BIKE: 27 miles in just over 2hrs. The Son of DBHs group ride. Just over 3700ft climbing.
I came into this ride tired and wary of going too long or hard. I purposefully didn't bring running shoes or enough fuel to ride long. I planned on about 2hrs and that's it. It. No More. 27 and Done. I'm Tapering, remember?
The start of the ride was rough, I took a long time to warm up. But with 30+ cyclists in the group, all new roads to see, and hills ahead I was soon grinning like crazy. How could you not love this!?!?
The ride was described as "decidedly unhammerlike", and we kept it there. I rode with a few others also tapering for next weekend. My legs were too shot for hammering too much, but I managed up all the hills in granny gear just fine.
The only problem was on Huntersford Rd, where on a descent I slammed into a pothole. Too late to bunny hop or swerve, I hit it head on. BAM! Water bottle flew out. Loud clank from the bike. And the quickly recognized Pfffffffttttttt of a blown tire. Luckily JB stayed with me, and the tire was still OK. I was sure something else would break--frame, wheel, drivetrain. Luckily for the bird, just the tube. Luckily for me too!
As much as I love climbing, I hate descending! I'm a chicken for some reason on the big downhills, riding the brakes and being cautious. Guess that's not a bad thing, especially when curves, gravel, and other cyclists are around me.
I finished the ride wanting more, but knowing better. The others took off for a run and I longingly watched them take off. But 16+ miles in the past 2 days? Enough for me! Besides, I had to pee since the beginning of the ride and a gas station was still a few minutes away!
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