I recently purchased a road bike and started riding. Although I am quite new at it, I find myself addicted to it and wanting to ride more and more. However, every person has their limits and endurance and I am finding getting into the groove to be difficult.
I have done the following rides:
3.88 to get the bike home
7.20 (ride with co-worker at lunch)
8.58 (solo ride)
8.72 (solo ride)
My goal on my next ride is to finally break the 10 mile barrier, but I have longer term goals such as my first bike marathon of 26.2 miles, 50 miles, and then the ultimate 100 mile ride. I am not sure how long it will take me to reach each of these goals but I do know this. I am committed to the task. It is just such a thrill to get off the bike exhausted after a ride and know that I achieved something. This does not seem like exercise and already I feel like I am seeing a physical benefit from riding.
Just some helpful hints if you are like me and starting out:
Above all, have fun, go at your pace and increase your weekly distance you ride by no more than 10%. It saves you from burn out and physical injury.
September 6th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I can relate to your beginning and getting addicted to biking. Not long ago I was in the same boat. I wanted to share some of my adventures (and misadventures) with other beginners.
As I was starting my “blog”,(http://roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com/) I thought I could either brag on myself or make fun of myself. After thinking about it, I had nothing to brag about so my theme was set.
Should you log on, I am sure you will see yourself in some of the “Beginners Page” articles. If not, keep riding and having fun.