My plan was to commute to and from work, but I'm not sure when I'll get there. I just picked up my bike from an LBS. Rode home, 5.22 miles, and it took me 33 minutes. I had to walk the last part since it is a pretty steep, but short, hill.

My commute to work would be anywhere from 10 to 14 miles one way, with some pretty sustained climbs. I'm wondering how long it will take to get where I can make that ride? Do I just continue to ride around town and get my legs under me? I was hoping the commute would give me a purpose and give me a reason to have to ride. I have not done any exercise for about 10 years and am currently around 280 or so. Kind of disappointed that I might not be able to make the commute starting next week. I'm unable to run due to knee issues so this bike is probably my last hope at getting in shape and shedding some weight.

I feel OK after the ride, a little sore in the legs but overall my body seems OK. No sore back or sore hands from the ride since the guys at the bike shop helped the bike fit me.

How long did it take other Clydes/Athenas to get to where they could ride a good sustained ride of 15 miles one way?

Cory