No More Parking Lots!!

[Crankin]

Hi Denise,

Congratulations on your ride! Where do you live? One thing you can do to get more comfortable riding on the road is to drive to a lower traffic destination and then ride there. A lot of people in the Boston area do this. It is good to get your confidence on the path, but as you become more confident, the walkers, roller bladers, strollers, and kids will seem annoying and even dangerous. Many times they do not yield to cyclists and even if you are going about 10-12 mph, a crash with a child or runner isn't good. There's plenty of low traffic roads just west of Boston and in central MA. I can give you some hints if you want.

Robyn

[Lise]

Welcome, Denise, and congratulations on your freedom from parking lots! Biking is so delightful. I'm glad you made the leap. Lise

[Trekhawk]

Welcome to TE and congratulations.

Enjoy your new found freedom.

[Denise223]

Hi Robyn, Lise & Trekhawk!

Thanks so much for responding to my post.
I didn't get much sleep last night, (because of insomnia/fibromyalgia), but, I awoke this morning very happy with a smile on my face.
It made me feel so good knowing that Ben & I really did go out for a bike ride yesterday and that we both thoroughly enjoyed it!!

We're planning on going out again much later this afternoon for a ride. Perhaps we'll be able to go further today??
What's the best way to increase mileage?
Eventually we'd love to be able to go on rides with that Mass Bike, AMC, CRW etc..., has in the future, but first, we've got to work up to where we can ride (at least) 30 miles comfortably, with a few GOOD hills added in there.
Does that sound about right?

ROBYN: Thank you for offering to give me some hints on riding in low traffic areas out this way. I sent you an e-mail this morning.

Take care everyone & have a wonderful day!!

[Brandy]

Congratulations Denise!