KkAllez
05-06-2005, 12:15 PM
Gee, I haven't posted on here in ages, I had to look up my username and password.
Nursing school just about kicked my butt but I am proud to say I finished with all A's and now study for the NCLEX-PN and have will go forth in January to Angelo State for the RN part. If I survive the summer!
Today I got the Hotter-N-Hell 100 newspaper in the mail. We've had hotel reservations for the ride for months now, and I am embarrassed to say the last time I was on my bike, according to my bike log was January 9th but I am optimistic enough to not cancel those reservations. I'm hoping to get some riding time in this weekend. Did I say nursing school kicked my rear? Anyways, instead of shooting for the hundred mile ride (why on earth any ride with the word 'hell' in it should be our first century is something is beyond me) I think we'll do the 50 again or the 100K. There is a ride called the Dehydrator in OK. Also, another ride called the Roadkill Rally. Now honestly, since I am looking at 40 in few days, I think the 17th Annual Peach Pedal Bike ride or the DeLeon Melon Patch Tour sounds like more fun. Heck, even the Biscuits and Gravy ride sound better than the Vernon Burning. The food rides appeal this year.
It is funny how my riding goals this year are different. Right now just getting ON the bike will be a treat. Last year, everything was balls-to-wall speed, time, ride hard, hills, etc. I told my husband that this year I am going for fun and leisure. Suprisingly enough he agreed. He wants me to upgrade my bike, a Specialized Allez Sport that I picked up for around $700 on sale but I LIKE my bike. It fits and I dread the thought of going through outfitting a new bike. I think an upgrade of components would come first before a new bike. Also, I am thinking that we ought to try a tandem, that might be fun. And, after years of mountain biking I miss that, too.
Well, if I get to the end of the driveway I'll have made an accomplishment. I just wanted to say hi, and hey, I've got a TON of posts to catch up on!
Nursing school just about kicked my butt but I am proud to say I finished with all A's and now study for the NCLEX-PN and have will go forth in January to Angelo State for the RN part. If I survive the summer!
Today I got the Hotter-N-Hell 100 newspaper in the mail. We've had hotel reservations for the ride for months now, and I am embarrassed to say the last time I was on my bike, according to my bike log was January 9th but I am optimistic enough to not cancel those reservations. I'm hoping to get some riding time in this weekend. Did I say nursing school kicked my rear? Anyways, instead of shooting for the hundred mile ride (why on earth any ride with the word 'hell' in it should be our first century is something is beyond me) I think we'll do the 50 again or the 100K. There is a ride called the Dehydrator in OK. Also, another ride called the Roadkill Rally. Now honestly, since I am looking at 40 in few days, I think the 17th Annual Peach Pedal Bike ride or the DeLeon Melon Patch Tour sounds like more fun. Heck, even the Biscuits and Gravy ride sound better than the Vernon Burning. The food rides appeal this year.
It is funny how my riding goals this year are different. Right now just getting ON the bike will be a treat. Last year, everything was balls-to-wall speed, time, ride hard, hills, etc. I told my husband that this year I am going for fun and leisure. Suprisingly enough he agreed. He wants me to upgrade my bike, a Specialized Allez Sport that I picked up for around $700 on sale but I LIKE my bike. It fits and I dread the thought of going through outfitting a new bike. I think an upgrade of components would come first before a new bike. Also, I am thinking that we ought to try a tandem, that might be fun. And, after years of mountain biking I miss that, too.
Well, if I get to the end of the driveway I'll have made an accomplishment. I just wanted to say hi, and hey, I've got a TON of posts to catch up on!