Finally, two triathlons later, I am happy to announce I have purchased my very own road bike. It gives me a new excitement and motivation for this years race. Shopping for bikes is a little intimidating considering you can spend anywhere from $600 - $5000 on a bike. It is crazy! And then you add in all the accessories: helmet, gloves, clips, shoes, pants, shirts,water bottles, and other things that I don't even know about yet. I am very excited about my investment and can't wait to ride it!
Since I bought the bike, I have put about 65 miles on it. Oh, my bottom feels the pain. I haven't invested in any biking shorts yet. Note to self: Buy Biking Pants. They have a nice little cushion in the seat! I have a few more accessories to get as well. I definitely look like a real dork on my bike right now. Compared to all the seasoned bikers here in Lance Armstrong country, anyway! That's okay! The fact that I am out there pedalling my heart out is awesome!
Oh yes, and I had my official first fall, too. When you stop and you forget your foot is in still attached to the pedal, and you fall over - it is a very humbling experience - quite humourus as well!
2 comments:
Sweet ride! My husband and I ride at McAllister Park in San Antonio and there are alot of off rode trails, LOVE it! Anyway, I bought some padded bike shorts....felt like I was wearing a diaper all day! But my bottom thanked me the next day. Weird to get used to. Mine have a regular pair of shorts over them, so you can't see the huge pad in them. I got them on ebay, you should search there for some, cheaper! Have fun on your bike. You and I could have fun if we lived closer!
Wow, nice bike! Motivates me to get off my duff and do something. Thanks for the tip on padded shorts too . . .
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