Well, not "beginning"... I've been able to ride a bike for over 30 years now...
As part of my 'recovery' from an auto accident last December, I've started bicycling. So far, I ridden enough to have the ability to cover 8 miles in 30 minutes.
In my area, there are quite a few bicycle paths that are mostly level to gently rolling.
I'd rather bike than run or jog, as I have flat feet and use custom made orthotics.
I'm 6' 3" tall, 200#, and am riding an older Raleigh road bike with a 23" frame. This bike about 20 years old, but probably had only been ridden less than 200 miles total when it was given to me.
It still has the original tires (no joke), which I need to replace ASAP. I plan on getting a new bike sometime later this year.
I'm looking for some sort of advice or guidance as to how I need to develop this into a regular activity. How should I measure progress, and set goals? Of course, I am in an area where there are about 4 months out of the year where daily riding just isn't possible.
Any suggestions or recommendations to some helpful online resources would be appreciated.
(Suggestions on tires would be welcome as well...)
As part of my 'recovery' from an auto accident last December, I've started bicycling. So far, I ridden enough to have the ability to cover 8 miles in 30 minutes.
In my area, there are quite a few bicycle paths that are mostly level to gently rolling.
I'd rather bike than run or jog, as I have flat feet and use custom made orthotics.
I'm 6' 3" tall, 200#, and am riding an older Raleigh road bike with a 23" frame. This bike about 20 years old, but probably had only been ridden less than 200 miles total when it was given to me.
It still has the original tires (no joke), which I need to replace ASAP. I plan on getting a new bike sometime later this year.
I'm looking for some sort of advice or guidance as to how I need to develop this into a regular activity. How should I measure progress, and set goals? Of course, I am in an area where there are about 4 months out of the year where daily riding just isn't possible.
Any suggestions or recommendations to some helpful online resources would be appreciated.
(Suggestions on tires would be welcome as well...)
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