I think some of my immature and silly views on road bikes came about because where I loved in Sheffield previously my doorstep riding was Wyming Book, Stannage Edge with Blackamore etc only a short ride away. I was spoilt…this lot really was on my doorstep. Having moved further south, I have to drive…it’s not an issue but sometimes (like this morning) it’s nice to just wake up, get dressed have some porridge and head out. No faffing.
I’ve invested in some DHB shorts, but will start to look at some warmer clothing in the coming weeks. I never thought I’d don Lycra, but my baggy Fox or Sombrio shorts would have done my head in today.
As other people have said, it’s all cycling which means its all goo in my eyes. I was nervous, and thought I was going to hate it but the more I rode, the more confident I got. The bike is pretty stable, it feels a bit odd out of be saddle sprinting, but I think I’ll get used to it. The SPD’s caught me out a few times being one sided with the fat bit being atone end, meaning they naturally rotate upside down. It’s been years since I last clipped in, but its not too bad.
Overall I’m impressed and wished I’d given it a shot years ago. I think the variety will help me too.