Halfway ½
I’m halfway there with my do-si-do! Today I rode almost 32 miles; and I’ll try for another 30 or so tomorrow. It looks like the weather will cooperate; but I won’t set out as early as I did today.
The calendar shows that tomorrow is the dark of the moon. Years of pre-dawn riding taught me that, the morning before the dark of the moon, there’s a low-hanging, orange-y crescent moon. I wanted to see that; and it was worth getting up at 4:30 am.
Today I must have lucked out with the wind. During the time I was actually on top of the levee, I averaged about 12.5 mph. That’s slightly better than usual; and I didn’t seem to get as tired halfway through. 😊 Now, what shall I do tomorrow?
Ride Plans 🤔
Of course I have to consider my ride plans, as well as recording ride data. My “training” structure is actually quite loose; but then, I’m not training for competition! So I don’t think I need to lose sleep over it.
Overall, my ride plans include one ride per week when I work to develop better force; one or two rides when I focus on increasing my pace; and one long ride. Once a week I’ll ride short and easy; but I’m trying not to skip any days during May. Love to Ride’s Bike Month Challenge is in progress!
Everybody here complains about the heat; but in a way, I’m looking forward to it. I don’t have a cooling beanie like the one shown here; but I want to try wetting a helmet liner to see how it works. Use what you have!
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I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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