So, after two days off because I was truly too beat up and sore to ride, I got back on.

At first I had a melt down because my handle bar shifters were a mess (falling moved them), but after having a heart attack and taking it to the bike shop, they fixed it for free. They are still my fave shop.

So, yeah, I went and got my stuff together and rode tonight with a new older gentleman who kept a good pace with me. We did 30 miles at about 14 mph with lots of hills. Very good for still being body sore.

I was just glad to get back on. I was so nervous about it, but now I feel great again. Confidence is a funny thing. I used to show horses and have been run over, stepped on, gotten a concussion, etc, but getting back up was always hard. It's the same on the bike, I think.

What helps you gain confidence on the bike?