36 hard miles Yesterday . My first event ever and my first long ride with my new Giant rodie the bike performed like a champ. OMG there were a few steep hills that really killed me. The Saddle wasn't that bad for the first 12-15miles but then it started bothering I had to stand up a lot of times the last maybe 5 miles ... I really need to start riding this new bike some more to see if I really gonna need a new saddle. BTW I didn't use a padded short (yeah yeah I know) . Also the way more agressive position with this bike than my steel bike got my lower back with some pain. I am proud of my self though but I know I need to practice some more with this new bike If I want to be able to complete the 50 mile event coming next month.

Did A few mountain bike miles today evening.