Great ride today
Those of you who have occasionally perused my blog know that I’m an avid bicyclist. I try to get into the saddle at least three times a week. I love biking. In my opinion, it’s the best lower body exercise there is. On a properly fitted bike, there’s no chance of injuring oneself (except, of course, for maniacial motorists). It helps one lose weight, lowers the blood pressure, increases one’s aerobic capacity, and reduces stress. What more could you ask from an exercise?
Somehow, the saddle on my bike had come loose. It had slid back, placing undue strain on my knees. The maladjustment was so imperceptible, I didn’t notice it until my riding partner, Julie, clued me into it. So, I pulled out the tools, and fixed the problem. What a difference! Today, I did 60 plus miles without strain - even going up hills (a notorious weakness of mine). On the straightaways, I was a monster. FOr the whole ride, I averaged 17 miles an hour, 2 miles an hour faster than my usual average. To make it even better, today was an absolutely gorgeous day in San Diego. It was sunny, with high clouds, and a temperature that hovered in the mid 60s. It was perfect biking weather.
Need I tell you that I’m a happy man?
