I need Karma, advice, something

[Alex]

GREAT JOB, DONNA!!!!!

(Headwinds make me want to throw my bike into oncoming traffic!)


Alex

[cosc]

Donna congrats on a ride well done. Not many people would be able to ride 30 miles on a bike. Your a smart gal to ride at your own fun level, so you'll be raring to get on your bike another day. My last ride I went to my 1/2 point and called for a ride because I didn't want to ride against a headwind and a storm that was coming in. I'm looking forward to hearing about more bike adventures from Donna.

[Mr. Bloom]

33 miles! that's great! now next week do 40! that's a great ride. (I hate headwinds)

Ditto! Your objective is to have fun, not to hurt. You did the right thing and did Great!

[KathiCville]

Congrats on your ride!! Biking 33 miles is fabulous!

Here's a simple little trick that a friend of mine taught me recently: Whenever you're going downhill, lift your butt up off the seat just a little, for even a few seconds to take the pressure off. If you do that consistently from the start of a ride---long before any pain or chafing begins---it can help to relieve or delay some of the 'ouch' later on. I tend to sit too still on long rides, just pedalin' along, until I suddenly realize that my bottom is hurtin'. So on my last long rides, I've been trying to follow my friend's advice; it's a small thing, but it makes a difference! (Edit: Did it today on a 24-mile ride; finished my jaunt without a bit of saddle soreness!)