A day of firsts:
- 1st ride of 2007
- 1st ride since beginning chiropractic treatments back in January
- 1st ride since getting a Serotta fitting last week that included raising my stem, adjusting my cleats and changing my saddle
- 1st time I've had to change a tire when there wasn't a floor pump nearby

All in all, a great ride. Gorgeous spring weather along the Potomac River out around Hancock, MD. Pretty busy day on the Western MD Rail-Trail, but that worked in my favor for a change, since a very nice gentleman stopped and offered to pump up my tire after I'd changed it. Changing the tire's easy, but I'll take any help I can get when it's time to work that mini-pump.

Having been sick off and on for the last couple of months, it's obvious that I've got to build my strength back up, but the ride was easier than I expected due to the adjustments that have been made to both my spine and my bike. After pedaling with stiff shoulders and a crunched-up neck last year and thinking it was just how I would have to ride, it was a joy to be comfortable even down in the drops My chiropractor and my bike fitter are now my heroes!