Finally ready to introduce myself

[Kano]

I thought people were looking at me cause I was huffing ,and puffing to get up hills...but I'm sure they were just looking at me cause I was a biker. I get passed all the time ,and I know I have a beginner bike ,but I do like it. Ill be asking every one about what kind of road bike to get in a couple of months. I'm addicted to this sport.

Suzie -- this sounds JUST like me! I huff and puff my way up the hills on my Specialized Expedition, which is about the same level as your bike -- a beginner bike. And I KNOW there's a road bike in my future, but I'm using the time I ride this one to learn what to look for in my next bike. I've learned a lot, and I think that I can pick a reasonable first road bike by now, but I sure am easily swayed by pretty paint yet! (fortunately, the pretty paint on the current heart-throb is on a bike that has nice specs and a pretty decent price!)

I feel so much better about doing my 42 miles on Oct 8th. I will take a picture and let everyone know how I did. I have no doubt I can do it ,its just the speed (or lack of). Oh, does every one have to show up at the same time , the course is open 11 hours.

You can get that information from the registration paperwork, I bet! If I were riding, I'd be one of the slow folk, just like you! Some days, I do get going a little faster, but it has to be a very flat ride if that's going to happen!

Thanks again for your inspiration.....I will be on one of those road bikes by the spring....and do a Century next fall.

Hey! I do like that goal.

Karen in Boise