I have been jealous that James can out ride and out step me in the last 12 months. I had a bike that I was kindly given years ago but it was too small for me so I finally decided it was time for me to get a new bike.
Last weekend we dropped into the Clarence Street Cyclery and after ALOT of searching I found the bike for me. It was on SALE and it was 50% off so we paid for it and picked it up today.
We took the train into the city and on Friday James had dropped his bike in to have a service so we picked them both up and headed for home. It was a little scary at first to be honest but within a few hundred meters I was feeling more comfortable and getting used to the gearing.
We rode over the Pyrmont bridge and through Darling Harbour up past the Entertainment centre and then across George Street down Regent and into home. With pedestrian traffic and wet pavement and roads we didnt push it but I really was amazed at how nice the bike was to ride.
It all seemed to just flow and work smoothly it was the user who needs more practice at changing the gears. I was surprised how easy I made it home and if the rain would have let off I would have been keen to keep going but the humid wet weather made for not a comfortable ride.
So I have ridden my first 4kms and cant wait for the next 4000kms. Who wants to join us in exploring this city by pedal power?
