Broke my record!

After reaching my longest distance of 11.5 miles last fall, and keeping on my trainer few x a week all winter, I went out on Sat and went my furthest ever at 15 miles! The wind form the East, which my bike path seldom gets, definitely helped. I felt it in my leg muscles a bit but no too bad because I went out the very next day and did the same 15 again! As for how long it took..... lets just say if I stay out any longer I will need to find public restrooms!

I really concentrated on keeping my neck, shoulders, arms relaxed, and it did seem to help a bit with my numb fingers/carpal tunnel symptoms. I think it also resulted in a too-slouched back, so now I will try to keep a straighter back. Seems my seat height is perfect, seat fore/aft probably ok, seat tilt I am still trying to tweak. If I can be pretty comfortable like this I will slowly get the handlebars tilt out and down since I have such an urge to lean forward and lower. I think I even might finally love my mini toe clips.

Tonight after work I will go about 9m - I don't think I have enough time to try the 15 again!

Congrats! It was a beautiful weekend to be out on the Deathway (err - I mean the bike path ;) ). I'm sure there were a TON of people out there this weekend. Did you start at the Bedford or Arlington end? Where did you end up?

If you are interested, next Tuesday evening, NEBC is kicking off a Women's Ride series leaving from Lexington Green at 6:00 pm. All abilities welcome!

SheFly

Good job, Keep working at it. You'll be breaking that record before you know it then 20, 25, 30, 50 and maybe 100 in one day.

Gingerin, congrats on getting out and doing the miles. The biggest hurdle for me is just going out the door with my bike. Yes, before you know it the miles will be gradually quadrupling.

um, i suggest you start looking for public restrooms. I have a list of favorites
and least favorites (least favorite: on top of Mercer Island in the park; glossy
stainless steel everywhere; NO DOORS!!!!!! :eek: :( :confused: )

bike shops usually have humble but usable restrooms.

Congratulations Gingerin.....keep up the great work. You will be amazed at what you will accomplish by the end of the year.

~ JoAnn