Hello

[DonkiebAplomb]

Stopping in to say hello. Just joined up and I am a rookie rider, only been riding maybe six months or so. Probably going to lay low and do a lot of reading. Bike is a Trek Verve 3.

[SPINMAN]

Welcome! Have a plan and a goal. Get a few metrics to gage progress. Road or mountain?

[GirishH]

Welcome, @DonkiebAplomb. Happy and safe riding. Since you are just starting new, start with a helmet so that it becomes a habit..:-) Otherwise, it's harder to change later..:-) I have ridden most of my 40+ years and feel weird if I go without a helmet..:-)

[meamoantonio]

welcome to bikeride.com forums @DonkiebAplomb !

[Flowrider]

G'day @DonkiebAplomb !

Welcome and you'll have so much fun on here with heaps of info to try out.

[Zviedrs]

Welcome!
I just saw the lastest bike event post on Bikeride's socials, and as it turns out - the event is happening in your state next summer. Might be something to consider https://www.bikeride.com/events/major-taylor-cycling-convention-2026/

[enkei]

Welcome to the forums! Hope you enjoy many fine years of cycling.

[Engelus]

Hello, everyone!