New Saddle Demonstration

This week for the women’s only ride, we started with a class session beforehand. There was a large showing, so we split into the new riders and the experienced riders. I now qualify as an “experienced rider”. Actually, I believe the more accurate qualification is “well-educated rider” or maybe even “coached appropriately” but I’ll accept the “experienced rider” label. It’s all a matter of comparison really. Compared to the women showing up who have never ridden before, or haven’t been on a bike in twenty-plus years, I am an experienced road biker (even with only 600 miles, or three months on my legs).

As an “experienced rider” I was taken for the new saddle demonstration and measuring session while the newbie riders were treated to a flat repair lesson. I felt I’d benefit from the flat repair, but I had seen these saddles and was interested to learn more about them. Besides, Pete can teach me flat repair any day. The new saddles are something JD learned about at Trek University this year. They’re the latest from Bontrager and come in three sizes (red, blue, and green – a clever way of disguising small, medium, and large). JD measured my sit bones for the new saddles. As luck would have it, I’m perfectly in between two sizes. Figures! I must say that it’s nice to know for once that this butt doesn’t qualify as “large”. Ha! But, it is measuring my sit bones and not my padding. I’ll take what I can get though.

We were beginning to get the itch to ride. Vicki and I decided we know the route and would head out with the “experienced riders” and meet the group at the usual rendez-vous point. Just then, Steve arrived, so we waited for him to gear up and we headed out! Steve spent most of the ride helping one of the girls learn when to shift. We had a good ride and enjoyed the evening without incidents.

Goals
Today's Miles: 10
Total Miles Achieved: 703.6
Financial Investment: $2015.24
Total Weight Loss: 0