Time for a ride

Well I didn’t realize it, but I have had some early adopters of my blog waiting for an update.  Recently I found out that my passion to get off the couch and “Get Recreation” back into my life recently got the attention of a website called HeathAndFitnessTalk.com.  One of the managers of the site reached out to me and said that he liked my approach and was interested in me writing some articles on his site.  I am still entertaining the idea but I’m wondering if there are enough people who are interested in how we are going to “Get Recreation.”  What do you think should I stick with a blog or should I see what kind of success I have writing with a known company?

Beyond what I have told you, let me recap what I have done to get out and exercise.  I have lately been taking baby steps and getting my body used to some more regular exercise.  Instead of driving to local places I have been doing some walking and riding.  Albeit hot and relatively uncomfortable at times, my two year old son and I have been walking to Church on Sundays and been working in the yard after work.  The other day we were heading to meet a photographer to take some pictures of our new born and I opted to leave early and ride my Tommaso Imola road bike to our destination while my wife transported the family in our Subaru. 

Let me tell you a little about my Tommaso. Last year I decided that I wanted to buy a road bike as an additional method of exercise. After doing a lot of research I was informed to buy something inexpensive yet reliable to simply evaluate whether or not it was something I wanted to invest in. I took the advice and landed on Giantnerd.com and found my bike for less than $500. I knew this bike wasn’t going to be as nice as by brother’s Giant road bike or my sister’s Cervelo, but I wasn’t in the position to drop four figures on a new toy. After I had the bike professionally tuned and I put a few miles on the bike I learned that it was worth what I paid for.

I agree that Tommaso, “ensures that the rider gets the lightest, strongest and best performing and best fitting frame for the dollar.” For only $470.00 the 24 speed, 58 cm aluminum frame with carbon forks is light and comfortable.  In the past the only experience I’ve had riding has been on an old mountain bike which weighs significantly more.  As I mounted my medal pony I was able to champion the long distances, navigate the city streets and manage the hills. The slick narrow Kenda road tire kept their air pressure as I cruised by people sitting on their front porch. As with anyone getting introduced to the sport I had to get used to the acquired posture of the forward angled ergo handlebars and a skinny elevated seat.   I still have a long way to go to keep up with my peers who commute to work via their bike but I am glad that I am at least Getting Recreation.