March 26th Monday rides

[Kano]

Had the grand kids all day today, and since rain was threatening a bit when they left, DH and I decided on a short ride -- only 8 miles through the subdivisions around here. Still no rain, but it did feel like it was on its way during the ride!

I'm still amazed by how much distance we can put on by riding around the neighborhood -- and how it really doesn't seem like we're going any distance at all when we're out tootling around. And I'm even more amazed at how easily I can ride it compared to last year at this time!

And I'm blown away by the difference in my new bike compared to my old one! Shifting's such a breeze, and braking -- I've been pretty scared of my front brake on my comfot-beast, but I can use it on this bike! (at least from the hoods. Who knows what I'll discover when I'm brave enough to play in the drops a little more!)

Got some comfort questions, but I think I'll take those over to some other forum -- have to peruse the list and see where seems most appropriate!

Karen in Boise

[makbike]

The sun is finally showing itself early enough for me to start commuting, so commute I did. After the faculty meeting I quickly changed and off I went for another 20 miles of fun before I headed home. All in all I got in about 23 miles today.