Back in the Saddle (Reston, VA)
07-31-14 | 01:13 PM
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Back in the Saddle (Reston, VA)
After a 25 year hiatus, I decided to buy a new touring bicycle in April 2014, set a "Century" day goal, and hope to do some bikepacking overnight trips next year and perhaps try the C&O/Gap trail from DC to Pittsburgh.
Happy to report I've pedaled 850 miles the past 4 months, achieved my Century goal (115 miles in 6.5 hours), and totally loving the freedom and adventure that cycling delivers.
So far, all I've added to the stock build is a Lezyne Alloy Drive Hand Pump, Spurcycle Black Bell, Abus Phantom Lock, and a German Handlebar Mirror. Considering adding a randonneur-style integrated front rack/decaleur and front handlebar bag, but still undecided.
Slowly learning how to maintain the bike (Park Tool manual, YouTube videos, REI classes), but it's still a challenge.
Then I made the "mistake" of watching 3 weeks of Tour de France coverage, and now I want to get a used, fast, vintage road bike too
Alas, maybe next year.
Happy to report I've pedaled 850 miles the past 4 months, achieved my Century goal (115 miles in 6.5 hours), and totally loving the freedom and adventure that cycling delivers.
So far, all I've added to the stock build is a Lezyne Alloy Drive Hand Pump, Spurcycle Black Bell, Abus Phantom Lock, and a German Handlebar Mirror. Considering adding a randonneur-style integrated front rack/decaleur and front handlebar bag, but still undecided.
Slowly learning how to maintain the bike (Park Tool manual, YouTube videos, REI classes), but it's still a challenge.
Then I made the "mistake" of watching 3 weeks of Tour de France coverage, and now I want to get a used, fast, vintage road bike too
Alas, maybe next year.
07-31-14 | 04:29 PM
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Used??? Why not new. Nothing like a NEW road bike. 
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
