Breaking Free!

[kermit]

You are gonna have a blast. Just wear something visible and stay hydrated. Keep a cell phone with you. Do you have a road ID? A great investment.

[Catrin]

You are gonna have a blast. Just wear something visible and stay hydrated. Keep a cell phone with you. Do you have a road ID? A great investment.

Yes, I have a bright purple Road ID for my wrist My Trek only has room for one water cage though... That should be ok, I don't think 15 miles requires a Camelbak (though I do have one). Part of my loop takes me through a small town and should I need something by then I am sure there is someplace I can stop. Of course I could put another bottle in my back jersey pocket...hmmmm

[indysteel]

Yes, I have a bright purple Road ID for my wrist My Trek only has room for one water cage though... That should be ok, I don't think 15 miles requires a Camelbak (though I do have one). Part of my loop takes me through a small town and should I need something by then I am sure there is someplace I can stop. Of course I could put another bottle in my back jersey pocket...hmmmm

I think one bottle--especially if it's 20 ounces--will be plenty. Bring a few dollars with you if you really think you might run low on anything. You'll do just fine.

Where's your route taking you?

[Catrin]

I think one bottle--especially if it's 20 ounces--will be plenty. Bring a few dollars with you if you really think you might run low on anything. You'll do just fine.

Where's your route taking you?

Thanks for the vote of confidence

I will start on Kissel Rd in Boone county, go north to E 550 S and go west, then make my way to Main Street though the heart of the metropolis of Whitestown, then up to 200 and go east, south on 900E, west on 300S, then south on 800 East until I get back to my car in a church parking lot on Kissel. Right about 15 miles in total - I've been told about the route from the person who suggested it, but I may drive it right before riding it.

[indysteel]

That's a fine route. Before moving to Franklin, I used to ride to Whitestown all the way.
There's little traffic.

Resist the urge to drive it. Repeat after me: you can do this. I understand your anxiety, really I do, but it's REALLY much easier than you're building it up to be. Trust me on this and have some confidence!!!

[Crankin]

Good luck, Catrin. You will have so much fun.

[Catrin]

That's a fine route. Before moving to Franklin, I used to ride to Whitestown all the way.
There's little traffic.

Resist the urge to drive it. Repeat after me: you can do this. I understand your anxiety, really I do, but it's REALLY much easier than you're building it up to be. Trust me on this and have some confidence!!!

Ok, I will trust you on this I also really trust my personal trainer who rides this loop as part of a much longer ride 3-4 days a week - and he says this is the perfect route for me. So I will trust both of you - and I am REALLY looking forward to this! I will NOT over-think this! That is the great thing about riding, you really can't over-think things - just get out there and ride!

Tomorrow my LHT is to come home, at least it is supposed to. I am torn over which bike to ride tomorrow, but it is supposed to be beautiful tomorrow and I WANT to hit the road. So Boone County tomorrow, and the Surly goes to the park on Sunday. I have to learn to take my hands off the bars to shift

[runningteach]

Good luck and have fun! Can't wait for the report.