[Bike Writer]

If you're in a somewhat big city you might try and see if your local bike shops have rides, many do and it's a good place to meet other riders. That's a fine bike you have for what you are trying to accomplish and don't knock 6 miles, that's a good ride and something great to build on.

[jusca]

kziggy, I know how you feel without anyone to ride with. Just keep getting out there and building on those miles. 6 miles are an excellent start! And the other posters advice is good. Ask at any bike shops or look for meetups if you can find any.

[TigerMom]

Nothing wrong with biking 6 miles.

Only 1 yr ago, I thought that biking 8 miles was A LOT!

[thekarens]

Thats good to here.. I have not found anyone else with a bike like mine. I live in a somewhat big city. I am hoping this weekend I will be able to try a few hills. In order to get to the bike path without taking my car you have you ride some hills and they are big hills. I am also hoping to put something together here locally. There is something called a photo walk every year. Its just like it sounds you take photos as you walk. I was thinking of a photo ride. Where you ride and find some hidden spots that maybe you couldn't find on foot. That and with a bike you can ride further.

Excellent idea! Stopping to take pics while biking is a lot of fun.

[shootingstar]

That's great kziggy that you have a cycling buddy.

And taking pics is a great way to use the bike for something else. It's to help expand your world.