At Ease! 😌
It’s a refreshing change to feel at ease on the bike. Today, for once, there was almost no wind; and that was perfect for my planned ride: forty miles at a leisurely pace.
I didn’t have to fight headwinds; and it didn’t get uncomfortably warm until the final five miles. The sky was mostly cloudy; but it didn’t rain. As the road bike is still in the shop, I was on the hybrid. That meant stopping every time I wanted a bite to eat; which was fairly often. I had my snacks in the bike trunk; and that was behind me.
After a long ride, muscles can feel a bit stiff and sore. Some folks swear by epsom salt baths; but I prefer massage balls. In fact, I plan to take them along on RAGBRAI. I wouldn’t be able to soak in a tub.
And I’ll probably want some way to get a massage; RAGBRAI will mean hill repeats! That’s hard work for the legs.
Hill Repeats 🚵🏽
But I don’t think I’d be at ease with hill repeats! Even so, I’ve remembered that there’s a vehicular access ramp to some kind of docks, only a mile from here. It’s where I typically turn left to go to the park; and this ramp is to the right. I’ve developed the habit of ignoring it; so I don’t think of it when hill repeats come to mind.
I’ve seen cyclists riding up and down that ramp; and if I start doing that, I’ll get more climbing practice. The scary part will be coming back down: I won’t want to keep going straight and cross the railroad tracks; and will I be able to turn quickly so that I avoid the tracks? There might be other cyclists riding past; and of course I”ll have to watch out for any cars coming up or down. I’m more at ease with performing hard intervals on flat ground. I must also remember that repeated stopping at the bottom of a steep ramp will wear out my brakes. I sure don’t need that!
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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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