blinknight

Hello,

I recently started attending a local university where the only parking option for non-resident students is about .6 miles from the school. They offer a bus service but I decided for my own health benefit I would bike that distance instead. A simple enough matter as I have a bike rack for my Jeep.

I'm in lousy shape and I don't know much about riding. The ride back to the car is uphill and I'm only just figuring out which gears to put the bike in to make riding up a hill easier if that tells you anything about how much of a 'noob' I am. My basic plan is to get in to better shape over time through an improved diet and exercise using the bike. In time I hope to be able to take advantage of various mountain bike trails in my area but I feel I'm a ways off yet from attempting those.

I look forward to talking with all of you.

no1mad 

Welcome aboard

qcpmsame 

Hi Blinknight, glad that you decided to join us here at BF. Those campus parking lots are the start of many a bike lifestyle. Plenty of us here used bicycles to gain or regain health and fitness, you will have plenty of good company. Greenville will give you plenty of opportunities to work on your hill abilities. Check in to the Regional Forums for the Southeast and you will find others in your area of NC to set up rides and activities with.

Bill