This morning’s bike ride was good, all fourteen miles of it. It was good in that both knees held up well under the normal stress of pedaling a road bike at a moderate pace.
The route’s one bridge and only elevation change posed no problem today probably because I refused to attack the incline.
Bridges are usually handled in such a manner that nearly everyone sprints to the top, rapidly coasts down to the flat land, and then regroup once the bikes resume normal speed.
The ride was also good because I had the pleasure and privilege of riding with two of my magnificent friends, Patty and Lorrie. They are both outstanding cyclists and a pleasure to be around.
Along with biking at a reasonable pace of 15 mph, we practiced taking the lead for one mile and then falling back to the rear. A light tap on the left buttocks cheek with left hand is the signal that the lead biker gives to the others in the peloton when he or she is ready to drop back.
I have to say, we were a well synchronized trio of cyclists prior to spotting large dark clouds heading our way. Not wishing to cycle in the rain, we ducked into the parking area where we parked our trucks. We then quickly dismounted, enjoyed some watermelon, chatted for a moment, and then left the state park.
Our mileage goal for the morning was 20, but because of the rain we settled for 14.
I’ll take it!
I’ll take it!
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