We all have various interests that compete for our time and dollars.

I haven't been riding as much because I was playing string bass for a Huge production of Beauty & the Beast. So life was a work, go to rehearsal/show, home, crash, work, etc.

All I can say is that we took some of the numbers at aerobic tempos, so I really got a workout.

And so now I'm out of the biking habit - but I have some cool bass callouses.

On the positive side, I just figured out how to haul my viola on my recumbent, and will ride (VERY uphill) to rehearsal this Thursday.

As for Smurf's bike? Actually, it sounds like you have made your decision. Right now, a road bike might be the best thing for you. And aren't we women allowed to change our minds?

MomOnBike
(trying to decide if she can still remember how to ride a horse...)