Tuesday 9/01 rides

[tulip]

You are inspirational, Donna! Your consistency in getting out there nearly every day is highly admirable. I did not ride today, as I was struggling with cramps of a different sort .

Just keep in mind that it doesn't matter how fast you go, it's the journey that's important. Keep up the good work.

[emily_in_nc]

Good going, Donna! And don't feel bad...I am small, but I'm slow too. No shame in that. The important things for me are to have fun and get fit.

[andtckrtoo]

My commute is a whopping 2 miles each way, so I often ride my bike. Today I decided to take a detour on the way home and ride the hills a little. I ended up with 16 miles instead of 4. A nice little ride. Here's La Chatte Noir at a rest stop on my ride. I love her!

[DDH]

You are inspirational, Donna! Your consistency in getting out there nearly every day is highly admirable. I did not ride today, as I was struggling with cramps of a different sort .

Just keep in mind that it doesn't matter how fast you go, it's the journey that's important. Keep up the good work.

AWW shucks thanks!!! Posting my rides helps me stay motivated because I can look back and see progress, but seeing statments like this and the "way to go's" from others, well, they sure don't hurt my motivation none either.

I also love to read about everyone else's rides. I need to remember to take a camera some time. Although right now there is nothing but brown dry grass everywhere. I'm sure I could fin something to take pictures of.

I love the picture of your bike with your cute bags andtckrtoo.

[ccbloom]

Great work, Donna! I've only been coming to this forum for a few days now, but I definitely look forward to reading about your daily rides. And I may have my DH hit up your DH for directions on that little bike addition

andtckrtoo - love those bags! Where did you get them? I'm getting a rack for my bday in a few days, and I was bought the one to take side bags. Also, great work on adding in the hills to your commute.

ETA: I did my 7 miles again, same as yesterday. A little tougher because I was sore, and I thought I would only get about 2 miles in at the track instead of 4, but I pushed myself and felt the accomplishment at the end.

[andtckrtoo]

andtckrtoo - love those bags! Where did you get them? I'm getting a rack for my bday in a few days, and I was bought the one to take side bags. Also, great work on adding in the hills to your commute.

Thanks! I got them off of Amazon.com - they are Basil bags. I love them. They are not waterproof, but as I have such a short commute, it's typically not an issue. And they do hold a lot. Happy Birthday! Riding the hills is such a nice way to de-stress after a tough day. I was in a great mood when I got home instead of my usually not-so-great one. I'm thinking of doing it again today.

[ccbloom]

Thanks! I got them off of Amazon.com - they are Basil bags. I love them. They are not waterproof, but as I have such a short commute, it's typically not an issue. And they do hold a lot. Happy Birthday! Riding the hills is such a nice way to de-stress after a tough day. I was in a great mood when I got home instead of my usually not-so-great one. I'm thinking of doing it again today.

Thanks, I'm going to look for them on Amazon. I love the pink, but unfortunately, it won't go with my orange/yellow/red bike. And thank you for the birthday wishes. It's not until Monday, but I like to claim a birthday weekend

And I think you should get out on those hills again today

[skinimini]

Well it looks like I'm going to be off the bike a few weeks. I had a major crash last night and broke both the fib/tib in my ankle and another two breaks in the fibula mid-calf. It was not a pretty sight! On the bright side, my bicycle came out with nary a scratch! And, all of my new bicycle friends here in Atlanta have been so kind to check up on me today.

I won't go into the details, because it was just one of those freaky things that happens on a group ride when there's not great communication. I'm so sad that I'll miss the best time of the year here in the south. I'll just have to live vicariously through all of your adventures through the TE postings. I'll have to have surgery, but not until next week because of the soft-tissue swelling. I don't think I'll ever forget this Sept 1.

[redrhodie]

Oh, no Skini! That's horrible! Take it easy.

[emily_in_nc]

Well it looks like I'm going to be off the bike a few weeks. I had a major crash last night and broke both the fib/tib in my ankle and another two breaks in the fibula mid-calf. It was not a pretty sight! On the bright side, my bicycle came out with nary a scratch! And, all of my new bicycle friends here in Atlanta have been so kind to check up on me today.

I won't go into the details, because it was just one of those freaky things that happens on a group ride when there's not great communication. I'm so sad that I'll miss the best time of the year here in the south. I'll just have to live vicariously through all of your adventures through the TE postings. I'll have to have surgery, but not until next week because of the soft-tissue swelling. I don't think I'll ever forget this Sept 1.

Oh no!!!!!! I am so sorry. You never forget the day of a major crash, that's for sure. April 17, 2005 here (fractured pelvis). I hope you'll heal up soon, but sounds like you'll be laid up for quite awhile. So very sorry. Glad your bike made it through okay. That's a small silver lining to what must have been a terrible day. Please keep us posted on your recovery.