Finally dusted off the two wheeled contraption that has been taking up space in the basement. It's been about a year since I have ridden!! and last year I think only rode once or twice all year!! Kinda unbelieveable for me considering this was an almost everyday thing for me for several years. Dug out my helmet, shoes and kit. Kinda got a little nostalgic thinking about how long it had been. Amazing how the body remebers. The first couple of minutes felt a little strange, but I settled right in. It was a bit breezey out and I got thinking how I used to know every house and business that had a flag in front on my usual routes so I would know the direction and strength of the wind.
Running fitness seems to transfer well to the bike as I felt strong and the ride was generally effortless, about the same effort as an easy run. I cranked up to a moderate effort on one melllow grade climb just 'cause it's the same climb that the club I used to ride with would race up at the end of our weekly rides. I averaged 21.2 mph for 26 miles, not bad for me. I'll take it for a first ride in a year at an easy effort.
Really enjoyed the smooth, no impact workout. Plan to keep it up a couple times a week, .....well, at least once a week.
Bike miles: 26, 21.2 avg, easy/moderate effort. Run equiv...give it 6 miles. | 