News from the world of biking: cars are scary

[eh_notsomuch]

I went for a spin around my neighborhood this morning. We live very close to the train station, so 7:30 in the morning near a commuting hub isn't a great place for a newbie to practice her riding! Although I did do a little better riding with cars on the road.

Hubby thinks getting comfortable with cars should be lower on my priority list. I'm

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[redstapler]

BIIIIIKES.

Stupid $4 gas. I need to start biking to work.

[revdrmarsh]

Perhaps sticking with trails would be good for now. You should be able to comfortably take a hand off the handlebars to signal a lane change. Heck be comfortable enough to take your hands off the handlebars completely and ride. When you feel more comfortable, check out http://www.bikeleague.org/
They have some very good classes on riding on the streets along with skills training.