My Myka

Ryan has been trying to get me to mountain bike with him for several months...  well maybe years.  I have gone a few times with him and rode one of his bikes, and never really enjoyed it much.  He kept telling me that I needed a bike that fit me better.  One that was sized for me...  I didn't really believe him as I walked the big blue bike up and down hills.  He was so patient with me.  He encouraged me.  He helped me.  Sometimes he held my bike as I rode down really rocky and step sections that were intimidating to me and so easy for him.  I couldn't have done it without him.  Finally one day I relented and told Ryan it was time to get a bike that was just right for ME.  We searched a few stores and of course Ryan looked at the best and most expensive bikes while I looked for the cheapest most basic bikes.  Finally we found the perfect bike.  Nice enough to satisfy Ryan and cheap enough to satisfy me, although I won't admit to the cost because it still was more than I thought we should spend... 

Meet my new bike, Myka.



Myka has been good to me.  I now have a testimony of riding a bike that is the right size for your body.  It has made a HUGE difference.  I still walk on some big up hills, and I still feel intimidated on some big down hills, but what has grown is my confidence.  Thanks to Myka and Ryan I now actually enjoy mountain bike riding!  Plus, all the rain we have had has made the mountains so green and beautiful!  The wild flowers are amazing.  I wouldn't be able to see a lot of it without Myka taking me there.  Oh, and we saw a rattle snake last week too!  Can't wait to take Myka out again and challenge myself and enjoy the beautiful scenery.  PLUS I get to spend time with my cute hubby...  ;)