Pedal-Driven Recreational Vehicle

For my birthday back in January Hubby Tony gave me a gift certificate for a new bicycle.  That day we visited the store and I got some basic information, but it wasn't a good day for a test ride so I said I'd come back another day. 

It's now almost two months later.  Thanks to the coldest, snowiest winter in several years I never made it back to the store.  Today it finally felt like early spring, so after lunch I headed out to get my bike.  I explained to the salesperson that I was looking for something I could ride for recreation, mainly on streets and paved trails.  He made some suggestions, then let me do test rides out in the parking lot.  After trying out a few different styles I made my decision.

Trek

My new bike is a beautiful dark teal color, with white decals on the frame.  It has an adjustable stem so the handlebar angle can be adjusted up or down, and a dropped center bar that makes it easy to get on and off.  

When I got home I took the bike out for a ride in the neighborhood.  I was a joy to feel the wind in my hair as I pedaled along.  So much different than my old bike, which had geriatric gears that didn't respond immediately and a chain that tended to fall off the derailleur when I shifted.  I especially appreciated the nice suspension system and cushion seat.

I'm looking forward to putting many miles on this bicycle.

Five years ago today: Benvenuti