Thursday 8/27 rides

[DDH]

Well, I had a nice 8.5 miles ride today. I tried to push a little more today and I tell you by the time I got home, my legs were like rubber. I didn't think I was going to make it in the house. LOL

I had the nicest things happen while I was riding though and must tell you all.

I had turned around to come back and was just passing the airport and picking up my speed a little and a car pulls up beside me with his passenger side window down. My first thought was "oh crap, what does this guy want".
Then he begins to speak and throws me a thumbs up and starts telling me what a great job I was doing and to keep up the good work, and how proud he was for me and then he says "stay motivated" and drove off. I was very appreciative and told him thank you several times. I was shocked actually. He was a young G.I. and had I had my wits about me I would have told him thank you for your service as I try to make it a habit to tell them thank you when I see an opening to do so. I was so surprised however that I never spoke up other than to thank him for all his compliments and encouragement.
There's no shoulder on that part of the road so I have to ride actually in the right lane of traffic so I really thought he was going to tell me to get out of the road or something. I have never had any real bad experiences with traffic other than them passing a little to closely at times, but to have such a positive experience just really made my day.
I tend to get a little synical at times, and I need that jolt once in a while to help me realize that not everyone around her are jerks or stupid. LOL

[Crankin]

An absolutely perfect New England day! Was actually wearing arm warmers for the first 10 miles. I rode 29 miles with my friend, who now is a "cycling friend." It's funny how someone from my "regular" wold has integrated into my riding world. I took her through Stow, Harvard, Bolton, Hudson, and back, going on a route that I used to commute on. She did great on all of the climbs. She's really improved in all of her skills, too. While she is not training, she is trying, which is more than I can say for my other friends. I had a nice recovery ride and didn't have to use my granny gear at all on the climbs.

[redrhodie]

Yes, it was lovely here today! It was in the 60s when I left early this morning. I rode my hilly route, which I haven't felt like doing at all in the summer humidity. I had a good tailwind helping me up all the steep ones! Gotta love a north wind!

[Tri Girl]

Great job, Donna. How sweet that the young man complimented you. I, too, would have been nervous if a car pulled up and started shouting. How nice!

[Crankin]

This is what my friend just sent me in an email:

"Thank you so much for being my friend and going for these great rides with me. I am really enjoying the time outdoors and if it weren't for you I do not think I would have ever gotten rid of my old bike, gotten this new one, gotten the proper clothes and shoes, etc. and gone for such great outings. Really, it's all your fault!"

It brought tears to my eyes!

[emily_in_nc]

This is what my friend just sent me in an email:

"Thank you so much for being my friend and going for these great rides with me. I am really enjoying the time outdoors and if it weren't for you I do not think I would have ever gotten rid of my old bike, gotten this new one, gotten the proper clothes and shoes, etc. and gone for such great outings. Really, it's all your fault!"

It brought tears to my eyes!

Wow, that was really nice! I'd love to get an email like that!