@mjcboatYou should download the app, mapmyride. It keeps track of your time, MPH, intervals, and has a GPS that tracks your entire ride on a map. its really neat.
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i bought a pretty decent schwinn mountain bike from target about a month ago ($160) and have been riding like crazy. My favorite trail is entering Kingwood Lakes from Woodland Hills Dr. (from trailwood). there is a really great slope you really get to hauling butt on. Only drawback is, once you hit the trail next to the lake, the wind always seems to be blowing at you, but thats what gears are for.
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i'm thinking if I keep at it for another month or so, I'm gonna spend some bucks on something more custom fitted like a cannondale or trek or something.
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another thing i recommend is to get a camelbak water backpack. on a good 20 mile ride i go through the entire 2.5L of water, but i would surely not make it far if i didnt stay hydrated. 4951