My BIG news for the week…I bought a bike!
I am so excited about this. I’ve been thinking about it for a bit and it makes sense to me for 2 reasons:
1. A new form of exercise to add to my routine – hoping I will love it.
2. A form of transportation which I really do need as I don’t currently have a car
Even tho I don’t really think I will be able to get out there and ride until after the wedding/taking care of dogs, I purchased while J was out of town and I was able to use her car to shop for it.
I ended up purchasing a Trek hybrid model. A hybrid is a combination of both a road bike and mountain bike. This is all new to me, but I knew that comfort level was a top priority for me and the seat of this bike is so much more comfy than anything I remember riding as a kid. And by the way, I haven’t even been on a bike since high school or maybe Jr. high. I hope it’s true what they say about riding a bike. 😉
I purchased a helmet and have made the commitment to never ride without it. (even in my quiet neighborhood) I used to nanny for 2 doctors and have heard all sorts of scary statistics when it comes to accidents without helmets being worn.
I also bought a little bag that goes on my handle bars – to carry keys, money, sunscreen, etc. I suspect I will want to add some other type of travel pack in the back as I would prefer not to ride my backpack in the hot weather.
So I am good to go and anxious to try it out – I think I will wait until all the wedding festivities are over so I can continue focusing on the current exercise routine, but I am very excited about this new purchase. I’m finding it all very interesting so I will also be adding a section on biking/cycling to the site where I can give you lots of great info on what I’m learning about this.
One other thing, I had actually avoided going to a bike shop for awhile because I had it in my head that I was too big to ride a bike! Is that silly or what?! 😉 Then I started thinking more rationally about it and realized that this is a silly idea and of course much better to start now then when I am thinner. AND who know…I may really fall in love with this. I’ll keep you posted!
