Do I need a break?

Today I rode 51.7 miles! It sounds like a lot; but there\’s not much time to work at lengthening my weekly long ride before Tour de Cure. And I wish they\’d post the exact route; and what average speed will be necessary.

I wish I were sure whether my preparation is on the right track. I never am, and it drives me crazy.

Luckily there was little wind this morning. I didn\’t try to push hard, because I felt a bit \”off\”. My resting blood pressure was crazy low today; and I had some spells of feeling light-headed. That\’s not good when you\’re on a bicycle!

Maybe I need to take a Sunday off from riding; but with Cycle September in progress, I\’m reluctant to do that. Perhaps a shorter ride? We all need a break sometimes!

Maybe I\’d better lie down and put my feet up for a bit. The usual post-long-ride orthostatic hypotension has set in. The catch is, I need to hie me into the kitchen and fix lunch!