Friday, June 15, 2007
Me 1: Road 0
Well, this morning I took the new bike out for what was probably my first ride outside of the gym for about 4 or 5 years.
I have to say that the whole 'riding a bike is something you never forget how to do' rang true (thankfully) and that the past few months in the gym made the whole experience much more pleasant that I think it could have otherwise been.
I also managed to use the clipless pedals without any kind of drama or disaster, and I have to say the difference between riding locked in vs. riding regularly is quite noticeable. As apprehensive as I had been about this whole 'riding across Finland idea', today gave me a great confidence boost.
Finland ain't all that.
I have to say that the whole 'riding a bike is something you never forget how to do' rang true (thankfully) and that the past few months in the gym made the whole experience much more pleasant that I think it could have otherwise been.
I also managed to use the clipless pedals without any kind of drama or disaster, and I have to say the difference between riding locked in vs. riding regularly is quite noticeable. As apprehensive as I had been about this whole 'riding across Finland idea', today gave me a great confidence boost.
Finland ain't all that.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I want to ride my bicycle!
FINALLY, I am a bike owner.
Yes, yes, I know... it's taken a while considering the whole objective of my trip next month... I accept some of the blame. I did happen to be looking for a bike between model years, which has meant waiting for the new containers to come in and get unloaded.
I ended up with a Giant CRX4 - which looks something like this.
Now I just need to use the damn thing. Just my luck we've hit a cold snap over the past week or so... As if having to wear tight shorts wasn't bad enough...
Yes, yes, I know... it's taken a while considering the whole objective of my trip next month... I accept some of the blame. I did happen to be looking for a bike between model years, which has meant waiting for the new containers to come in and get unloaded.
I ended up with a Giant CRX4 - which looks something like this.
Now I just need to use the damn thing. Just my luck we've hit a cold snap over the past week or so... As if having to wear tight shorts wasn't bad enough...
