It's Not the Distance 🏃🏻♂️
Sometimes it’s not the distance that gets you. Depending on road conditions, a ride of under 7 miles can seem like a breeze; or an exhausting ordeal.
Yesterday it was the latter. The bike shop that I visited doesn’t open until 10:00 am; and by then there’s more traffic. On the way there I had to ride over some horribly rough street surfaces; and both sides were parked up with cars. One of the streets I rode does have sharrows; but I don’t enjoy them.
It added up to a very tiring trek! And a rather slow one, too. It took me almost an hour to ride less than 7 miles! I don’t dare get up any real speed when I’m riding close to parked cars, for fear of getting doored. That’s why I say it’s not the distance that wears you out every time.
The reason I didn’t leave this errand until Saturday is, they’re busier at the shop on weekends. In addition, I typically go to the salvage store on Saturday mornings.
Mission Accomplished 🏁
At least it’s “mission accompished” as far as my bicycle saddle goes. I should’t need to replace it again for five years or so; and that’s cause for rejoicing. It’s not that I don’t like that bike shop. Getting to it is what I don’t like.
Incidentally, this particular bike shop has a penny-farthing hanging from the ceiling. It’s amazing how big one of those bikes is! Some RAGBRAI riders do it on a penny-farthing. When they reach the Mississippi River at the end of the ride, it sure must feel like Mission Accomplished!
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ABOUT ME
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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