Not Roses 🌹
It’s not roses we’ll be getting from the South; but wind. Even now, it’s gusting up to 21 mph. What a shame I can’t capture that breeze to air up my tires!
I’m sure we’re getting something else from the South that is not roses — plenty of Gulf moisture. I suppose the humidity level will soon rise. I’m glad the forecast for the weekend doesn’t include rain. I can visit the salvage store tomorrow! And go for a long ride Sunday.
Starting to Build 🧱
I’m starting to build now. A ride of 19 miles or so is starting to seem almost too easy; so it’s time to add some intensity.
A 5-minute hard effort isn’t impossible; especially when I’ve got a tailwind! I worked to ride at least 15 mph during those efforts; and while it got hard, I wasn’t gasping for breath. Maybe those intervals were too easy? Should I have tried to pedal even harder? Or do I need to stay at my current effort level for a week or two?
Coming home was different. I had a headwind then; and one-minute efforts seemed like plenty. Probably that’s the kind of work I really need to do! If you live where it’s pancake flat, pedaling hard into the wind is supposed to be good training for hills. I’m starting to build towards RAGBRAI!
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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.
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