Excited to Cycle

After much deliberation, research, and awkward 10 mile bike rides through Kentucky's rolling hills on my hybrid bike, I am proud to say that I have finally purchased my first real road bike.

My baby is a lovely, 52cm Scott Contessa Speedster 25, a good entry level road bike that is upgradeable. St. Johns Cycles in Sanford, Florida helped me find her and they are even throwing in a few free things (water bottle cages, a bag for underneath the saddle).

I will pick my baby up on May 4, when I come home to Florida after finals. That's just in time to get some practice in before the triathlon. Woohoo.

The bike is listed for $879.99 on the Scott website, but most places (including St. Johns) sell it for $799. My mom is gonna give me $300 for Trek hybrid, since I paid $300 for it and she is crazy generous. I asked my dad for some help and he said he would match my mom -I think I am gonna make dinner for him a few nights a week for a while so that I don't feel like I am a total mooch.