Bikes. Bikes. Bikes.

Today was bike day in Manhattan. Bikes bikes everywhere bikes. Not only is it the start of bike month but this morning was the bike tour through all of the neighborhoods in New York. So needless to say every direction I looked there were bikers galore. Seeing all of the bikers while on a lovely walk with E made me want to jump on the Contessa and take off. We walked by Cadence and went inside for a look. The place is amazing and not nearly as intimidating as I had been told it would be. No one seemed to care that I wasn't a pro! The guys were friendly and I want to go back when I have more time and my wallet! After our walk and a stop for cookies, I took my bike back to NYC Velo and got SPD Pedals put on. yea! I'm a real biker now! I'm not a Fred! I was hoping they would do my bike fit too but the place was packed with people who had rented bikes for the tour around town. So I rode home down West 3rd. I kept my right foot clipped in and used my left to stop and balance at every block. Traffic was insane. Potholes were everywhere and I almost fell on Bowery. I made it home in one piece and headed to Chelsea Piers for a session with v. She worked me out hard and my legs still ache. I do love it though and I realize I need to make better use of my membership at CP. So here I am two months into training and starting to notice a difference and actually looking forward to the next three months until the Tri. I still can't believe that I'm doing any of this but it makes me smile, especially riding the Contessa.