Newbie weekly achievement thread

[maggieriley]

Had another really great ride today and tackled my own personal great white whale.

There's a really steep hill fairly near my house that I tried to ride up a few years ago. I made it only a small part of the way up before having an exercise-induced asthma attack. It was the first time I'd ridden with DH...I was mortified by the whole thing.

Today, many pounds lighter and in much better shape, I decided to try the hill again. I fully expected to have to walk part of it, but I did good. I got to the top without even beging in my absolute lowest granny gear. I had to let out a little whoop when I made it. That hill has been so HUGE in my head for the longest time...now it's DONE! And, having done it once, I can easily do it many more times. It was a pretty big moment for me.

That is so great!!! The first hill I did that with is near our house - I remember it seemed really hard the first time I did it, and I was so out of breath, but now it is no big deal - I LOVE that. And I love no longer being afraid of hills!! Conquering those goals feels so amazing - I've never been athletic, but I'm starting to feel like biking is changing that - hooray!!

[hebe]

Welcome Maggie and StPetenewbie!

I love reading all the successes here.