Matthew's gift to me for Mother's Day and for my MA graduation is this wonderful bike! We tried out lots of bikes, and this one was the winner (by a long shot). This morning Matthew and I went for an 11 mile ride. For cyclists, this might seem like a paltry distance, but I feel like I should win a jersey for making it home in one piece! I really enjoy the smoothness and the speed, and I realize now why cyclists (NOT "bikers") like Davis so much-- no hills. Our ride today averaged about 13 miles per hour, though the other day I was riding 19 mph with the help of a tail wind!
The best part of the ride was the trip back, when I felt more comfortable and solid on the bike (and I knew lunch was right around the corner). The worst part of the ride was getting sprayed by Matthew as he blew his nose into the wind. Gross. It was a light mist, but still. I think I'm going to like riding. I'll keep you posted. My goal for the summer is to be able to ride from Davis to Winters (have coffee and breakfast at Putah Creek Cafe) and ride home-- a 30 mile loop.
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If you're Lance, what does that make me, Sheryl Crow?
Seriously, now. They broke up, so that analogy can't possibly work. You can be Eddie Merckx (legendary, uber-cool). Thanks for the wonderful present, sweetie, and thanks for letting me keep up with you on the road! Love, G
Hi Lance :-)
You look awesome with your new bike... and if you even endured some 'road spray' on your first ride - that counts as some kind of official 'christening', doesn't it?
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