As we were about to put feet to pedals, I said to Sue that I wouldn't try to increase the distance as we had planned and that we may not even go as far as last time. You do recall that I wanted to go a little farther, but I was feeling off on that morning.
As it turned out, we rode 2k less this time -- only 4.9k. And it was still a gigantic ordeal.
It's been hot here, but we figured that we'd be alright at 9am. We should have been okay at that hour, for it was the same time we had started on our two previous rides, and they had gone very well.
But something was off, and we both struggled. Maybe it was the heat; maybe it was having 4 days between rides. I don't know, but it was a slog.
We did it, though.
I am, however, able to retrieve this ↓ photo from that ride. It's our usual resting spot when we're back near home after we almost finishing the ride. I do look a little macabre in dappled light and shadow, but it is what it is.
I do hope that we get the phone issues sorted out so that I can post a video at some point.
19 comments:
What a beautiful trail, AC. You did well in the heat!
Lovely ride at any distance.
You look fine in your red shirt!
It's been so hot. Good for you getting out.
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
Great that you made it that far, and had a good shady rest! I've extended my walking (which is half up and half downhill) but only if it's below 75. Some days I miss that window of opportunity.
Love the dappled (?) shadows in that picture. At least you're getting out on the bikes. Due to family obligations and weather, John and I haven't been out at all yet. :(
It's a beautiful shot! All that green and the rippling water. It looks so peaceful.
Love the last picture. But for goodness sake, take it easy in this heat!
Well done, going out at all in this heat -- it's brutal. I don't get it -- why do you want your phones along for a bike ride. I can maybe see it if riding alone but with two of you and out for fun... anticipating trouble? I suppose useful if a crash but in a pocket or fanny pack seems like a safer spot.
Some days I just don't have the oomph that I usually do. It happens sometimes. I like the dappled sunlight picture! Nice legs.
@Jeanie. Sue, especially, wants the phone handy to take photos or video rather than have to rummage around. And they provide an excellent record for mileage, heart rate, etc.
I think the heat did you in.
I think it's wonderful that you and Sue are biking. My daughter and her husband do the same and they love it ... even taking their small dog along ... she's in a backpack that Brian puts on his back and she has just her head showing and seems happy as can be.
Keeping statistics helps you improve your goals and lengthen the ride distance.
Some days you just do not have the oompa, oompa to come up to steam. Musta been one of those days.
Oh gosh! I hope you're carrying a water bottle with you. I don't think I could bike in the heat. Wow! You guys are amazing.
Glad you took your camera to get photo.
Coffee is on and stay safe
Beautiful trail, but it has been so hot--awk! Glad you managed okay. :)
Drink water! Linda in Kansas
Admittedly I do not do well in this heat.
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