Picked up our new Specialized bikes Tuesday night. Between cold weather and church services, we finally got to take them out for a test drive today in our track.

Put the first 3 miles on this afternoon; could already feel it in my knees! The few inclines which are nothing when we're walking are felt in an entirely new way when riding, even after living in this neighborhood for 22 years.

My doctor is after me to lose the weight, and I think it will.

My goal is 1000-1500 miles between now November 1st.

Taking it slow and steady, here we go!!