So I would have to say that yesterday marked the official start of the new "adventure" season for me. I joined up with a cycling group at Noble Sports for my first cycling run of the year. The weather was beautiful and I was pretty excited to be back in the saddle, so to speak. The plan was to ride from the store to Lincoln Beach and back, a round trip of (supposedly) 25 miles. I figured for a first ride it would be manageable. The ride in and of itself was pretty uneventful. It did feel great to be out riding again. About half way to Lincoln Beach, I realized what exactly it meant to not ride for six months. I was disappointed in myself a bit as I watched my speed steadily drop from about 18 mph to an average of 15. That may not seem like a lot, but to a cyclist, it is.
I finished the ride in just over two hours, including a couple of resting periods. My body reacted much in the way I should have predicted. PAIN...EVERYWHERE! I will say that it is a good pain, telling me that I pushed myself past my comfort zone.
Now I will be more motivated to get out and ride more in the coming weeks, especially with the upcoming Moab trip.
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