This week I rode 15+ miles on Wednesday evening. First night ride from the house to Suwanee Park 8 mile loop and about 3.5 miles to get there via regular streets. Started playing with the idea of riding without using the motor for as long as I could stand (specially going thru level areas). Good exercise… did about 1:30 including a stop at the local bike shop. Froze my hands…I guess due to having white knuckles (handling the brake at night)…
Yesterday I rode about 21.5 miles from my house to see my granddaughter Jocelyn. The only way tot their house is going 50% on 4 lanes and the other 50% on 2 lane (used to be) country roads. I’m glad I went early and traffic was not that bad.
Today I started out to another park to meet my wife and our dogs but I had a 3″ nail go thru my rear tire about 1.75 miles from home. I REALIZED THAT RIDING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IS QUITE DANGEROUS DUE TO THE DEBRIS such as a bunch of 3″ nails – better to ride on the road. I’m glad I heard the air escaping and stopped before doing any damage to the rim.. Called my wife and got a lift back home and still went out biking on my old junky bike. Day was good for about 8 miles on pedal power – hills be damned too!
So this week I had 45 miles. Legs are getting stronger and I can feel my chest expanding with every breath I take. I have stopped weighting myself since I realized the initial weight loss was probably just losing water weight. Now I’m staying hydrated through my rides and also make sure I’m dressed appropriately.
This is a long term commitment and I intent to continue it.