with gas prices on the rise and my paycheck on the decline i decided to try my hand on riding my bike into work...so i came up with a route that was pretty much direct 18 miles one way...8 of those miles run thru a park system that travels thru 4 towns...so i left at 5:45 this morning and around half way thru my ride i thought to myself "why did it take so long for me to this" i really had a blast, powering thru some long hills and just enjoying the ride in general...like i said i am a 1st timer and any advice is welcomed...thanks and enjoy the ride!!!!