So I actually got in one more ride outside on my new bike today. I did my normal out-and-back route along River Road to the base of the George Washington Bridge, and ended up doing a little over 17 miles. I am really starting to feel comfortable on my new bike -- I was cruising along flat sections of the ride at 21-22 MPH, with while my heart rate was fairly high, it certainly was not through the roof. I am definitely thinking about lowering the front end of my bike next year -- if I feel this comfortable already, I can certainly push the envelope a bit in the quest for additional speed. We will see if I can get any more rides in before the end of the year -- it was in the low 60s today so I felt perfectly fine with just a pair of arm warmers, but it is definitely beginning to get colder here (and I am a wimp)...
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