another convert!

yep, I converted another newbie... he was riding a Walmart special... it rolled fine, but man, was it heavy! So he decided he wanted to do a 53 mile event... and did it on this bike... but oh, how he suffered!

So then he asked me to 'splain some bike stuff Lucy. Which I did. He wanted a good entry level road bike... and to spend about $700. Fine, let's go bike shopping...

then he rode a bike. I told him to ride more. So there began the quest... he rode every bike he could get his hands on... and did a LOT of research... I have spent hours talking frames and components... I think he knows more than me now!

verdict: 2006 Specialized Tarmac Pro...

He went a wee bit over budget. :eek: BUT he has now decided to train for Ironman 2008, so he'll get his $$$ worth outta it. He asked if I could train him... HAHAHAHAHAHA... flattering to be sure but also pretty funny... I told him I could get him started but then he needs to hire a real coach... my riding is NOT Ironman style. LOL

First ride with my lil group is this weekend... he was strong on the mule he was riding... I'm afraid... very afraid... :eek: :D I'm gonna get dropped by a newbie :mad: :D :D :D

Time well spent!

Don't keep us in suspense! Let us know how your "newbie" does today! :p :p :p :p

Congrats on your excellent coaching. I'm sure he will be most appreciative down the road as well. Who knows, maybe we'll have a new racer that YOU promoted! :) :) :) :) :)

wellllll... he did good! we did 20 miles... and he was quite a bit faster than before... I also threw in a climb... a real climb, not a roller, and he did it with only having to stop to recover once! He was tired at the end, but that's just a matter of getting some miles in his legs... I think he's gonna be a strong rider...

I had to laugh... he called to tell me his roommate went and bought the Roubaix Comp Triple and wants to ride with us :D :D :D this guy used to ride but hasn't had a road bike for about 7 yrs...

they gave both of their old bikes to a family that needed them for transportation! Very cool of them...

my lil ride group is growing... can ya tell I'm a proud chicky??? :D

BC-you have great reason to be proud. What an enjoyable post to read.

JoAnn