Since I did a 4 mile run yesterday, I decided to go biking this morning instead. I took my mountain bike for a 12 mile spin. I had been riding my road bike all season, but I just felt like sitting upright and did not want to put my bike shoes on. It was a great ride, but the whole time I felt like I was cheating on my road bike. I know, that sounds weird!
I love my bikes. Not like loving my kids, more like loving a pet. I know they are not alive and have no feelings, but I love them and have these feelings none the less. When I first starting competing in Tri's, I had a vintage, very heavy 10 speed. Pretty sure it was from the 70's. Then a very dear friend of mine gave me his Kestrel road bike... all carbon.. so light.. very generous gift, but it was a tad too big for me. I knew if I wanted to continue racing, I would need to invest in a good road bike that fit me perfectly. I'm only 5'2", so I need like the smallest adult bike. I went to a bike store in 2011 and had a proper bike fit. I laid down the cash and bought my Specialized Dolce. We have been racing ever since.
A couple of weeks ago I was over my sister's new house. She was still unpacking boxes in her garage and I decided to take a look at her Trek hybrid she recently bought. I took it for a spin in her cul de sac and fell in love. Super light weight and comfy to ride, although hers is also too big for me. I got in my head that maybe I want to change from a road bike to a hybrid. But, I really can't justify the cost. Then I started to feel guilty about letting go of my road bike. I just can't do it. I love it that much. So now I am resurrecting my mountain bike. I dusted it off and did a tune up yesterday afternoon. I'm thinking about switching out the thick nubby tiers for flat lighter ones, to make it feel more hybridy (yes I made that up). Perfect compromise. I will continue to train and compete with my road bike, but I will toss in a couple rides on the mountain bike every now an then. Just need to get over this stupid guilt!
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