Frank, in a former life (I was a hell of alot younger) I did 100km on a road bike on my 34th birthday, I couldn't wait for it to end. I'm now using a Cannondale mountain bike for mostly pavement rides, a great workout with very reduced speeds.
Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "frank theriault" Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:56 PM Subject: Re: OT:My weekend on a bike-was: Rabbit ears DO make good TV. > --- Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now, I'm really impressed! > > > > Well, let me tell you, Ken, 180 km on a track bike is > only fun for about the 1st 1/2 of the ride. Luckily > there were no really big hills, just softly rolling > ones. In fact, the downhills were worse than up - I > was quite envious that everyone else could coast, get > down into a nice aero-tuck, and zip down easily at 70 > or 75 kph. > > Last "training ride" I went on, I borrowed a road > bike, and it was wonderful. > > Now that I'm not couriering anymore, and getting out > on longer rides to stay in shape, I really have to get > a proper road bike. I love my track bike, but it's > really only practical in town. > > I have a friend who bought a Cervelo frame from the > factory, and he's willing to part with it for about > 1/4 the price of a new one... (if only I could afford > one even at that price). > > I'm glad I did yesterday on a track bike, just to say > I did it. After that, it's just being foolhardy > <vbg>. > > cheers, > frank
