March 25th Rides

[lesliejo]

I just loved what you said about getting in a quick 15 miles after work. This time of year I am swamped with faculty meetings, SIP meetings, GLT meetings, LA district committee meetings, etc. I can hardly breathe. But......as soon as I am out, I hop on my bike (I keep it in my classroom) and head out the door. It keeps me sane. I do treasure the weekend long rides, where would I be without them. Keep up the good work.


Bionica, the weekend and quick after meetings rider.
ps Didn't you love the early time change?

Hey it's Sunday and the sun is shining, temps in the low 80's a perfect day for a ride! My legs were a bit tired from yesterday's hilly 60 but I decided I need to get out and enjoy the wonderful gift presented to those of us in the Bluegrass region today. The skies are a beautiful blue, the flowering crabapple trees are in bloom, flowers are popping up all over the place. The birds and frogs were in full chorus, what a joy to hear them. Who could ask for more? During my 35 miles ride I spied the following birds: cardinals, eastern blue birds, tree thrushes, red tail hawks, black buzzards, mockingbirds and a northern flicker. The calves were playing in the pastures and the freshly plowed fields looked inviting. I hope our farmers have a great harvet this year! We are forecasted to have yet another beautiful day tomorrow sure wish I did not have to work nor attend the faculty meeting after school. I may still have time to get in a quick 15 if the boss does not keep us too late.

[makbike]

As I see it 15 miles is better than no miles. The rides after school help me to decompress. As you know this time of year is packed with stress and worries (committee meetings, state testing, planning for next year, kids not making the grades, etc) and I simply need something to work my worries off before I head home in the afternoons. I've started riding to work (only 2 miles) attending whatever meeting I have after school, quickly changing, tossing my bags on my bike and riding a short/quick 15 miles before I head home. That time on my bike does wonders for my mental state! We only have 36 more days of school and I'm so looking forward to May 31st!

I hope what remains of your year goes smoothly and is as stress free as it can be for this time of year. Hang in there!