Hello all,

I live in Oklahoma and just started cycling on August 10th.

I started with my daughter's bike one day (that I bought for 5.00 from the thrift store) then realized how badly it hurt my knees. I went to the store and bought my purple beast. Yes, it's just a cruiser with pedal breaks, but I am completely addicted now.

I use mapmyride and compete with other friends of mine that have 'real' bikes and I don't do too bad. I just keep telling myself that I'm building a lot of strength since I have no gears.

I try to get in at least 15 to 20 miles a day.