Don't wait until next season to get started.

If you like the Trek 2200 and it will motivate you to get a riding routine estabished, then the $1450 is worth it. All of the above suggestions are good. Insist that the bike shop perform a post sale tune-up 30 days after you've started riding. The bike will "settle" and will require some readjustments. Any good Bike shop should include this service along with the purchase price of your bike.

Also find out if they will throw in some other items you may need.
1. Patch kit and levers to fix a flat tire
2. Air pump to pump up repaired flat tire

Anything else they would be willing to throw in to enhance your riding experience.

Helmet
Shoes
Socks
gloves

The important thing is to get something that will motivate you to get out and ride.