I am so excited about having my bike. I have been all over the web checking out triathlons, charity rides, and other biking events. I am eager to do something more with this bike than just go on mere trail rides around my apartment. But I don't want to push myself too fast. I have signed up for the TD 5 Boro Tour in NY. Its 42 miles, and I am riding with the 2010 Bike 2 Rmember team which supports Alzheimer's (I lost my grandfather in 2006). That is May 2. Right now, I have only gotten out twice with my bike. One ride at 5 miles, this past weekend I did 18. That was for a classification ride for the cycle club I joined. They wanted to guage riders to see where they would fit in the group. I did the 18 miles in 1 hour, 20 minutes, though I have no perspective on how good or bad that is. Over the next 8 weeks in the class I am taking, we'll learn about bike maintenance, riding in groups and take part in some serious mile long rides. The group is also sponsoring a century ride in September. I signed up and now I am nervous I wont' be able to complete it. Should I wait a certain length of time to get involved in tours and group challenge rides?

Regina
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2010 Bike 2 Remeber Team: http://2010teamb2r.kintera.org/regina