Hello everyone,
I’ll soon be 65. I bought a $300.00 Schwinn 21 speed about a month ago and have been riding it almost daily in anticipation of a trip out West this summer in my RV. I also take a motorcycle with me on these trips.
While riding the motorcycle I’ve always thought how nice it would be to not have all the noise and just take it slower and see more of the country.
I’ve read this and other threads but still have some questions please:
I bought a better saddle but still get a little sore. Will that go away?
I’m not sure how hard to press. Going up some hills in my neighborhood I can easily get the top of my thighs to burn. Also, my knees will sometimes burn.
Is it bad to reach the burn? Or should I just barely get into the burn? How long?
Do I need to rest every other day? I prefer to ride every chance I get. I’m starting to really enjoy it. (I’m pretty sure I can ride 10 miles on a reasonably flat road, but getting stronger each week)
Will the saddle height change the stress on my knees? (It’s currently high enough that I just put my toes down. I cannot stand flatfooted and stay in the saddle)
Is there a list somewhere of campgrounds with great places to ride out West?
This Schwinn is a comfort bike (I may end up getting a better bike sooner than later) and I sit almost vertical. Is it better to lean forward a little? I’m thinking mostly about my knees. I don’t have bad knees, but I don’t want to hurt myself either (my best friend can barely walk because of bad knees).
Thanks for your help,
Dennis