New to cycling, do I have potential? (Time/Distance/Pics)

[hhassell]

Do you have a goal for those 1000 miles?

 

[David Gerchman]

Febuary. There is a Cat 5 race early Feb. I would like to go to that. I just want to finish the race and not tear up my equipment.-David

 

[David Gerchman]

week 1 I was just doing like 4-8 miles a day for 4 days. week 2 I was doing 10-12. week 3 I was doing 15-25. then I broke my wheel middle of week 3. -David

 

[David Gerchman]

I am by no means an expert, but All I can say is get on the bike and ride. definatly get pedals and shoes. just put miles on, and try to never get off the bike for hills. Just keep working on your pedaling form, knowing when to eat, stuff like that-David

 

[David Gerchman]

Try to get something of a entry level road bike around the $700 range. but if you need to build up to that get shoes and pedals first along with a kit or 2

 

[hhassell]

My mom got me a Schaumburg for about $200.00. That's all that can be afforded at this time. Where do u suggest would be a good place to begin cycling?

 

[hhassell]

I mean a Schwinn bike.

 

[David Gerchman]

begining is more important than pondering where to begin.