Yeah, I feel like I’m cheating. It just doesn’t take a whole lot of writing practice to post all of these rides, but they’re just so fascinating to me…and mostly in the way that I’m able to do them now.
Last summer I wrote about my inability to get it together on the road. I rode further than I had in any previous year, but I wasn’t enjoying it much. I was getting left behind on rides and struggled quite a bit in some cases.
But so far, this year is different. Yeah, when I ride with others, I get left behind a bit — but I’m not really struggling. That’s just my style: don’t kill myself. It’s not a race. If they want to run ahead and “win,” then have at it. I’ll see you when I’m done. Thing is, I’m enjoying myself. I have the energy to ride. I could go farther if I had the time.
On top of that, I’m gaining confidence in my ability to go for both distance and elevation. Who knows. Maybe I’ll get that century ride in this year.
I’d better start planning…