It was really quite simple:
Sunshine + 60*F + New Bike = BIKE RIDE
I worked at the Waffle Stop Grille (a local breakfast joint) until 3ish and was originally going to go for a 6 mile run, however, the roads were just calling, and they were calling loudly. So really it was quite simple (here is more math for ya):
Bike Ride with Britney > 6 Mile Run Alone
So, the better half and I were going to head out on a) my first ride on Frankie the Felt, b) the first outdoor ride of the year and c) the first bike bike ride with Britney (she was going to be riding my old road bike, Gwen). Let me throw more math at ya:
a + b + c = Best Afternoon Ever!
Alas, no more math for you, here is our voyage in pictures:
(Getting the feel for Frankie on the ground)
(BB’s first time with bike shoes and pedals)
(As you can see, we had beautiful scenery…not)
(Stopping for drinks, Britney was afraid to take her hands off the handlebars)
(The classic “two people, a camera and an arm” shot)
(The half-way shot (BB suggested the pose))
(Look, I can match my clothes to my bike!)
(Check out the beautiful scenery now!)
(Britney looking good when we got home)
We capped off an awesome 20 mile ride with a great dinner out. I’m excited to spend more time in the saddle this season, both in training rides and with my better half. I’m super excited to get her into biking so we can share this time together!
This week will be a busy one, longer runs, swimming sessions and plenty more time in the saddle…but it should be a good one, I’ll keep you posted.
Keep it realz, yo.
yay! you finally got to ride fo real yo; )
ReplyDeletegreat pictures too. I like frankie's colors. have a great week of training!
Sah-weet!!! So glad you got out and enjoyed the spring weather!!! Looking good, ladies!!!
ReplyDeleteNice ride! It worked out great that you got a new bike and your old bike is still getting use!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDid you break a bottle of champaign across the head tube before you set out?
Nice ride and good job getting outside! and my goodness, you have NO trees out thar in the plains!
ReplyDeleteJealous - I haven't made it out yet. But next Tuesday it is on the schedule!! What?? What's that you say?? Oh, I hear ya....BB's gonna be doing a tri soon....yep....
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic! The two of you spending time together - RIDING THE BIKE OUTSIDE - YEA!!!! Awesome. Your better half is better about the bike-thing than my Other Half. Can't get him anywhere near two wheels... :) You two look super cute together - my favorite pic! What a GREAT day!
ReplyDeleteRachelle- sorry to burst your bubble, but no triathlons for me! I am ok with running, and am slowly getting on board with the whole biking thing... but swimming!?! I get nervous when someone gets in my lane and is too close to me, let alone having tons of other people climbing over me!! I like my place as the sherpa for now :) Hope to see you at some races this year!
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