Breaking Free!

[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.

[Catrin]

Getting ready to head out and a half/hour or so, waiting for the warmest part of the day. It is kind of windy this afternoon, 15-17 mph winds and I keep telling myself that isn't so bad and the wind will keep me from over-heating

I AM wondering if I should wear my smartwool long sleeved base layer beneath my sleeveless jersey - I certainly don't need a jacket. I don't want to overheat, but with temps in the high 60's and only reaching 70, am wondering if the wind might be a little chilly.