Jeanne's new baby

Guys! I bought my first bike ever today. I mean, my uncle bought me one a long time ago when I was a kid, that still had training wheels on it. This is my first big girl bike, and I think she's a beauty. The Jamis Ventura Sport is an entry level road bike.

For those in the know, it's all Shimano parts, 48cm mens, all aluminum frame. Honestly, I don't know what this means other than "it is good enough for going 26 miles."

For those not in the know, did you know that road bikes and nice hybrid bikes DO NOT HAVE KICKSTANDS? And I have to get PADDED SHORTS so that I don't get serious "bicycle butt?" This is a demanding hobby.

I debated for a while to get this one ($600) vs. the mid-level Cannondale Six ($1,100), but got this one because who knows if I'll actually like biking. I haven't done more than 7 miles on a real bike yet. So, why do I deserve a $1K bike?

However, I already know that I like accessories, so I used the money that I saved to buy myself a handbag today. Ba-da-bing!

Who is up for biking?!