Back on the saddle – 2 weeks in
My first week on the bike got me a total of 8 miles between two days. That was a little disappointing but week two has been much better. This week I clocked in 27.4 miles with 1,335′ of elevation...
View ArticleOn the Saddle Week 3
Its been three weeks since I started riding again and it has been a bit of a struggle for sure. The altitude has really added to the challenge but my weight has probably been the biggest factor. Just...
View ArticleBack on the Bike Week 4
“It doesn’t get any easier, you just get faster” Greg LeMond It’s now my fourth week since starting to ride again and things have really started to turn around lately. Early on it was frustrating and...
View ArticleLessons Learned in 6 weeks of Biking
“When my legs hurt, I say: “Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!” Jens Voigt As with starting anything new, there will always be lessons to be learned along the way. Sometimes its from mentors,...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Bike Riding
The more I ride the more I believe that distance and hills present more of a mental challenge than a physical challenge. Of course you have to develop some muscle. You aren’t going to hop on a bike for...
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