Barriers 🚧
Aren’t barriers frustrating? 😤 Few things can sour a ride as quickly as a “Road Closed” sign!
I ran into one this morning on the way to the salvage store; and I have no idea how long this closure will be in effect. I’m trying to find out; but it’s like the proverbial needle in the haystack. Where’s an electromagnet when I need one?
Such barriers are a major obstacle to riding, because I don’t quite dare take to the main road. There’s little or no shoulder; and I can’t ride at 20-25 mph! So I turned and headed for the park.
Meds 💊
But I mustn’t forget to take my meds!
Another obstacle I met this morning was fatigue and lightheadedness beyond my exertion level. I didn’t know what was up.
When I reached the park, I tried eating a One bar; and I ate a GU-Gel. It helped only a little; so I went home early. I grabbed a cola, thinking that some caffeine might help.
Then my eye fell on my pill box; and I saw that I’d forgotten to take my meds this morning. One of them is for low blood pressure; so no wonder I felt weird.
Incidentally, one of the frustrating aspects of RAGBRAI was hauling along several prescription meds. Those bottles were a big space hog!
