New bike and a 50 mile ride!

So I got my bike and it's awesome! So light! It's really different from my mountain bike. Everything is different!

I put almost 1,400 miles on my mt. bike before I got my new one, so I was very comfortable with it.

Today I did a 50 miler with a bunch of guys from the LBS. Which is about twice what I'd done before. It was flat land but still was great! That was the first time I rode with a pack. I usually ride solo. I'm getting more comfortable with my new ride and used to clipping in. Almost fell once or twice but I caught myself.

I've raised about 75% of the total! Thank you all who have donated! It is very much appreciated. I have a second round of mailing almost ready. You can still donate!

I still haven't done anything for the sweat equity. Shame on me. 50+ days until I leave. I need to do it soon!

That is what I'll do in the next couple of days. Mail off those letters and get something lined up with habitat.

Later!

Dave