I don’t like Lance Armstrong, I don’t really like the sun, and I’m not a fan of lycra shorts. Despite this, I have decided to start cycling. Many of my best friends have become avid cyclists over the past year. Two of my friends don’t even drive cars anymore, they just ride their bikes, most of the time over 50 miles a day. They have a great time doing it also.
Recently I have started training to be a kick boxer (muay thai), and I have realized that I need to work on my cardio and my hip strength. I think that riding around town with my friends will be more exciting and motivating then siting in a gym with an ipod on, riding a stationary bike.
I live in Redlands, California. Every year Redlands plays host one of the largest bike races in the United States, “The Redlands Classic“. There are lots of people who cycle around here, so that means lots of used bikes. CraigsList.com is awesome for that sort of stuff.
Last Sunday I bought a used bike through Craigs List.
- Trek 5000 OCLV 56 Carbon Frame
- Shimano 105 Components
- 23/13 cluster
- Mavic Wheels
- New Saddle
- New Brake and Shift cables
Once I figure out what all that means, I will make another post. Right now all I know is that I don’t have all equipment that I need to ride it yet. My good friend Hardcore Steve has been awesome and kicked me down with a helmet and some shoes. I have a feeling that many good times are going to be had if I don’t crash and kill myself, or get hit by a car and die