"Try not. Do or do not! There is no try."

We have decided to start a blog to document our new adventure in bike riding! We both are wanting to get healthier, and so far the traditional routes haven't stuck. This has a little to do with busy schedules and a lot to do with differing physical abilities. Lena suffered a totally torn ACL in the summer of 2010 and Rick has some compressed nerves in has back and old football injuries that can limit his range of activities. A trainer suggested bicycles as a great option for the two of us... so here we go! We bought some used (but awesomely reconditioned) mountain bikes at the Elon Bike Shop yesterday. Mike, the owner, was super nice and helpful. We also got ourselves some sweet helmets and a new bike rack in hopes of venturing out of our neighborhood, once we get the hang of this.

We have a few goals for this blog, and they are as follows:
-share our experiences with others
-maintain accountability 
-generate a support system (we're going to need a lot)
-track our progress

Today it is supposed to be almost 60 degrees out, after a wet and gross few days in the 30's. We are looking forward to taking our first official ride together!

- R & L-