New road bike and 30 days of riding day 4, 5, 6 & 7

I'm pleased to say I've been managing to continue my quest to ride for 30 consecutive days.   I've been enjoying it immensely and can feel the fitness benefits already.  I knew it would be a cheelenge to keep up the riding during the week and its sure was, especially with work commitments and the weather making things tough.  This meant that unfortunately there were no outside miles logged on days 4, 5 and 6 but mileage was logged on the trainer.

Although the Zebrakenko road bike I've been riding has been a great servant it was time for me to push on and try and get something a little more up to date.  For the last few weeks I've been scouring Craigslist for a new steed which wouldn't blow the budget (under $400).  Thursday threw up something very interesting in my price range and form a manufacturer I've always admired but never owned.

Kona Kapu

Although the Orange and black paint scheme may not have been my number 1 choice, I'm pretty pleased with the purchase.  Its a late 1990s bike, steel frame, specced with Campagnolo Veloce Groupset and Mavis Askium wheels & Hubs.

I managed to get away form work at a reasonable hour on Friday and took the Kona out for my first ride, a short out and back on the W&OD trail to just south of Leesburg, VA.  The bike handled great, felt quick and steel gives a great ride.  I'm looking forward to logging some miles on this one.