First Ride On My New Bike!

[Susan126]

Last night I picked up my new bike! She is a Specialized Ruby Expert Compact! She is sweeeeeeet!

This afternoon I took her out for her first ride! I just went out my door and cruised around my neighborhood and around the lake. We had an awesome time together! She makes cycling so pleasurable! I'm in love! Her name is Ruby and here she is:

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Ruby! My hubby shot this pic this morning. Not a good one but how do you like her white seat and handlebar tape?! I hope I can keep them white!

Pictures from our ride this afternoon:
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My bike and Mount Rainier

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Park near my house.

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Boat launch on Lake Tapps near my home.

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KOMO 4 news arrived just as I did. They were setting up their cameras. I guess for tonight's news. The park was packed. The boats were lined up waiting to launch into the lake.

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Rainier from another side of the lake.

I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm taking Ruby to Enumclaw for some back country farmland riding. Supposed to be in the high 80s! Whooo Hoooo!

Sue

:)

[Bike Goddess]

Sweet bike!

We'd love to sse some clear sky down here. :(:(:(

What a gorgeous view of Rainier! Picture postcard perfect!:):)

Have a great ride tomorrow and let us know how you did!

Congratulations and many happy rides to you!

[madscot13]

hey there have fun on that beast!

[MM_QFC!]

What a beautiful bike - congrats, Sue! I know how exciting that feeling is, so I hope it stays with you each and every time you ride...many fun-filled miles to you both!
Mary

[mimitabby]

congrats on the new bike. YOU CUT OFF YOUR HEAD!!!!

[Susan126]

Thanks everyone!!!! :D
As you can tell I'm very giddy with joy over here! I can't wait for tomorrow to arrive so that I can ride Ruby again!

I want to run over to REI tomorrow or Performance Bike and pick up some carbon bottle holders for her.

Mimi, I know I'm headless but that's because I told Joe to get a shot of just the bike! :p He sure follows directions very well!

[Zen]

YOU CUT OFF YOUR HEAD!!!!

:D
I was going to say something along those lines, too.

That Mt. Rainier sure is purdy.

[Zen]

I want to run over to REI tomorrow or Performance Bike and pick up some carbon bottle holders for her.


Why carbon? those things are so spensive!
you could take the money you'd spend on one of those and put it towards...CLOTHES:p;)

[OakLeaf]

w00t! Love the color scheme! And what a beautiful setting for your first ride together!

[Bad JuJu]

Ya know, it just sucks the way some people have to live. ;)

Wow, what a neat bike and a beautiful area for riding her. Enjoy!

[Chicken Little]

Nice!

[sundial]

Your bike is so purty and it looks like you'll have fantastic riding weather for the next couple of days. :) Have a great time with Ruby on those back country roads! :D

PS, to keep the handlebar tape clean, use Soft Scrub or Magic Eraser. ;)

[Tri Girl]

Wow :eek:- for both your bike and the gorgeous scenery that you "have" to ride in. ;)
Congrats on your new ride! I hope you have many happy miles together. And I do love the white seat and bar tape!!!

[Susan126]

Thanks again everyone for all the wonderful comments! And thanks for the tip sundial for keeping my white saddle and handlebar tape white. I'll surely try both the soft scrub and magic eraser!

:)

Thanks guys! :) Sue

[redrhodie]

Pretty cool you made the news ;) :D! Your town must not have much crime :p

Beautiful bike!

[zensgyrl]

Beautiful!

[maillotpois]

Great bike - gorgeous scenery!! Must be tough to ride there with all the distraction! :D

[momof4greatkids]

what a beautiful bike...and such a GORGEOUS place to ride. Love the majestic beauty of the great NW.

I asked a friend w/white bar tape "how do you keep it clean?"

He said his secret is simple green. Maybe it will work for you too?

[KatyLady]

Apparently KOMO 4 realizes that a sweet new bike is news worthy! Everyone at TE knew it, we just didn't know the TV station had the same appreciation.

Congrats on your new addition.

[Jiffer]

The Ruby seems to be a popular bike. How amazingly fun it is to have a cool new bike! Have fun, fun, fun!!!!

CONGRATS!!! :D

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Beautiful new bike and beautiful scenery to ride in! Wowzers... just gorgeous.
Enjoy Ruby!!

[Susan126]

Apparently KOMO 4 realizes that a sweet new bike is news worthy! Everyone at TE knew it, we just didn't know the TV station had the same appreciation.

Congrats on your new addition.

LOL That would have been neat if I did get taped by the news crew as I rode off on my new bike. My first ride captured on video! LOL

Yes it can be hard at times to pay attention to the road with the scenery so beautiful. I do my best though. :D

I hope everyone is out there enjoying the summer! This is what it's all about. Beautiful warm (hot) days, super bike, great roads, and awesome scenery.

Pedal On Everyone!

Sue