Pixiegloss - I looked at a Giant Avail at a bike shop here and took it for a test ride. I really liked it!

I'm new, too. I've been a solely recreational biker for 10 years, but for some odd reason this year I am hooked!

I told one of my friends I wanted to ride in a Century ride and she just looked at me and said "so, you just woke up this morning and decided you are going to ride a 100 mile race? Who does that?" I laughed and said "I guess I do!"