Another Newbie!!!

[queenridingbee]

I joined the forum last week but have been reading for a few months. In March/April I bought a Trek 7000 WSD Hybrid after not having ridden a bike in about 11 years. I enjoy riding much more than I ever thought I would. After a few rides, ~ 3 wks, I switched to clipless pedals (LOOK). Now, I'm ready for a road bike. I found a great pre-owned Terry Symmetry that I plan to buy. I kind of wish I'd explored my options a bit more before buying the Trek but I really needed to ride a bit to figure out that I even liked cycling and wanted a road bike.

My husband has done a Century (MS150 Dutch Ride in Pa) and I want to do a few charity rides with him this summer. I know that I *could* do 40, 70, or 100 miles on a hybrid I'd much rather do one on a road bike. My DH doesn't *really* understand that (and because he's majorly cheap) and is against me buying a second bike so soon.

I'm pursuing a PhD in Computer Science full time and riding has been a great release for me. I didn't realize how sedentary I'd become these past few years. I'm afraid to ride in the street with cars so I drive to the trail and ride. My longest ride, so far, is 23 miles. I'm looking forward to longer rides once I get my new bike. I also need to get over my fear of cars so that I can ride in a few other places because some of the trails run into residential areas before turning back into park-like trails.

Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and say "hi" to everyone.

Q

[Flur]

Welcome! Riding around cars scares me too.

[PrincessAna]

I'm pursuing a PhD in Computer Science full time and riding has been a great release for me. I didn't realize how sedentary I'd become these past few years. I'm afraid to ride in the street with cars so I drive to the trail and ride. My longest ride, so far, is 23 miles. I'm looking forward to longer rides once I get my new bike. I also need to get over my fear of cars so that I can ride in a few other places because some of the trails run into residential areas before turning back into park-like trails.

I have a PhD in CS! I started biking regularly during grad school too. Anything to get me out of the lab for an hour!

Welcome to TE!
Ana :-)

[j.nurse63]

Just bought my first road bike this week! Loving it!!
I am always 100% aware of those cars and it can be scarey!
The mental/physical positive energy as I ride is great! OK...my tush hurts today but it was still a great ride and certainly a release after a long day.
Welcome and good luck with the search for a bike...
jean