Originally Posted by
katytron
thanks for the advice! i'm actually a competitive weightlifter so while cardio isn't really my focus i have a decent amount of strength built up. i don't struggle at all on stationary bikes at the gym, i just have an issue with feeling too embarrassed to be a visible beginner during daylight hours!
There's really no solution other than getting out and doing it though, so that's my goal for now 
And an admirable goal it is!!
For motivation, at least for this month, is to do the 30 Days of Cycling challenge; riding all 30 days of April, distance not mattering. Next month it'll be some other goal to motivate me. For starters though, your goal sounds great!!