You brought me back to life after my bunion surgery took me away from running for longer than I had anticipated. You took me up mountains in the Bay Area that I had only seen while driving by on a freeway far, far below. You and I completed my first full century (100-mile) ride. Because of you I met a lot of friends that I enjoy riding with, still to this day. I brought you out in freezing temperatures and some scorchers too. You taught me how to climb hills efficiently, because you have so many gears to use. I tipped over more than a few times on you but you never cracked and you always wiped yourself off and kept on rolling, even though it probably hurt a little bit. You were more than patient with me when I learned to change your tire - two in one day, one time. You held strong while I took you down roads FAST, one time at 55 mph. Yeah, I never did that again. Although, I knew with you, I could. I loved buying clothes to match you and everyone recognized me, mainly because of you.
Today I sold you to a very good friend of mine. She's mainly a trail runner/hiker and world traveler but she wants to use you for commuting to work. I watched her ride you around my neighborhood one day and I must say, she knows how to ride. Please be good to her and show her the
So, why did I get rid of a bike that I loved so much? It was just time, that's all.
Meet Candee, my new full carbon 2012 Cannondale Synapse.
With all the riding I'm doing these days, I felt it was time for an upgrade. So far, I like her a lot. I have the Shimano 105, which is the same as I had on Ellen so I didn't have to learn a new way to shift. It is a compact double which is a little scary. I have gone on two rides in the past week and I can tell, I'm going to like her a lot!
I hope to have plenty of stories to tell that include her.
Until later.............
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Wish you many happy miles with Candee.
Now, what is a compact double? (See how much I know about bikes?)
I ride a full carbon bike also, and really really like it a whole lot over aluminum. enjoy!
It's been fun to watch you become a cyclist! Ride on!
Nice tribute to a faithful bike. Sweet new Cannondale! She'll make for some smooth miles. enjoy!
My road bike has a compact double, too, and it's been an adjustment to lose those extra gears. Love the carbon, though...it still hasn't gotten old to show people that I can pick it up with just two fingers. :)
Sweet new ride! Ellen served you well, though. I'm sure Candee will take you where you want to go. :)
Very pretty!!!
Hi Jo Lynn,
I am sorry I am leaving a comment, I can't find your email. I am writing you in the hopes that you want to participate in an e-book we are writing about ultra runners.
We want to tap into the collective craziness (we mean that as a compliment:-)) of this community to challenge and inspire other people to make their own life an ever-greater creative expression of their own goals and dreams… without limits.
Progress so far: We have currently contacted more than 250 ultra runners and received more than 60 answers.
We would ask you to answer a question about your experience with ultra running.
If you'd like to participate please shoot me an email at dreamit@juliossol.com.
Thanks!
All the best,
Jannick
::waves goodbye to Ellen::
With her lime green handlebar tape, I thought she was Lexa for a second.
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