Did I start the New Year off with a bang?

Not so fast! Today\’s ride wasn\’t exactly a bang, although I rode past many patches of fireworks debris from last night\’s New Year\’s celebrations. It was more like a slosh.

Last night the forecast said, overcast. Instead, it was raining this morning. By about 8:30 am it seemed to have stopped; so I went out for a ride. I discovered that there was still a fine drizzle; and several miles out I ran into rain.

Riding in the rain is rather wearisome; so I turned back a mile or so earlier than planned. (Yeah, I know — shame, shame!) On the way home, I made two or three short, untimed \”surges\” at 17 mph. If there was a \”bang\” it came during the final mile, when I pushed for 20 mph. I made it to 20.75 mph; and I even got my heart rate up to its max. I\’m also delighted that I can now hold 20 mph for more than a split second.

Un-fun though this ride was, I\’ve made a start towards my year\’s mileage goal; even if I didn\’t start off with a bang. Every little bit helps!

Good luck with your bicycling goals this year!