I have been a member of the Austin Duathletes since my second pub run this past fall (pub run: the 3rd Thursday of every month, we run approximately 5 miles while stopping at 3-5 bars along the course). I paid my $15 dues and told my friend Panther, the president, that I am not a cyclist and only just barely own a bike. He didn’t seem to think that was a reason for me not to join…so I did and got an AD t-shirt out of the deal.
I’ve been on several pub runs since that time but until this past weekend had not even attempted to get on my bike. Sunday morning, though, all that changed! Not only did I hop on my bike and take it out for an inaugural spin, I kicked ass! I rode about 32-35 miles on my mountain bike, which I’m told is equivalent to much more than that if I had been on a road bike. I rode on country roads and through trailer parks. I was chased by a vicious chuahua! I rode next to my buddy, Tim the entire way…we took a few wrong turns, but we still made it out just fine!
So what that I had to be picked up by my coach before I made it back to home base?! I still consider my first ride a HUGE success! AND…I’m really excited about getting into cycling. I was dehydrated and tired, but the workout was much more fun that any running workout that I’ve done. I’ve decided to join Team Punishment and see if I can refine my skills. I've been told that I'll have to change my nickname from Banana to Killer Banana to properly represent Team Punishment. I can handle that.
Another sport down…just one more to go before I’m ready for my first triathlon! I'm going to need a good swim coach…
FML. 1.5
4 years ago
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If you train on a mountain bike but race on a road bike, you will be very, very happy. It's like the difference between driving a Yugo and a Maserati. Even a mid-level road bike will make a huge difference. Good luck!
Oh - and Bicycle Sport Shop rents good-quality road bikes if you wanted to rent one to try it out before making the investment in buying.
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