So I bought a bike from BikesDirect.Com

Yeah I bought one. What of it? The wife finally decided that she wanted some help getting a little more fit and figured since I was losing weight on my road bike, Trek 1.2, she'd like to have one. Few pre-requisites though,

1)It had to be a woman's bike
2)It has to be 'cute'

Well I started setting back the money to try to get her one by Christmas but I soon had enough money to get a entry level model. That's where BD came in. We had checked out a few bikes from KHS, and Jamis. They were nice but no local shop carried them and they would have to be ordered. We weren't trying to drop a ton of money, just enough to see if it was what she wanted to do. After about a month she found what she wanted, the 2009 model of the Windsor Willow. Sora equipped and 'WSD'. So last week we put in the order. While I was gone yesterday the UPS man dropped off the latest ride for our family stable.


So I tore open the box and got everything out and ready to go.



I was kinda worried when I got the UPS shipping info saying the package weighed a whopping 30#'s. Luckily it was a big box with lots of packing. The bike had no visible damage and everything seemed intact.

Well I started throwing everything together. Took my time as to not rush it.


Eventually it all came together and now she's got a nice 22# bike to ride.


Well to anyone looking to get a road bike definitely check out BikesDirect.com. Hope you enjoy the post

The Island Ride

A week ago me and my brother decided to do another ride and this time he was ready. After resting a few days we decided to set out last Wednesday around 7:00 or so. Here's how it went. the first 19 miles were nice. We had the wind to our back and managed to keep up a nice 16 mph pace. We passed so many other bikers! It was great. We stopped halfway to stretch and take in the scenery. Back on our bikes. 19 miles back and this time the wind right into our face. Talk about a struggle. I was starting to get tired but I made it. My lil bro pulled on through all the way to the end. Now we both have a longest ride, almost 39 miles long and ~ 2:45 minutes. Great way to start the day. That and the wife DVR'd the tour so I wouldn't miss a minute.

Preparing for the Ride 7/20/08

I have a 31 mile ride coming up this weekend. More to follow after I'm done.

Well my 31 miler turned in 18. My brother came along after our 5k race here. He struggled some but managed to keep up. We had to cut it short when he started to give out of steam. Oh yeah, it was the first time I rode in the rain. Not the greatest feeling in the world, but we survived and got home safe.

Another New Bike

Well yesterday morning I was out on my run when I noticed some people preparing for a yard sale. I was never really the type to check them out before but today was different. There was something there that caught my eye. I finished my run and headed back to yard sale. There it was standing there, a 70's something Fuji ten speed. I've spent the last few months looking for a 'project' bike to have something to do. That and I've developed an unhealthy addiction to bikes. Go figure how things work out. So there I was looking at this bike. I negotiated a price and headed home to get the checkbook. Amazing! The bike was ridable. It needs tires and few other things but I don't care, it's my new project bike that I plan on converting to a single speed for commuting around town. Luckily the wife wasn't to upset. She's happy for me and I can't wait to get started.

My New Bike

Well a while ago I had been talking with my brother when he had mentioned something about doing a triathlon. All I could think was, 'Yes someone else that wants to do what I'm doing!" Well that began the long daunting task of researching the bike and where to go from there. That and getting permission from the wife. Long story short I finally found a bike, a Trek 1.2. Good starting place and my first real 'road bike.'
After getting the bike it only took 5 weeks for the water to stop falling from the sky. Yeah, what's up with that? I have never seen so much rain in my life. I took my first ride on Thursday morning and let me tell you it was great. 05:30 in the morning with little traffic, the sun trying to peak out and a nice cool breeze blowing. I took off and dealt with little traffic as I strolled through town. The drawbridge was a problem as I had to dismount and carry the bike across the grating. Not to bad. Taking off again looking at the ocean water before sunrise can really do wonders. 30 minutes later I walked back in my house feeling great. My dogs on the other hand didn't like that I was coming in wearing this weird thing on my head, but at least I know they bark!. I'm looking forward to my next ride as now I'm hooked. Waiting on my brother to get his so we can start planning some rides. Life isn't as exciting when your driving a car compared to the few inches of tire you have touching the pavement on a bike. Well till next time.

Well it all starts somewhere

Well I'm just looking for a place to keep up with everything that I do, limited as it may be, and I figured why not. Just someplace for family and friends to know what's going on. More to come when I do more.