Im hooked!
 

After months of researching online and getting advice from friends and LBS around my community i decided on a bike to invest on, a used 2009 Giant Defy 1. Its been about 6 weeks since i brought it home from the bike shop and have used it for my work commute at least 3 days each week since i got it, a couple of rides with friends and short family rides with my wife and lil one in a trailler hook up.
In between rides i think of tons of questions i want answers for, i browse through the forum and right before i get to type out my question i come to realize the best answer i will get will be "just keep riding and enjoy your bike, dont overthink it!" And im happy with that so i move on...
Im tracking my rides with Endomondo and are amazed how quickly the total miles are adding up, im excited to go 2 weeks without having to fill up on gas (i was getting gas at least once every week) and love the feeling of being exhausted yet energized that after the longer rides.
Im truly hooked on this biking thing, i hope to keep on racking up miles and enjoying it every step of the way...

Gotta love saving on gas! I'm a new rider and I deffinately know where your coming from, just be sure to find motivation so you don't forget how much fun your having!

Me too !! I bought my roadie on black friday and have a little over 800 miles on it now, commute to work when I can, I'm doing intervals now trying to increase my avg. speed. really hooked on it for sure, Keep stomping those Pedals, If you have a smart phone check out the Strava app, it will track your rides and if you set up some segments it will clock you thru them each ride and compare times.

Welcome to the group! Try to find some friends the ride with, it will push you harder!

Excellent. Cycling is fantastic, isn't it?

Super cool for you mate, very awesome. I have the same bike as you, bought new in 2009, and have loved riding it too. Glad you are enjoying it too, welcome to the fun! :)

Cycling is addictive, just keen an eye on your budget w/ all those accessories :)




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