
Originally Posted by
khagelberg
Heck, it's two months later now, and I can ride 9 miles at a clip before I even realize it. (This week I've ridden 50 miles

Woo-hoo -- I have NEVER done 50 of anything before) and I take one road ride a week with a club I really enjoy struggling to keep up with.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the bike, but it seems like I'm carrying a Buffalo up the hills. (That could partially be me), but other riders say I'm working harder because my bike is slower and heavier.
Still having a great time, and surprising myself every day -- I'm sure you will too. --Kymberli
THink of it as "strength" training!! You and I have the same bike. I rode it all winter and man when I got my first road bike I thought I was Flying!! I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for that Navigator but I shoulda got the road bike First!
and woooohoooo on your 50 mile week!.....WTG!! Wasn't that just about one of the bestest feelings in the world?? You Go Girl!!!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"