incidents & accidents

I took a little spill yesterday. It was the classic tip over incident many, most, all have at least once while getting used to clip-in cycling shoes. Feels like my bruises have bruises this morning. My only bike accident in almost 4,000 miles of cycling.

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riding on a bike with no name

I've been riding my new road bike and am starting to feel comfortable with the increased speed and the different riding posture. Went on my first ride the other day using cycling shoes that are clipped into the pedals. Guess I was expecting to really feel a difference in terms of speed and power up hills, but I really didn't. I did feel more "confined." Managed not to tip over though. A small victory!

My bike, she needs a name. Ideas?

A quick pic in front of the Williams Pond off the American River.

Update on the fitness weight loss: legs are starting to look more like they used to i.e., slimming down and muscle definition developing especially in the calves. But, I'm not losing any weight according to the scale and the fit of my jeans. I'm staying at 10 pounds more than I want to be.

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must be love

My new bike: Felt ZW5 2010

After reaching the 3,000 mile goal on my Trek hybrid, I decided that my passion for biking had been proven. It was now time to enter the world of road biking. Got a smokin good deal from a local, indie bike shop on this all carbon frame beauty because she's a 2010. Still getting used to her and riding with cheap temporary pedals. Bought biking shoes yesterday and ordered pedals. Onces the pedals arrive, I'm going to sign up for a session with the "fitting guru."

It feels great to be excited about riding again!

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