You can't have ridden that bike many times in the week since you've had it so 37 miles at any speed is good going. Most people start off with a fairly basic bike and ride in trainers and shorts/tee shirt, if they can't get on with cycling as a hobby/sport not much has been lost but if they become enthusiastic (quite common with members here) then, as money allows they change the bike or upgrade it and buy cycling specific(that is made for the job) clothing. Others are not interested in that and stick with the basic bike for commuting or the odd Sunday ride. Neither approach is superior to the other although snobbery that works both ways - I need to look good and despise those I think don't or I can ride fast and don't need fancy clothes or a carbon bike - exists.
