Originally Posted by bikingshearer

Justdon:

Welcome to the fold. Getting a bike is a great first step (and for $45, it looks to me like you got a steal). Remember, the key is not how far you can go today, it's going that far today, and getting back out tomorrow to do it again. It really is a "one day at a time" proposition. Keep your goals realistic - if you can ride a block today, make your goal riding two blocks, then three, etc. As others have said, it can amazing how soon you will be counting miles, not blocks.

Most important - you are doing this for you. It is simply irrelevent how far or fast anyone else can go. If you are enjoying the rides, and they are making you feel better and healthier, then you are a success story. Congratulations in advance on your success story.