The day has finally come where the bike I was raising money for has just arrived.  I changed directions in bike selection when I realized that I needed to aim more on the comfort side for the long-distance rides I was planning.  After selecting a new bike, it was delivery date delays that determined when I’d finally see what I ordered.  Now that it is here, I’ll begin formal training for my first Century ride (100 miles).   That doesn’t mean the mountain bike will be collecting dust.  My training plan calls for numerous mountain bike sprint runs two days a week to build strength and power while the remaining days will be seat time in the new bike for endurance.  In the little I have ridden the new bike …what a difference compared to the mountain bike!