New Rider, New Bike, New to Clipless

[sundial]

That is the prettiest paint job I've seen on a Cannondale. It looks so Zen-like. How does it ride? I think you need to show it off every chance you get.

[sundial]

In your second pic, I noticed some fur. Is it a sable german shepherd by chance?

[wiseowl]

I was SO tempted by that bike, but couldn't test ride one. I love my purty new bike, but I thought the graphics were so cool on those Cannondales. Snowboards and skateboards looks so sweet these days with the graphics they have, so why not bikes? Plus, it is GREEN! Congrats! And glad to hear that the riding is going so well.

[Kristi]

So I'm not really sure if it's possible to respond to each person individually. I don't know how to if it is.

Thanks for the compliments!! It just makes me that more exited to get out there and show this baby off!

I did go for a short ride around my neighborhood with my boyfriend and I did it clipless. I DIDN'T FALL! But I've really only got down how to get my right foot out. I'm a little more clumsy when it comes to getting my left out.

I would love to know what the symbols on my bike mean. I'll try and get a better picture in the next day or so. If anyone knows what they mean, please fill me in.

And about the dog fur - I have an 8 year old Siberian Huskey that's white and tan. A 5 year old Huskey/Doberman that's black. And a 10 week old Chihuahua/Beagle that's tan and white. I'll find some pictures of them later.

And one other thing, I've thought about playing with the colors of the tape and accentuating the colors on the bike. My boyfriend works at our local shop and he almost put on white tape and temporarily put on a white seat just to see how it would look.
I'm participating in the Tour de Tucson in November and will probably fancy it up for that. I'll add pictures if I do anything fun.

Thanks

[Dianyla]

I would love to know what the symbols on my bike mean. I'll try and get a better picture in the next day or so. If anyone knows what they mean, please fill me in.

The first character means beautiful. The third and fourth characters mean woman (3rd means female, and the 4th means person, the two combine to signify woman).

I'll lookup the second character once I can see a clearer pic.

[rij73]

That's a sweet bike! Good for you!

[sgtiger]

Welcome to cycling and TE. And congratulations on your ride. You definitely have one pretty frame!

[RoadRaven]

Very awesome bamboo and dragonfly!
To give you some "zen" moments?

Fun to read about your excitement
Enjoy