W-I-N-D-Y

Monday, June 29, 2009

Went out for a ride after work and it was WINDY! I practiced come climbing on a few small hills and a few small speed drills. I was out for an hour and biked 13 miles. It wasn't my best time, but considering the wind and hills it wasn't too bad.

Just a stretch

Friday, June 26, 2009

I had to leave for up north today, so I didn't have time for a good ride but I wanted to do something. I went out for about a half hour and rode 7 1/2 miles. That gave me a nice stretch. It felt good once I got going, but I did have to deal with the devil on my shoulder trying to tell me to just skip the ride and watch TV.

Bike maintenance

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

I took the night off and went to Assenmachers for a bicycle mantainence class. We learned how to remove the wheels and tires, how to clean and lube the chain and a bunch of other stuff. It was fun, but I could not get the tire back on the rim. At least the bike guy had a hard time with it too. I'll just have to practice.

Try out the knee

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

I cut out of work early so I could get on the bike. I went for almost 2 1/2 hours (31.7 miles). I was doing pretty good until the last half hour. My knee started to hurt. I washed my knee brace yesterday and it wasn't dry so I didn't wear it. I know that wasn't very smart. I'll have to pick up another brace.

Back on the road

Monday, June 22, 2009

Well, I was going to ride yesterday but I had a flat tire & no tube. I got it fixed after work today. I did learn one thing, I was not inflating my tire enough. It is amazing how much better the bike rides with the proper amount of air in the tires.

I rode for about an hour and did 13.9 miles. My knee (with the brace on) survive. After I came home I took the dogs for 1 1/2 mile walk.

'Oops'

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Well, I did an 'Oops' yesterday. I was at Cardio Kickboxing class last night and I went to do a jump front round kick. I must have over extended my left leg. I felt a 'pop' in my knee. It does not appear as though I torn anything. The doctor said to ice for a day or two and take it easy. I got a knee brace and just need to see how my knee feels in a couple of days. I'll see how I feel Sunday or Monday and go out on the bike.

Tough ride

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

It took everything I had to stay on the bike for an hour. I went 12.1 miles. I was tired, but I know it will all be worth it.

Still not sure what I was thinking

Monday, June, 15, 2009

I only had about 2 hours to bike today. I ended up biking for 1 hour 45 minutes (20 miles). My butt and legs wanted to know what the hell I was doing. After about 2 miles they were ok.

I wish I had been able to go farther. I was glad to finally get home though. I was riding into the wind all the way home. I'm still not sure what I was thinking in doing this 3 day event. I just need to remind myself to enjoy the experience.

Beautiful Day

After being sick for a week, then busy and bad weather, I finally got to go biking today. I was gone for about 3 hours (2 hours 40 minutes of which were on the bike) and rode 32 miles. The first 10 miles were a little hard, but I was surprised at how well I felt when I was done. My legs were not hurting, although they did feel a little weak for a few minutes after I got home.