Meet Ms. Seduza...

[Running Mommy]

Thats funny Lise because my son and I decided on Valentina together. He says "because you have to be brave to do an Ironman mom".. And I think he's right. Actually I think it's more like I have to be brave enough to put myself out there and toe the line w/ all the other "athletic looking" types even though I appear to be more of a couch surfer. ha ha!
My neighbor said it best she said "you know the other day Mike (her hubby) was saying that this lady on tv doing exercise didn't look very fit. I stopped him and said well look at Denise! She could run us all under the table and then some. She could kick ALL our azses! I mean yeah I'm THIN, but I'm out of shape. You are FIT! You are IN SHAPE! Your just a BIG girl.But you are a big FIT girl".
As for the high zoot bike. Well yes, I am a VERY lucky girl!But there are certainly higher zoots out there. Like the Orbea for instance. Oh those are PRETTY bikes! There's ALWAYS gonna be a nicer bike out there.
And I almost feel guilty. Like I'm not worthy of such a beautiful bike. But I've worked hard for her, so I think I've earned it. This is my third "road" bike. My first was an entry level Giant. Then the specialized that I still have, and now my tri rig. I'm going to keep my Specialized in case I need a climber, but I think she's going to be more of a trainer in front of the tv bike. Poor girl. She has served me well over the years. I almost feel guilty. Like I'm kicking her to the curb!
How silly is that?!
I just thought of something.. My first bike I passed on to a girl who really wanted to get into tri's but couldn't afford a bike. My hubby was upset that I didn't sell it, but I wouldn't have felt good selling her when I knew someone who needed her and would love her. So maybe my new bike was from the good karma of paying it forward. And if I ever decide to give my little tiger away (the specialized allez dolce) you guys on TE will be the first to know!
Ciao!
You won't be hearing much from me tomorrow.. I'll be RIDING!
Oh- and swimming my 160laps! 2.4 miles!!!! ugh!

[ladyjai]

she's beautiful, and so are you. a wonderful fit. i like the name

[Jo-n-NY]

Your new bike is a beaut. I am wishing you much, much luck with her.

You pics were great. I wish I had a road to no where like that, I would ride it every day (weather permitting for NY of course). Even the off road is my type of off road riding.

Thanks for sharing your bike, plus.

~ JoAnn

[Ninabike]

That is one BEAUTIFUL bike - and you riding her!! Congrats to both you and Brandi!!

Nina

[tprevost]

I love that your son said that about you being brave. Valentina is a wonderful name; made even more special by how proud you son obviously is of you!

Congrats again! Let us know how your ride went today!!!

Tracy

[Brandi]

Please tell me you went riding today? it poured rain and hailed here today so i could not ride. The seat showed up today. We will put it on tomorrow. Thank you again!

[fixedgeargirl]

Awesome bike, awesome dedication, awesome family !

Congratulations!