Seven weeks to go
It’s only seven weeks until my 70 mile bike ride to benefit the ADA. I’m getting more and more excited as each day passes by. I so badly want to do well in this. I don’t expect to come in first, and I certainly don’t expect to be among the top ten. But I do expect to maintain a good 15 - 20 mph pace, and to FINISH the event. I’ve convinced 32 people to contribute so far, and I feel the weight of their collective expectations on my shoulders. I don’t think I’d be able to show my face again if I didn’t finish. (Barring an accident or some other unforeseen misfortune, of course.)
I’ve been biking pretty steadily, both on the road and in the gym. The weather here in San Diego has been unseasonably cool and wet, and I’ve taken advantage of the fact to build up my lung capacity and the strength in my legs. I’ve limited my rides to relatively flat terrain, but this weekend, I’m attacking a couple of hills in the area. It will be a test of both my endurance and gear shifting skill. I do okay with the rear gears, but am having trouble with the front derauiller. I’m still not comfortable on this bike and need to bond with it during the next few weeks.
Wish me luck, friends and neighbors. I mean to do this, come hell or high water.
