Pedal Pusher

I finally ended up getting a bike yesterday. Paid $75 for a used Schwinn Varsity. Really good condition as far as the rims, handlebars, frame, gears, and brakes go. I even like the color. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure from the frame that it's a woman's bike. I don't really care though, the lower top tube makes it easier to dismount - no fear of slamming a leg or package into a bar.

Ended up taking a ride out on the Lake Shore trail up north a few miles yesterday. Gives a really nice view of the city. And for whenever we needed a break, there were a few beaches to chill and grab some food/drink. As for getting to the lake, we had to ride through city streets and whatnot. It was a little scary at first, but that actually doesn't last that long. There's enough of a bike culture here that people will pass you or slow down if they're near the bike lane. I'm actually more scared when driving next to bikes, rather than vice versa. Don't really know if that's good or bad.

I was spent after the ride yesterday, which was kinda pathetic. Sure the pace was faster than my liking, but I'm just out of shape. There was only one real hill, and it was a bridge. After mapping it out, we rode something like 12 miles. Like I said, kinda lame. Today, I went for a ride on part of the southern part of the trail. Really nice views around the Museum Campus. The old Meigs Field (of MS Flight Simulator fame) has a few trails circling through the island now. Once south of here, the trail isn't nearly as crowded, except for around the beaches. After mapping it out, the ride was something like 18 miles. Better, but still nothing impressive. Ah well, at least the efforts match my bike frame.