Bought a road bike!!

[kelownagirl]

Picked her up today and took her out for a spin around the neighbourhood. It is SO fast compared to my mountain bike. I tried the hill I usually labour up at 8 km/h and I was able to easily do 13-14 km/h without even using my inhaler first. I'm sure I could go faster if I was able to push. Then I tried the clipless pedals - rode around the block more than a dozen times, first clipping in and out of one foot, then the other, then finally I tried both feet and ta-da - I was doing it! I only fell once and that was on the grass in the front yard, when I was just standing there trying to clip in. Got a nice bruise on my thigh from the handle bars but oh well, coulda been a lot worse. I am so going to love riding that bike... Had to go in and change into my new RS Flex shorts and my new Sugoi tank top just to complete the picture.... The seat feels pretty good too, especially with the padding in the new shorts. Sigh, I love that bike. Have to put her away for a week now while I go visit the inlaws. Will look forward to doing some real riding soon...

barb

[crazycanuck]

Hey barb,

I have a giant ocr1 as well (bought it from mellic..)..I really notice the difference from my old mtn bike...so much lighter & oh so fast! I'm working on speed & hills on most of my rides. Yesterday morning i managed to keep the speed round 30km/hr...

(It's been helpful with off road riding too. When i jump on my scott mtb i notice the hills aren't as bad, i've gained speed & a bit better handling...)

happy riding dear.

c

[Patti37]

Great new bike.

The parents are awesome to give you such a great present. However, my guess is you are a special teacher and the parents wanted to show their appreciation for the work you did with their children.