Originally Posted by LordOpie

I started riding for social reasons, now I prefer at least one ride a week alone. If I don't get some time by myself, I get grumpy.

I don't want to discourage you by saying everyone has crappy days and you'll have a crappy day again. But the good ones so compensate.


I have never told anyone this, so it better help you!

3.5 yrs ago when I decided to start riding, I borrowed a beat up bike from a friend. I hadn't ridden in 15 years. I had ridden a few times before joining one friend. I followed her across the street between two bike paths when I missed ramp onto the path and hit the curb at an angle. It was hard negotiating the ramp and I think I panicked. Wasn't going but a couple mph, but took a wierd fall. I think I sprained some muscles in my upper back. She looked back wondering how I wound up laying on the grass. I just joked it off. I felt incredibly stupid.

We all have our troubles. Just take it easy. Pushing the endurance is fine when you learn the skills, but don't push the learning curve for the skills. Walk when you're unsure and everything will build in time.