Well I did it. I crossed over to "the other side." Monday I went to Joy Ride Bikes and did the deed. I bought a FELT Road Bike.   

Thanks to my good friend JoAnna for getting me some bike skorts (with padding in the butt)  so I could try the bike out as soon as possible. Today I had the day off, so I decided to take my inagurel ride. I wanted to ride for at least 1 hour.  That was my goal.  I rode on the highway today.....with traffic.....and it is pretty creepy.  I went around 11 miles, and my sitz bone is really sore!  But other than that, I had a great time.