I bought a bicycle

I have to admit I haven't ridden a bike in several years-in fact I gave my last bike which I bought in 1980(!!) to my dad.
I had been thinking about this for a while so I did it!

Its a Trek 7200 and they installed the kickstand/water bottle holder and Trek Incit Computer for another $40. Trek helmet too (on sale). They call it a hybrid bike vs a road bike-the handlebars aren't turned under as I don't want to stress out my hands/wrists more.

So I have to take it for a ride tonite.

And Neil doesn't know yet.

Wow! You're brave! I haven't been on a bicycle in decades. I think the last time I rode one was when I was 17 or 18 years old. I find the seats too uncomfortable to sit on.

Have fun and stay safe! There are lots of crazy drivers around who don't give a second thought about cyclists.

While we are a good 10 miles from the "larger" communities our road is used quite regularly by many cyclists so I'm not too worried.

Good for you!! I ordered a 7500 hybrid Trek last week. I can't wait until it arrives. I am lucky as I live a few miles from the PA Rails to Trails. Post photos if you can. It would be great to see you and your bike. I purchase a Mountain Trek train for my daugther. It is a bike with one wheel that attaches to my bike. I have been using it on my Mountain bike and we just love it. I see people of all ages on the trail. It is very beautiful riding along the river and through the woods. The the wild life, however, we came across a rattlesnake on the bike path over the weekend. Scared the bajeebees out of me!

Good on you, that looks like a nice bike!! Hybrids are a really good mix for someone who wants to ride for pleasure - the comfort of a mountain bike, with the feel of a road bike. Make sure you tell Neil that he's expected to get out with you

I had it sitting outside when he drove in the driveway tonite!!
I said he know has to ride a girls bike to the video store. Took a ride the computer said 7.9 miles-might be a 10th less as Neil rode it around the driveway. Its been a long,long time-I got to get my balance a bit-the brakes are so touchy or responsive I guess. I was kinda weird wearing a helmet though. I kinda felt like the witch from the Wiard of Oz!!

i would love to be able to ride my bike again.
Both the motorcycle kind, and the human power kind again

Cool Gail, can I ask how much you paid for it? I'm in the market for one myself.

I use to have a Trek many years ago and havent ridden in a long time, but have really been thinking of taking it up again. I hope you have so much fun!!! I will have to get use to helmet too.

I got it at Wheel & Sprocket-I know there is at least one location in the Milwaukee area.
With the helmet, the three accessories it came to about $550. The bike was $60 less at the store than the posted price on their website.

So how is the bike riding going?

woohoo bike riding is fun! feel the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth!

Well I only had to "long" (8 miles) rides so far-hopefully I can ride later today!!