Sunday, March 15, 2009

Lots of date rides......


I finally got a road bike! We had been talking about it forever and the day finally came! We had been wanting to get me a bike so that Ben and I could do something "sporty" together! I like my running, spin class, and own gym workouts and he likes his mountain climbing, extreme sports, lifting and so on. We have been talking about what we can both do together that would entail having fun, getting exercise and being together! Well, since Ben already had a road bike we thought that it would be a good idea for me to get one too! We went to the bike store yesterday to just go looking and see if anything would be the right fit. We actually went to buy some spin shoes for my spin class so I could get a better workout! There are a ton of bikes there and good thing Ben knows what he is looking for because I had not a clue....just knew I did not want anything that had pink, purple or any other girly color to it! Could you imagine me on a pink or purple bike....not thank you!! Anyways, we found a few but Ben was not satisfied until he asked the man to see one that was higher on the second rack. Of course I was like...ohh I like the colors....until I saw the price! It was not the price that we had discussed before coming to the store! He later said that he tried to hide the price knowing that I would say that I did not need a bike of that $$$ amount. So, I took it for a spin and it was quite funny because I really don't remember the last time I had ridden a road bike! HAHA and now to put me on one that has way thin wheels....oh my! It was fun though and I could imagine myself cruising along the road with Ben and sloughing off these love handles that seem to cling onto me and never want to let go! Ben had to work on a homework assignment for his school so we went to Panera to use their fast internet and sip on some coffee. After much thought and deliberation and Ben telling me it was not a matter of the price tag but that it was a bike I will have forever, can andvance/improve on, use together and also use for future family fun we went back and got it! We got some good flyer miles which is a bonus! Also included in the package were these lovley padded black bike shorts!! Ummmmm can you give me a whoot whoot for I am going to be sporting some lovely spandex material!! One benefit to them is that the legs/thighs look a bit slimmer! :) We wanted to go riding today but it has been raining all day long! Does the weather man not know that I just made a purchase and want to use it??!! I will post photos later when Ben and I go out to bike of the whole updo and riding experience!

7 comments:

  1. My husband would be soooo jealous!!! He has been wanting me to get a bike and ride with him for years. I keep telling me it's just not something i want to do. You're so adventurous :) I wish i had that trait in myself. Enjoy your bike rides and i hope to see lots of pics. Who knows spandex could make a return on the fashion must have :)-

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  2. this is a must see...i want to see ms. katie in her aerodynamic helmet!! please please ride by my house!! haha j/k!! that is awesome...i am excited i know you've wanted that for a while now!

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  3. We went around a bit yesterday in between the rain and all....I will let you know when I do it again! My helmet is on order!

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  4. Ha! Do you know that you go to church with the local weather man? Maybe you should have a few words with him... Although today the weather is gorgeous!! Congrats on the bike girl!

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  5. Ok...Sweetie you sold me on it :) We're going to look for bikes tonight. He's stoked!!!

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  6. JEALOUS! That is awesome. Hope you get some spring sun to ride in :)

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  7. Come to California! We have great rode bike trails! And I would feel a lot less self conscious in my silly padded biking capri's. :)

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