Brandon Donnelly

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I finally got a road bike

I did it. I finally got (well, ordered) a new and more serious road bike.

I have been planning to do this since last year. I almost bought a friend’s Cervelo a few weeks ago, but I took it to Gears on King Street and they immediately told me it was too small for me. The frame was 58cm and apparently I need 60cm.

So I instead ordered a new Cannondale CAAD13. It’s one that my serious cycling friends — people like Jeremiah Shamess — tell me is a good “starter bike.”

I’m excited to get going. In the winter, I am, as most of you know, all about snowboarding. But I need something active/challenging for the summer that I can be equally fanatical about. Maybe that thing will be cycling.

The one thing I do need to give some more thought to is cycling to the office. I know a bunch of people who do this, but they tend to go to the gym and then shower before heading to their desk. I’m not sure I want to make this my morning routine.

Either way, I guess it’s time to dust off my Strava. If any of you are into cycling, hit me up on Twitter/X.

Photo: Cannondale

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6 responses to “I finally got a road bike”

  1. Les Klein Avatar
    Les Klein

    We have also found that biking is a great way to see a tiny part of the world at a civilized pace. We have done 18 trips around the world with companies like Backroads and VBT, and the combination of cycling, great food, cultural experiences and beautiful accommodations make these trips memorable and exciting.

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    1. Brandon Graham Donnelly Avatar
      Brandon Graham Donnelly

      I would like to do this too.

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    I would recommend an e-assist bike for your commute, it makes it possible without a shower. There are some nice looking ones out there, even without Vanmoof (RIP) being a thing anymore.

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    1. Brandon Graham Donnelly Avatar
      Brandon Graham Donnelly

      Thanks John! Any brands you’d recommend?

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  3. jrsnbarn Avatar
    jrsnbarn

    I also wanted to recommend an e-bike. It’s increased my bike commuting easily by 400%, and primarily it’s because I can dress for work at home, and arrive at the office no less fresh than if I’d taken the train.

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  4. jrsnbarn Avatar
    jrsnbarn

    I also wanted to recommend an e-bike. It’s increased my bike commuting easily by 400%, and primarily it’s because I can dress for work at home, and arrive at the office no less fresh than if I’d taken the train. My new ride is a Rad.

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