Really Riding Again

Well I got out on the road two of three days on this Martin Luther King holiday.

Felt good to get some real riding in. And doing so in the beautiful cold clear January air made it all the more enjoyable. My last two rides, that's all its been since crashing in July, totaled barely fifteen miles. And I was concerned about not exceeding my abilities or getting to far from home.

The two rides this weekend I went with excitement looking forward to again cruising the road with some comfort and confidence. That's pretty much how it worked out. Did exactly the same ride both days, a 20 miler that turns around right before it becomes my 30 mile ride. Felt good and comfortable on the bike both days. Even though it was cold, 26° both days, I was comfortable. Wasn't too bundled so could move easily and wasn't restricted and had layers enough to keep everything warm and comfortable without being sweaty.

The second day it did feel colder that the first day, despite the thermometer saying it was the same both days. I did a 40 minute spin on the fluid trainer each day before going out on the road. Just worked out that way. Sunday I wanted to make sure I exercised and knew it was a sure thing if I spun on the fluid trainer. Figured a ride was less certain because of the temperature. Then ended up doing both much to my delight.

Don't remember how Monday evolved into exercise on the trainer and on the road. Just happy it did though.