Saturday, March 7, 2009

madone


I picked up my bike yesyerday afternoon. I wasn't planning on riding, I'm getting over a cold, but it's such a nice bike. And it was such a nice day. So I took it out for a short 15 mile trip. Quite a change from my Surly CrossCheck! It goes fast faster than I'm used to, handles corners beautifully, and the brakes almost threw me the first time I hit them hard. The weather is supposed to get crummy again but spring can't be far away, right? I'm really looking forward to riding when it's hot and sunny. Long, long rides through the countryside. Gotta get ready for the mountains!

7 comments:

  1. that's a sweet ride. i'd have a hard time not riding it too.

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  2. Now, that is a good looking hunk of metal! I'm usually more partial to the rusty kind, but this shiny bit is nice! Congrats on the new purchase.

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  3. I thought your wife said you were new in blogland, but this misunderstanding can be my mistake, as English isn't my language. Well what to say now? Welcome in blogland is a little odd, as you have done a few posts already. What about: I love that joke about Lance's stolen bike?
    Ok that's it, greetings from a country where everybody bikes, LiLi.

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  4. That is a beauty! If you ever fall down you must remember to hop up quickly and say, "I meant to do that!" Good old Pewie...

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  5. I'm with you... but a friend of mine just gave up his Orca in favor of a CrossCheck. I don't get it.

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  6. I had to explain to my wife that I need the Surly for commuting (if I ever get the chance to do that) and the mountain bike, and the hybrid....and now a carbon fiber road bike seems to be about right.

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