While I would like to say I am an avid cyclist, it is not true. What I am, is in that gray area between a leisure cyclist and a true cycling enthusiast. I enjoy riding on trails on a regular basis but I am not inclined to ride 50 miles at stretch. Read about my longest bike ride (and the subsequent near death experience).

My Spiffy New Bike

Recently, I got a new bike. I am completely infatuated with it. My old bike was a "comfort" bike whereas my new one is a lovely full-suspension mountain bike from K2. It is a WSD bike, which means it has a woman-specific design. I have long legs and a short torso, so it is a godsend.

There is some debate as to whether there is any real benefit to women-specific design, but I can attest that it has made a huge difference to my riding. I grabbed a picture of my bike (the Ridgeline) from the K2 web site. Isn't it pretty? It has pretty graphics you can't see, but you can see the nice components!

Richard is a much more accomplished cyclist than I am. Usually Richard rides circles around me, but with my new bike he actually has to work at it a little!

Cycling Links

• The Vine Ride
• King County Cycling Resources
• Cascade Cycling Club
• Seattle Weekly Article on Bike Commuting in Seattle

Upcoming Rides

• Chilly Hilly (Richard)
• 7 Hills of Kirkland (Richard)
• American Cancer Society Bike to Battle Cancer (Gena and Richard)
• Emerald City Lights Bike Ride (Gena and Richard)