Short long again? Sounds puzzling, doesn\’t it?

Yet again, my Sunday long ride turned out to be fairly short. After having had two short/easy days during the past week, and missing Friday altogether because I couldn\’t get awake in time, I thought that pushing for 50 miles, or even 40, would be a bit much.

I settled for 37.5 miles There was quite a lot of overcast, something I don\’t mind as long as it doesn\’t rain. I don\’t get as hot when the sun isn\’t blazing down on me. It\’s also much easier on my eyes.

As usual, I took along cut-up Clif Bars for ride food. This time I also took along some Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, just to try something new. Their saltiness is good after the sweetness of Clif Bars.

About 2.25 miles before the end, I tried shifting to an easy gear and doing some light spinning. I hoped it would keep me from getting post-ride orthostatic hypotension. Alas, it did not.

For a nice lunch, post-ride or not, try this: broccoli, cut into small pieces (1 cup or so), lightly steamed; 1/2 of a 15 oz can mac n cheese; 3-4 black olives, sliced. Heat the mac n cheese; add freshly ground pepper (if desired); stir in the olives and broccoli. Enjoy!

I hope next Sunday doesn\’t see a short long ride again. I really need to get moving.