Shoebox

Puyallup, WA here. Live up on South Hill area, not the best area for cycling (few bike lanes or even shoulders), but I've managed to find a few training routes. Lifelong cyclist, but I had pretty much only ridden Mtn bikes that I turned into commuter/recreational rides. Last year I finally decided to do STP and after starting training realized that I wasn't going to be able to take the hand/wrist pain after 20 miles. So I bought a road bike and love it! I was able to get through STP just fine without walking or even stopping going uphill. I love doing organized rides, and would love to do more, but $ and pesky family get in the way. Just went to the Tacoma Bike Swap, that was great, was able to buy some different chainrings & handlebars that work great on my bike!