Hey guys,
My name is Alex. I'm new to the forum, and I've been into biking for about a year now. I'm a Nashville native, but I really love riding in Knoxville. Got hooked when I bought a Trek 7.2FX last fall for campus commuting at UT. Technically I live in Hermitage, so I've spent a little bit of time on the Stones River Greenway, but with my work schedule I haven't had a chance to get in much this summer. I love riding in Knoxville because theres this practically endless system of greenways that go everywhere. Third Creek is a favorite because it has a good twisting trail with some smaller hills to practice consistency with cadence, plus it links to a few really cool bike shops. I ride because its the only way I enjoy getting in shape. I feel like I'm accomplishing a goal. If I ride 10 miles in one direction, my only way to get back is to ride 10 miles back, kinda thing. If I go into a gym, I leave when I get tired, but cycling forces me to keep going. Plus getting outside just feels good. I got a road bike a couple months back and just put on new pedals for some more serious riding in Knoxville. My first goal is getting to a 30 mile non-stop trip, then 50, then 75. I hit the 25 mark before school let out, but I've only ridden maybe 15 miles since then, so I'm pretty much starting from square one.
Bikes:
2006 Trek 7.2FX
2007 Trek 1500 (brand new, waiting for Knoxville's greenways in a week)