1. Lose Weight -- 15-20 pounds makes a huge difference on the hills
1a Nutra
Systems worked for me -- low Glycemic, high protein which bumps up metabolism and builds strong muscles
1b Eat
6 times per day to keep from getting hungary & porking out
1c Good: One slice of whole grain bread per day,
5 fruits & veggies, boiled egg, oatmeal, no-fat cheese and milk
1d Bad: Rice, potatoes, deep fried food, processed
foods like cookies, refined sugar, ice cream (the worst)
2.
Get good equipment that fits
2a Take it to an expert who can fit you to your bike
2b Get
high quality tires but learn how to fix a flat -- carry a spare tube
2c No WalMart Specials
3. Ride, Ride, Ride
3a: Don't push your endurance level while you're learning
however
3b: Learn in low traffic areas like quiet country roads or military installations
3c: Safety:
3c(1)
Helmet but never headphones or anything that would keep you from hearing traffic
3c(2) Riding against traffic
#1 reason for cyclist-caused accidents
3c(3) Ride so that you will be seen, especially at intersections
4 Expect set backs and be determined to over come them
4a
Equipment
4b Sore muscles
4c Weather
4d Develop alternative training plan for winter
