May 12 ride reports

[RolliePollie]

I am WOMAN! Hear me ROAR!!!

Did my most challenging ride to date...19.6 miles with more hills than I've ever attempted. I went by myself, but that was great because I knew I'd need to rest several times. I made it up all the hills, didn't drop my chain, felt more comfortable with the clipless pedals, averaged 13 mph, and my helmet mirror was even adjusted correctly! The weather today is GORGEOUS...about 70 degrees, sunny, light wind. What a beautiful time of year. Some pictures below - first two are the road in front of my house (note the lovely cracks and patching on the pavement...our road conditions leave a little to be desired around here). Third are irises and the Christmas Tree farm on my property. Gotta love Spring!

I met a couple of ladies from out of the area who were up here riding in the foothills. It was fun chatting with them for a few minutes.

Most important milestone for me today was...I had FUN while riding on the ROAD! I wasn't scared to death the whole time. The ride was challenging but it was SO FUN!

Now I want ice cream