I got a new bike!!

[Rebekah H]

Rebekah - I just got my Bianchi from these guys too! I opted for the 105 version, which sadly does not have as much celeste on the frame. They had celeste tape in the store so I asked Graham to tape it up with that. They are terrific and I LOVE the bike, which I have christened Lola. I also replaced the saddle with the Selle Italia Diva (in white of course).

We will see you on the Trace one of these days!

Lola's a beauty and the addition of the celeste tape is perfect! Graham was also our salesperson. He was pretty funny, which I appreciate because I can never take anything seriously when I am spending (for me) a ton of money. You should have seen me buying land for our house. It was almost embarrassing.

I'm looking forward to riding the Trace after my CF ride in a few weeks. Right now, I'm focusing on building up to keep my rotund derriere on the bike for 60 miles. I know I can do the 30, no problemo, but if I can do the 60 I will feel like Rocky. It's been such a fun process, learning that even though I am insanely out of shape (unless you count round and lumpy) and haven't exercised in years, that my body can do so much more than I ever thought it was capable of. I was running over the summer and got super discouraged when I got a raging case of shin splints that came very close to putting me on crutches stopped my fun. I love the pain and agony of running, but my body just isn't fit for it yet. Maybe next spring, because I'm a glutton for punishment. Hopefully, by then, I will be in much better shape and will have a proper supporting structure for running.