The Roaming Riders had planned to start cycling at the beginning of the month. Then, it rained...then, the temperature dropped... and the snow fell... and, heck, we were all getting too old for that kind of abuse. So, our first official day as a group was on Easter Monday when the sun was shining and the temperature was fairly decent; 16 of us attended.
In this picture, Bob is getting the bikes ready by "dusting" it with the air compressor. My bicycle actually rides like brand new (except the chain will need to be replaced soon).
Last Saturday, our group and the Saturday group called Blood, Sweat & Gears went for a 38 km ride with a half way stop at a local Pancake House in Villa Nova: all you can eat pancakes, bottomless coffee or tea plus a glass of apple juice and 3 locally made lean sausages with all the pure maple syrup one wants! The first part of the ride was fairly easy on paved country roads but the ride back was challenging when the wind speed picked up, not mentioning the lethargy one feels after having a heavy meal!
Having followed an exercise plan as suggested in the book Muscle Your Way Through Menopause...and Beyond by Judith Sherman-Wolin, I can really tell the difference in my level of preparedness for this cycling season. I did not have to struggle riding the inclines this time. So, now, I am ready for the cycling season!
2 comments:
That's awsome, mum! You're making me look bad.
I want to ride my bike to work this summer, but I'm a little worried about the hills. Mostly the big hill home.
Gotta work on those quads!
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