JUNE 21 Saturday rides

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well, I finally was able to pedal the entire way up the difficult hills of my dreaded "Rte SEVEN to Harlemville" ride. Previously I have had to get off and walk some of the way of the steepest parts.
It was very hard for me and my breathing was labored (I sounded pretty awful, gasping and heaving!), but.....I rode it all the way today for the first time without walking! What I was happy about is that my legs seemed fine with all the climbing- not burning or giving out at all. It was my lungs that were having a hard time getting me enough oxygen. I couldn't seem to breathe hard enough or fast enough. (My long ago nasty past of smoking and pneumonia catching up with me. )
I know others here ride both less and more difficult hilly rides, but this is a tough one for me, it's not a long ride, but the hills are pretty tough and crammed into a short section for this old gal. I still can't believe I made it this time.
Here it is:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...m/477049180435
The ride back home was great though- lots of fast long descents.