Noob question

[mcgarrett]

JoeP, I haven't done anything to confirm the speedo. I'll ride a confirmed 1-mile segment and compare it to the odometer.

Slide Panda, I did a 30-mile loop yesterday, so I'm building up to a longer trip. Still getting comfortable with the bike and working on fundamentals.

[Slide Panda]

I know - I'm just funnin'

Building up is wise. I kept it short and sweet for a while when I was new to two wheels as well.

Also, going out with someone more experienced *can* be a good teaching tool as well.

[Meerkat]

Building up is wise. I kept it short and sweet for a while when I was new to two wheels as well.

Also, going out with someone more experienced *can* be a good teaching tool as well.

I'll vouch for this. Ian took me on my first group (of 2) ride.

[Slide Panda]

Yep - and even more so if said buddy has a camera. They can be great teaching tools

[Meerkat]

Yep - and even more so if said buddy has a camera. They can be great teaching tools

Ugghhhhh...I learned to fear the camera at CSS. That thing catches EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to figure out a position that mimics the CSS one without having that 10 ft tower hanging on the back of the bike. Maybe I'll get creative/industrious and fabricate something useful.

[mcgarrett]

I did the Clifton loop on Saturday and rode with some friends on Sunday on a Bristow loop (~50 miles). I'm getting more confident on the bike and with various types of roads. Now if I could just find the most comfortable grip position for my right hand...

[Slide Panda]

That may be due, in part, to your relative new-ness on a bike. It's very common for folks, especially newer riders to lean on the bars - as opposed to supporting their weight by gripping the bike with their legs and using the core muscles to take the weight. So next time you're out, see about gripping the bike a bit more and tightening you mid section with the aim of reducing the load through your shoulders - arms - hands

Besides helping with hand - arm - shoulder discomfort it makes the bike easier to turn as you're not fighting the resistance of your own body when you press the inside bar to initiate a turn (at speed)

[tocino]

I did the Clifton loop on Saturday and rode with some friends on Sunday on a Bristow loop (~50 miles). I'm getting more confident on the bike and with various types of roads. Now if I could just find the most comfortable grip position for my right hand...

Most likely it's just a muscle buildup thing that'll go away quickly. Also, don't overgrip the bar, which is a common thing. It'll all come to you with a little more experience. Good thing is, practice is fun with these things.