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A couple of months ago, I got invited to go along on a mountain bike ride.  I barely made it through the 4-mile loop, but I had a blast.  So I went back again, and again.  Soon I was hooked.  (And I have no trouble with the 4-mile loops any more.)

I have been riding an old bike that I borrowed from a friend.  It’s WAY too small for me, but I rode it anyway.  I started saving up some cash for a new bike, and with the help of some family at Christmas, I was able to complete my bike fund.

On Monday I went to Outspokin’ Bikes in Woodstock.  They had exactly what I needed, and in a size for a genetic misfit like myself.  I bought a 2008 Specialized Rockhopper and went home very excited.

Then on Tuesday, I went with Aaron and his wife riding.  We had a great time accidentally trespassing on some land up in Canton.  (long story)  And though we had a good time, but I had a problem with the bike.  The hole where the right pedal screws into the crank was completely stripped.  I had to ride about 2 miles back to the car with only 1 pedal (a task much harder than it sounds).

On Wednesday I took the bike back up to Outspokin’ to be fixed.  Obviously, it was a warranty issue.  They didn’t have the exact part I needed, so they ordered it.  I picked it up last night, and we’re going riding in about an hour.

The guys at Outspokin’ really know what they’re doing.  They’re not a bunch of sales people selling bikes, but rather a bunch of biking enthusiasts who know what they’re talking about.  If you need a bike, I highly recommend the guys up at Outspokin’ Bikes.  Tell them the genetic misfit sent you.