Hey there! I was a beginner cyclist like you not that long ago. It was my husband (yes, the one you see in the sidebar) that dragged me into this sport. I was facing all the problems you're facing right now. Hack, I was probably an inspiration for a majority of posts here. Now that I'm past that phase, I want to help you by answering the questions no one else does.
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