I am starting to see some physical changes from the almost 300 miles ridden over the last month. My jeans are fitting a little looser and I don't need a nap after every ride. More importantly, I feel pretty comfortable in the saddle. The first week I needed a quarter mile straight away and intense concentration to ride one handed long enough to reach down, grab a water bottle and take a drink. Now a drink is done almost absent mindedly.
Here are a few pearls of wisdom gleamed from the last four weeks of being in the saddle (life metaphors?):
1) Choose your route carefully. There is a big difference between 60 and 95 degrees when riding by a sewage treatment plant.
2) Good gear can make all the difference. My favorite thing lately is the Slice UltraSensor bike shorts by Pearl Izumi. They make every ride more enjoyable.
3) Keep your mouth closed. Whether talking, breathing, or yawning an open mouth plus speed equals an invitation for something to drop, fly, or just shoot in there.
I’ve hit 31% of my donations goal but there is a lot more to go. If you haven’t donated please click on my Courage Rider Profile to see my progress and hand over some cash. For you number watchers out there this is fully tax deductible. Thanks to everyone who already donated!
PS this is a road bike race but I don’t have any photos on the new bike yet.
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