hilly 100

ok, so I survived my first "training session" Sunday to see how I could manage a long bike ride with lots of hills.
I think I may be in for the ride, although 50 miles a day is a bit on the extreme.
Still my riding partners were fine with me being vertically challenged and still able to keep up for the most part.

I enjoy the comradeship that comes with riding hours together. But as my friend Kathleen reminded me today as we compared notes, we both felt tired after the ride--whether due to worries about cars, hills, braking and pacing. With running or swimming there is a freedom that is different from biking in that you are left to your own devices and disappear in the water or on the trail.

Biking has a more social component to it that I am not used to.
It has been a great learning experience. I am looking forward to another training next weekend.

Onward and Upward!