Pushed up Hills

[Hammer]

Went for a 30 mile bike ride yesterday with some folks that belong to the local bike club. I've ridden the distance before, but this route was a little hillier than I typically tackle around here. One of the guys that's kinda the head of the club hung back with me and helped push me up one hill during the first half of the leg.

We rode 16 miles and stopped for lunch. I had a hot beef sandwhich, I don't think that was quite the meal for a bike ride, but it sounded, looked and smelled so good. My tastebuds were happy. Next time I'll probably get something simpler, that could maybe help.

During the second half I ended up having a hard time keeping up with the group. The lead guy hung back and helped me up another couple hills by providing a gentle push. I was lagging though. It didn't do much for my ego, but oh well. I was out there.

So, I told him that I was actually going to tell people that I was pulling him up the hills instead of getting pushed up by him.

Then another time we were going up a longer incline. He's like, "It's not a hill... it's not a hill..." And it wasn't really... But I said, "You're right, it's an inverted valley."

My town sits on top of a bluff with a bit of the town below the bluff. There are 5 streets up the bluff. I usually try to include at least one trip up the bluff on my rides. I'm going to have to ride up and down until I get sick... recover and do it again.

[KSH]

Being pushed up a hill is fun! Although... it does make you feel like a lazy bum.

Sounds like you had some hard riding... good job at hanging!

[fixedgeargirl]

Yep, I've been pushed up a hill once or twice. Thing is, the next time I rode with the club, I kept up . Way to hang in there!!! My two cents: next time eat the steak sandwich an hour before the ride .

[Hammer]

I did have oatmeal for breakfast with raisins. Next time I'll eat a lighter lunch. But, it tasted good!!!

For a bit my lungs felt really tight. It took a little bit to catch my breath. I don't have asthma or anything.

It's funny though, I've been trying to be able to go running... I went for a jog walk yesterday... I get tired, but not as tired as I do getting up some hills. So each activity will benefit the other as long as I don't overdo it. I'll do better at those hills next time too.

[DirtDiva]

It was probably just because your stomach was so full - poor lungs getting squished by an over-inflated stomach.

[go get em]

The very first group ride I ever went on, I also got pushed up a hill. However, with time and perseverance I am no longer at the back of the pack. In fact, sometimes I am the first up the hill. So keep working on those hills, take your time and have fun.