| Shelli's Bike Love Story |  |
| The Old Bike Break Up | After a year in the club, my old bike and I had a frank discussion. He was a heavy hybrid and I wanted to go faster and he wanted to go slower. We split up. |
| The New Bike | I went to Twin Cities bike dating site, Craigs List, and found my new love a Trek. |
| How We Are Getting Along | My "new" bike allowed me to ride a little faster and go on longer club rides. So much fun! |
| A little bit about Me | I have been a member for five years, and am currently serving on the Board of Directors. |
| Marty's Bike Love Story |  |
| The Old Bike Break Up | After a 70 mile day on the MS Tram (2020 MS TRAM), my bike took me into a local bar for drink. She said, "Look Marty, your 67 years old, my frame is built for a 25 year old. It's no wonder you neck hurts after a ride. Please sell me to someone younger and get yourself a bike with the new relaxed geometry. |
| The New Bike | I started dating a Specialized Roubaix (Roubaix), she was fast and comfortable. The day before I was going to buy her, I came across a Fuji Grand Fondo. She was almost as good as the Roubaix and a lot cheaper. Being a cheapskate, I went for the Fuji and now love that bike. |
| How We Are Getting Along | We have ridden over 8,000 miles together and it is still like a new relationship. Wouldn't change a thing. |
| A little bit about Me | I love all aspects of riding. Now that I am retired, I want to give back to cycling so I was last year's President of HBC and am looking for other ways to give back to biking. |
Is this a monogamous relationship | Sort of! I only have one road bike my Fuji. I do have another bike, an REI Touring bike for gravel roads and grocery store stops. I am dating around for a mountain bike, I need a full suspension bike for the comfort and safety. |
| Greg's Bike Love Story |  |
| The Old Bike Break Up | Bought a Raleigh road bike when I first joined HBC. This bike served me very well for a few years. When I realized that this biking thing was for real, I decided that it was time for an upgrade. I gave my Raleigh to my son. |
| The New Bike | I upgraded to a Trek Domane 5, carbon frame. The additional lightness and vibration dampening really make those long rides more pleasurable. I have had it for 4 years, and am really happy with this bike. |
| How We Are Getting Along | I treat the bike well and vice versa. Some of the components are starting to wear out, but that is a good thing! I just got my 2020 tune-up so am raring to go! |
| A little bit about Me | I retired in 2011, and joined HBC shortly thereafter. I really enjoy group riding, and discovering all kinds of new things about the Twin Cities. I have also done quite a few out of town trips, including Iowa and Texas. You can't beat riding a bike for fun. |
Is this a monogamous relationship | Heck no! I have a Schwinn 10 speed dating from the early 1970's. I also have a Bianchi mountain bike that I use for shorter cruises around town, and a Trek Farley fat tire bike for winter riding. It's good to have riding options! |