It was about 5 years ago that I borrowed a bike to go on a leisurely ride with friends in Nashville. We pedaled around a few country roads before stopping for lunch at Arrington Vineyards. I had no idea way back then what that one bike ride would turn into. It’s like I was a kid again, loving every second of riding a bike. So not too long after, I bought a bike of my own to ride around the neighborhoods. Found this gem at a Nashville estate sale for $35!
My loyalty to the bike is so deep that I even used it for two sprint triathlons in north Florida(recaps here and here). Looking back at those two races, I am kind of baffled that I thought it was a good idea to ride it! But with that said, it did so well. Was I working twice as hard to go half as fast as everyone else? Absolutely. But having spectators and race officials compliment my bike made me really happy. The bike is Secretariat in my eyes. And it will always be a legend! It’s time, though.
Time for something new.
Today I picked up my brand new Trek Domane. To say I’m very excited and full of anticipation for taking this bike out for another sprint triathlon is the biggest understatement of the year. I can’t wait to use it in my next race (October) to see how much faster I can be and maybe, hopefully, I can finish in the top 3 of my age group.
Updates on the way as training continues!
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