Well, this weekend provided a plethora of firsts for me; first official training ride, first ride with hills and first use of my new bike rack. I've gotta say, each one almost killed me! The stress of a 50 minute ride on the 101 and 110 freeways with my bike strapped on was so stressful for me! I had tested out putting the rack on the trunk the night before, but I couldn't stop glancing in the rear view mirror every few seconds or stop my stomach from clenching with every bump and hop terrified I'd look back to see my precious cargo under the tire of an 18 wheeler!
Once my bike and I got safely to the meeting point, I was nervous for a whole new reason. Everyone else was a professional! They all had "Lance" style road bikes, were decked out in spandex and clip in to the pedals sneakers! I felt totally out classed! The description did say beginners, right?!?! So here I come, in my black yoga pants (still too many body issues to pull on the spandex just yet), Hybrid bike and Universal sweatshirt ;)
Then there's the ride itself....the hills that were described as "rolling" have me practically peddling in place on the way up with glutes burning and quads screaming and gripping my handlebars for dear life on the way down as I reach speeds of 25 miles an hour without pedaling! That doesn't even factor in the cars who leave maybe 4-6 inches between the two of you!
Besides all that whining...it was an AMAZING day! I met and rode with some fabulous, fearless females! I had the best workout of my life! I learned how to ride with more than one person at a time and practiced calling out dangers ad directions...and I laughed a lot (when I wasn't crying or complaining) with these mildly insane but ever so supportive and entertaining women!
Can't wait for the next one!
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