Beginning Biking Day Two

Day two was so much better than day one. I bought a padded bike seat, skipped wearing the backpack and avoided the evil pedestrian bridge. And my friend, a seasoned cyclist, accompanied me on a ride that ended up totaling 3 miles. And I feel leaps and bounds better than I did on Sunday with my one mile torture session.

I'm really crabby post-ride, but that might be do to other factors, like I think I'm about to ride the crimson wave.

Beginning Biking, Day One

Last time I rode a bike was approximately 2006 or 2007. So, about 6 to 7 years ago, maybe more.

I got a new job, which is within biking distance, and because there's no parking, it sort of requires a non-automobile commute.

Got my bike all fixed up by my good friend, and took my first test ride.

Distance of about one mile, lots and lots of coasting. Worst part was biking to the top of the pedestrian/bike bridge. Thought I was going to die. My ass hurt the entire time...well, not my ass, but more like where my thighs meet my vaginal area. My legs went numb. I feel like I'm going to vomit. I took about a 5 minute break at the top of the bridge and then went back down, riding the brakes the entire way because I'm so terrified.

I hope this feeling of puking, numb legs and sore ass is temporary. Is there an "It Gets Better" video for riding your bike?