October 3 Rides

[SouthernBelle]

I have a regular route I like to take evenings that goes by a llama farm. There was a soon to be mama llama is the front pasture. I had my little saddlebag camera with me.

[mimitabby]

Today was my first day back on my normal route since I tanked it with two dogs two months ago; but I felt it was time to face everything and see how well my body has recovered. I was dreading it, since I (1) haven't ridden hills for two straight months, (2) was worried about running into the dogs again, and (3) was trying the route with my clippless pedals for the first time ever. And I have to say that all three things kicked my booty... ALL my cardio ability and strength for hills is AWOL, the dogs found me again, and I ran into some road construction and was initiated into the "first clipless fall" club. It was an interesting experience to see myself falling down while cars pass beside my head... And as far as the dogs, the owner came out and yelled at the dogs, which did no good whatsoever. I got off the bike in order to avoid the crash scenario again, but no one tells you what to do after you get off the bike!!!

So all in all, I was able to face three giants and arrive back at my house safely, though a triffle banged up... The weather is awesome right now! And it was great to feel free on my bike again. I shortened the ride down to 7.6 miles due to time constraints. But it was a good 7 miles. Can't wait to do it again!

good grief! The dogs did not hurt you this time, am I right? This ride of yours was an incredible achievement!

[liberty]

Naw, they didn't hurt me this time. I turned off my hearing aids since the barking was annoying... Teasing.