Originally Posted by
Medianox
I am so happy to have found this place! I started riding regularly just this past May and I am in love. I'm 47 and in good health but only fair shape.
So far I ride 30-40 miles a week (only 10-12 miles per day) and have been slowly increasing the distance each week. There is a chance I could also bike to work (less than 5 miles each way) if I can find a safe place for my bike while I work.
Currently I have been using the generic mountain bike my family got me for mother's day, but its killing me (I'm grateful for the gift but the gears are sloppy and there are other problems too) and I am looking into getting a *real* bike for my upcoming birthday (August). I've pretty much decided on a Trek-prob 7.3 or 7.5.
My ultimate goal is to ride in a 220 mile long charity event next year, but was thinking about doing part of the local MS ride here in September. I'm not sure I'll be in good enough shape by then but my doctor has given me the ok to try it.
Any hints, tips, tricks, advice?
Thanks for being here for us newbies!