Originally Posted by MichaelRasmusen

Hey, just bought my 06 s-works brand new. Took it out for the first time today...for about a mile, and I must say, the bike is great and I love it. After just a mile though I was absolutely winded. This is my first road bike...I'm a beginner...and I haven't even rode a bicycle since I was in Junior High. I maxed out at 21.3 mph....obviously I got carried away...that's when I did a short sprint at the beginning. After I got home and caught my breath, I already wanted to get out and ride again. I obviously still need to develop those cycling specific muscles, and develop a better cardio, but I can't see a better way of accomplishing this than on this bike.