Well I am still very sore yet will be going to the gym momentarily to do some interval work and Yikes more RT later on in the morning. But since my afternoon swim lesson has been cancelled, I think I may take Snagster (my road bike) for a test drive.
I plan on going to the park in mid afternoon when I hope there is not much traffic or people around to observe. My better half has inspired me as yesterday he took my mountain bike (Bart) out for a spin. Unfortunately Bart's gears are kinda slipping so will need to see Mr. C or another bike doctor!
My game plan is to try and find a grassy area so that when I try and clip in, and Lord forbid fall, it won't be on concrete. I am also starting to panic a little as my better half, in his concern for me, challenged me to consider how fast snagster will really go and that I should be very careful.
It's true-road bikes are like sportscars-and taking a turn in them or someone getting to close to you can seriously result in injury. Also everyone keeps telling me that I should be prepared to fall, but that all I need to do is fall right. How the bleep to you fall right? Unless I was in a slow mo fall (which I doubt is how this happens) I don't think I will have time to think about how to fall right or get my body into falling position??? Ahhhhhh...............
I am definitely going to make sure I take my cell phone on my ride!
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My sweet sister - take it from someone who has spent the majority of the past six months falling down, when the day comes that you finally stay upright, it is totally worth it.
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Good luck!! I promise not to ride my bike to the park so that there will be one less person to run into, especially one who rides as slow as I do.
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