Originally Posted by
metalchef87
Beautiful day. Rode 30 miles, then my legs gave out....I literally couldn't pump any more...I was so mad/embarrassed that I had to call my wife to come get me...this is the most that I have ridden in one sitting so far...I kinda feel like crap, I think I might have over exerted myself...but I'll rest tonight and see how I feel tomorrow.
I was almost there on a
7.5 mile ride home tonight, I hate that. Hope you feel bettr, here's to better luck tomorrow!
I came as close to bonking as I ever have. I decided to actually do some work on the ride home since I'd been taking it easy, getting over a cold. I didn't take in to account that fact that I haven't been eating as much as usual the past couple days including today. I was keeping a quick pace and felt good for most of the ride. About three miles away I thought, "I'm really tired, I better get home so I can eat!" A couple blocks later I stood on the pedals at a stop sign and my arms and legs were shaking, so I coasted down to the store. I got off my bike and felt like I was going to pass out. I stumbled in to the store, grabbed an OJ and a sandwich ($7.00!!), then sat at the picnic table outside and devoured my dinner. Much better now.