On the road again

I have missed being out on the road for the last ten days.  It was just too hot. 

Today it was only 78° when I started out.  It was great to ride.  I picked one of my favorite routes and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It might be a good time to talk about my bike.

I bought a 24 speed Specialized Sirrus in June.  It has grip shift gears and toe clips.

It also has straight handle bars.  I didn’t want to have to bend over too much to use the drop down handles.  This works for me for now.  If I ever get really serious I may have to upgrade my bike.

I’m a little bit paranoid about not being seen by drivers on the road so I added a rear LED light.  This light wasn’t very expensive and it blinks or strobes.  It makes me feel safer.

That’s also why I picked a white bike.  I figure anything that helps drivers see me is a good thing.

I just have to remember to turn it off after my rides.

The seat is the standard seat that came with it.  It has some cushioning but not a lot.  I was saddle sore for a few days at the beginning.  I’ve spent some time adjusting it up and down a little to get it to feel comfortable.

I’ve really enjoyed this bike so far.  It’s lightweight, shifts easily and gets me where I want to go.