mwz: Day 124

(posted late)

Friday, I went for a bike ride. I mapped out a route that was 18 miles long but it had turnaround points at pretty much every mile. So, I could limit my ride to about any even number of miles that I wanted.

Like an idiot, I just kept going and did the full 18 miles. It took me 1:25.

I probably wouldn't have gone so far but the second road that I take fooled me. It is really hilly but I'm pretty sure that in total it drops in elevation until my turnaround. So I felt pretty good until I turned around to go back. Then, I really felt like a long way from home. But at least I didn't have a flat.

Once I got back onto the first road, I started feeling much better. I think that road is flat.

On the whole I still felt good when I got home. My bottom was a bit sore and my wrists kinda hurt but I didn't have the severe muscle fatigue that I had after I ran. Even today, I'm not really sore at all.

I learned some things during the trip.

I need to bring our cell phone along in case I get a flat really far away from home.

Spin class is slightly different from real biking. For one, you don't have to keep your balance nearly as much. On the real bike, I can't really stand up very well.

I need to get a water bottle holder and toe clips.

My bike may be a touch small for me.

mwz