I took a day off from work today. I had a nice ride late morning - 25.5 miles. It was more pleasant than yesterday since it wasn't as hot and humid and there was a really nice breeze. I was almost in front of my home when I did a U-turn and went to the LBS and bought a bike! Although I've been thinking about it for a few weeks, it was totally spur of the moment. Some of you may remember that I bought a Madone 5.2 WSD in late March. I am in love with it! But since I use it almost every single day as my commuting bike and do longer rides on the weekends, I feel as if I am beating it into the ground and it deserves better than that. It has over 2,500 miles on it - in 4 months. The bike that I had been using for over a year (as my commuter) is a Trek 2300 but it doesn't fit me at all. Yes, silly me! It took a new bike for me to realize that I was screwing up my body. Anyway...I talked to a few of the guys at the shop about my choices. I wanted to stay with the Trek WSD since it fits me perfectly. I went with a Madone 4.5 WSD. Someone please take my debit card away from me. My initial feeling is always happiness...then guilt...and then I end up rationalizing and coming to the conclusion that I am saving money on parking and gas, wear and tear on my car and by commuting every day, I am being green and being healthy.