first ride

This summer I purchased a 1989 Cannondale Touring bike...for $50. Sweet deal, it came with pedals and a pump. I pumped the tires up and adjusted the pads and I was ready to roll. Then I had an elective surgery, which side-lined me. I finally got to ride it today, for a 29 mile ride.

Not only was I a little out of shape after my month hiatus, the bike itself is configured a bit differently than my Felt road bike or my Nishiki single-speed. I think the neck needs to be a bit longer.

Anyway, I rode south on Liberty, down Ankenny Hill and started looking for a logical turnaround. That was until I saw a sign that read "Ankenny Winery - 2 mi." So I rode another two miles to see what that was all about. It was all about wine. Fortunately, so am I. On the way back, a flagger almost stepped into me. How could he miss me? I was in a hot pink jersey on a red bike, so I must have blended in really well. Their signs were well into the bike lane...well, they completely blocked the lane. Nice of them. They must not be familiar with ORS 811.440 (http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/811.html). I do not think they qualify as an official vehicle. Of course, workers in Bend are no different. Check out the ongoing construction on the north end of downtown.

The drivers out there were polite and yielded when necessary and I did my best to stay out of their way.

I was wiped out after the ride...still am. I need to carbo load after the fact with my High-Life...it _is_ the champagne of beers, after all.