Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and new to cycling. In May of this year, I rode my now ex-boyfriend's mountain bike. It was the first time I rode in 20 years (I'm 30). I fell in love with riding immediately. In August, I came down with a hip stress fracture and had to give up running. Cycling has become my only sport. I love commuting to work and hitting the trails. However, all of this was done with him. He was suppose to show me how change a tire. He purchased the bike.

Yesterday, was the first day I rode alone. Yes, I rode alone before. But this was the first time I rode knowing tomorrow and next week I would ride alone again. We planned many trips that I can continue to plan without him.

I stated looking for riding partners yesterday. Will definitely continue to ride because I love to do it. I do not drive. My hybrid bike my first mechanical instrument. I know the local bike shops teach maintenance classes.

Sorry for the rambling. I am thankful for this site. Its been very helpful. For those that were introduced to riding my a ex-significant other, how did you go forward?