In Nashville visiting my brother and his family, but did bring the bikes. I'd driven down on Tuesday with the bikes and our son, but hubby couldn't take Tues & Wed off work. Flew in late (after 11pm last night), slept in, got a late start, and were only able to do a short ride.

Nashville hills are worse than home ones. Just the 7 mile ride wore me out (I have some real, uh, opportunities with fitness and hills). Esp. because 6 miles into the ride this dragging noise I kept hearing made me pull over. My front brakes were semi closed and dragging (we'd checked air in the tires but not brakes). No wonder I was struggling so much with the hills and feeling like I had no power! Tried to make some adjustments, will have to do more tomorrow. It was a nice ride- but really made me appreciate all the bike lanes around Milwaukee. Not so much here.

The frustrating thing on the ride was one particularly steep hill. I got off. First time I've actually not powered my way to the top. I was going so slow, I was freaking about falling over, not getting out of my pedals. I think that mental block is my biggest fear with hills and the clipless pedals.

Tomorrow we're gonna ride the Natchez Trace - a bit nervous about the hills...we'll see!