Quote Originally Posted by Dirt Girl
Everyone who kept telling me I'd like it was right. It's a different kind of ride from my mountain biking, but wow, I actually looked around and saw the river without stopping. With mountain biking I'm so focused on the trail that most other thoughts are pushed out of my head. There is a relaxation with the road bike that is quite soothing. <snip> Mention of my new bike went right over her head. Oh well. She doesn't get dogs either.

Dog + bikes = Life is Good!
Congratulations DG - I hope you'll entertain the thought of participating in an organized ride sometime during the year. While you are sure to see some of the diehard roadies who use the organized rides to practice their drafting, passing and energy sucking skills you'll meet a lot of great people who, like me, have discovered that there is a real zen in road biking.

Being a Dog Mom I can relate to the not getting the dog thing ... I realize not everyone likes dogs and even more don't love dogs enough to make them one of their passions in life :::standing up raising my hand::: and there are a few of my friends who I love dearly but have to watch for the telltale deer in the headlights look when I start sharing the latest antics of our dogs.

I hope you find a saddle that you are comfortable with - I hope you'll let us know when you find it!