You did 6.5 miles round trip? Sweet! Be very proud of that! If I can figure out how to work my fancy speedometer, (guy installed it but forgot to give the booklet) I could track myself better, but I'm guessing about a mile and a half today, half of it uphill. The hills are killing me, but I refuse to give up. To even make it to my grocery store (a mile away) would take going down one hill, up a very steep hill, down a gradual hill and back up another steep hill. Then reverse it. The only reward would be to go top speed (if I was brave enough) down that very last steep hill back to the stoplight and enjoy the rush. I had no idea how many hills are in a small town of 3500 people until I started riding a bike.

This site has been amazing with help even if you aren't out to do major marathons. I'm getting stronger and I have noticed my pants don't feel as tight. I'm standing up taller (I'm 5'10) because my back muscles are strengthening faster than they did with physical therapy. Now why didn't they say to buy a bike? I feel better about myself and the encouragement I received after a post I made has helped that much more.

Keep going. You're doing great. You did ask for help and you've gotten some valuable responses..some of which I've stolen from you..LOL