I was soooo inspired by Charlie's beach bike ride adventures. I thought... that sounds perfect. I'll get a bike. I always loved my bike as a child and teen... the sun on my back, wind in my face and all that. It'll work the areas I need to focus on legs and thighs...
BUT and there's a big BUT...
I haven't been on a bike in 15+ years (maybe longer) so of course I decided to buy my bike and christen it with a 5 mile ride (in mid-day 100+ degree summer sun.) That's so me.
Here's me upon arriving home all sweaty and happy on my new bike...
The Great Bike Experiment of 2008 is a success.
Success equals getting home with the bike and me in one piece and looking forward to my next ride.
This is the catalog shot of my Electra Townie 8 speed:
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