Brought home my baby today...

[northstar]

Hi all,

Just had to post...after lots and lots of test rides, I brought home my new Trek 5000 WSD. Coming off a hybrid, it sails along like a rocket! And here's the kicker...I dove in headfirst and went clipless, and had no trouble at all on my first ride around the neighborhood...no fright, no falls! I'm a believer!

When I get a pic, I will post it. (By the way, her name is Myrtle.)

Love these boards. I would have been totally overwhelmed going into the LBS without the knowledge I've gained here from all of you. It's nice to have so many mentors at one's fingertips!

[teigyr]

Yay!!! I look forward to seeing the pictures! That is a fantastic name too. Congrats!

[mlove]

Congratulations. We are all looking forward to pictures of Myrtle.

[mimitabby]

happy new bike to you!

[Geonz]

Happy happy happy !!!

(Just be sure to 'fess up when you do or don't fall from the clipless )

[Trekhawk]

Congratulations on your new beauty.
Happy riding.

[northstar]

I will totally 'fess up when I fall. I have a sneaky feeling it is beginner's luck!

[pyxichick]

Northstar,

Congratulations on your first road bike!

Now are you ready to join the MN Velo Bellas?

Do you live near the river road? I'm just off Lake St. and West RR in Mpls. and I love riding around the river. It never gets old for me.

happy trails!

kate

[Kano]

Northstar,

Congratulations on your first road bike!

Now are you ready to join the MN Velo Bellas?

Do you live near the river road? I'm just off Lake St. and West RR in Mpls. and I love riding around the river. It never gets old for me.

happy trails!

kate

OOOOH Pyxi -- what a pretty place to ride! It's been years and years, but...

Karen in Boise

[IntenseRide]

Happy day, new bike in the stable! I brought my new road bike home a couple of weeks ago and 'she' argues constantly with my two other mountain bikes on the hooks.

[northstar]

Kate,

I live in NE Mpls, about a 5 minute ride from Stone Arch...so it doesn't take me long to get on the river road. We're lucky to live in a city with such great places to ride. Last time I was down there (a couple weeks ago when it was 80), I was on my hybrid, on the path, watching all of these awesome roadies fly by on the road, and I kept thinking, "That WILL be me someday!"

Hmmm, Velo Bellas...(getting nervous) I've never done a group ride. And I'm not into racing. Would that still be a good fit for me, as a beginner?

Molly

[IntenseRide]

Kate and Molly...

I hadn't realized you are both in Minneapolis also! So am I and have no idea where the River Road is since I'm a beginner in riding the road. Can you tell me where this is? I'm on the southwest side of Minneapolis. Also, are there cycling clubs for roadbiking? I'm mainly into mountainbiking, but would sure like some pointers on how this is done and the best places to ride.

[Jo-n-NY]

Kate,

I live in NE Mpls, about a 5 minute ride from Stone Arch...so it doesn't take me long to get on the river road. We're lucky to live in a city with such great places to ride. Last time I was down there (a couple weeks ago when it was 80), I was on my hybrid, on the path, watching all of these awesome roadies fly by on the road, and I kept thinking, "That WILL be me someday!"

Hmmm, Velo Bellas...(getting nervous) I've never done a group ride. And I'm not into racing. Would that still be a good fit for me, as a beginner?

Molly

hmmmm, 80 degrees in MN....the company I work for is home based in Eagan. Well, I am here in NY and it is freezing. We all are under the assumption that you guys have more winter than we do. However, I hear it is a very cyclist friendly state, unlike here. Send some of those warm temps our way!!!

~ JoAnn

PS....your bike is beautiful. What a great color. Don't worry, I have yet to post of my bike and I am on my second bike. I also lack the skills.