June 30 rides

[Duck on Wheels]

Wheeee! Just did 20k (the short route 'round Jonsvannet, cutting across the "8" by taking the bridge between Litjvannet and Jonsvannet (little John's Lake and big John's Lake -- the city's resevoirs) in gorgeous weather. Bright sun, 70's F, bit of a breeze (bit of a sunburn! ). Cross-trained a few hills, especially towards the end of the ride, but also made some that were bigger before that. Stopped for ice cream when I was almost home. Heard band music in the distance and followed my ears til I found TWO (Trondheim Wind Orchestra) enjoying the suddenly excellent summer weather by practicing outdoors. They're headed for Valencia soon and things (what I heard was a symphonic piece called The Pines of Rome) were sounding good.

Just a tad sunburnt. Tummy not on its best behaviour, but not totally cramped either thank goodness. Back aching a bit from hauling a backpack full of papers (had to stop by the office en route to pick up some I'd forgotten). Left ankle hurt towards the end. That's the one with osteoarthritis from a break 8 years ago. Still need to adjust this and that on the bike -- can't get into the big chainring in front; must be a wobble in one or both wheels cuz I was feeling a bump-bump-bump up the seatpost. Nevertheless, a good ride.

Yippee! Now I can feel ok about being tired. Just checked my route on Googlemap. Not 20k after all, but 32.