July 31st rides

[Tri Girl]

Didn't want to ride today as feeling low energy still after my mom died two days ago. But I decided to ride into town for my errands and name it the Jean S.R. memorial ride after my mom, and even though I was the only rider it still felt good.

Oh, Lauren, I'm soooooo sorry. My heart aches for you. I'm glad you got on your bike and rode to town, and I know your mom was smiling down and glad that you were able to get out and about (and in her honor, too). I think every ride you do for a while should be the Jean S.R. Memorial Ride. She'd be pleased, I'm sure.


I just rode and did some errands today. Not much, but enough that I felt good about not driving the car.

[indigoiis]

I'm really sorry to hear about your mom.

[redrhodie]

Lauren, I'm so sorry for your loss.

[TrekTheKaty]

So sorry, BeeLady.

Apparently it was bad traffic day! DH & I headed out from home for a short, hilly ride. My legs felt terrible and I thought I might have to turn around (been low on energy all week) but they finally loosened up. Just as I hit my stride, I came to a red light. As I slowed, a BIG cement truck passed me on the left and then pulled over into the right turn lane. I ride defensively and I slowed even more. Then, out of nowhere, a woman in a sports car passed me on the left and IMMEDIATELY turned 90 degrees across my path to get into the right turn lane. I yelled, but she was on the phone. DH wanted to pull up and ask her why she tried to hit me--but she was clueless and drove off. I was lucky--going any faster and I could have gone over her trunk. The rest of the ride was uneventful.

On the way home, a jogger asked directions. I stopped. She asked if I wanted to go bike riding sometime--she's training for a triathlon! She whipped out her business card and made me promise to call! I sent her an email and suggested this forum, so hopefully she pops in!