It's not the bike... really

Despite all of the bullsh*t that has tarnished the sport of cycling lately, I am still pretty keen on getting out there and turning the pedals over. Adding to my desire to be on two wheels is my new bike - a Marinoni Leggero, ordered to my size.



I am very happy with the bike for a number of reasons. First, Marinoni is Canadian, and very much a family-run business - rumour has it Mrs. Marinoni paints the bikes herself, and will refuse out of hand any colour selection that does not match her personal tastes. Second, the bike is hand-crafted steel. Steel is an amazingly comfortable ride, and it makes my previous bike (an Aluminum Kona Deluxe) feel about as comfortable as drawing bottoms in prison. Finally, my bike is super sharp, because I got to pick the colours. Now if only I had a jersey to match!

And now, because I am keen on getting out, I am getting out on the bike more. this has led to some results. For instance, I rode 70km today at an average of just over 31km/h this afternoon, when I had previously been averaging about 28km/h. Maybe it's me getting fitter, or maybe it's me settling into the new position. But it's not the bike... really.