Hi All,
Only found this forum last night and dusted off my bike this morning! It has been in the shed for months! I went out today and completed 4.21 miles in 25 mins. Nothing compared to what others seem to be doing but not done any form of exercise for many months. I am now planning on leaving my car at home and going by bike to work. It is only 2 miles so should be easy enough.
What I wanted to know was, how do you build up in distance? I see people are doing 20, 30 and more miles. Do I go for 10 miles after doing the four mile trip or try 6 miles? Total newbie so no idea on the best way to build up distance.
I have a cheap mountain bike from halfords, not the best choice I know! No point paying out for a good bike until I am going out all the time. I went out when I first got the bike but gave up after a while so need to keep myself motivated.
Thanks
Carl
Only found this forum last night and dusted off my bike this morning! It has been in the shed for months! I went out today and completed 4.21 miles in 25 mins. Nothing compared to what others seem to be doing but not done any form of exercise for many months. I am now planning on leaving my car at home and going by bike to work. It is only 2 miles so should be easy enough.
What I wanted to know was, how do you build up in distance? I see people are doing 20, 30 and more miles. Do I go for 10 miles after doing the four mile trip or try 6 miles? Total newbie so no idea on the best way to build up distance.
I have a cheap mountain bike from halfords, not the best choice I know! No point paying out for a good bike until I am going out all the time. I went out when I first got the bike but gave up after a while so need to keep myself motivated.
Thanks
Carl