Best ride in 2 years.
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Best ride in 2 years.
Today I had my best ride since the accident that broke my elbows. I decided to skip a group ride and rode my recumbent solo to the eastern end of the Katy trail, a round trip distance of 40 miles. Even better, the last 2 miles is uphill on Jungs Station Rd. I'd been shying away from that climb but I was able ro ride it today (slowly) without having to visit grannygearland.
So at 68, what's it going to take for me to get my endurance back? I was pooped when I got home. The temperature today was 91 with 49% humidity so that might have been a factor. It's taken longer than I thought it should, but I feel like I've finally mastered using the water pack and drinking tube on the recumbent. On a day like today, plenty of water is good.
So at 68, what's it going to take for me to get my endurance back? I was pooped when I got home. The temperature today was 91 with 49% humidity so that might have been a factor. It's taken longer than I thought it should, but I feel like I've finally mastered using the water pack and drinking tube on the recumbent. On a day like today, plenty of water is good.
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Good rides are fun.
Been in the 94* here.
I quit about 12 noon.
40 miles is what I ride in the heat at age 69.
I don't believe I benefit by riding in the heat, so take it easy for a while.
Been in the 94* here.
I quit about 12 noon.
40 miles is what I ride in the heat at age 69.
I don't believe I benefit by riding in the heat, so take it easy for a while.
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The last 2 miles uphill on a 91F day?
Woo-hoo!
Woo-hoo!
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I have no idea what is going to take for your endurance to come back. I suspect though that since you changed bike types it will take a bit longer due to working your muscles differently than in the past.
Glad to hear you had a good ride, be careful coming back - you will get there.
Glad to hear you had a good ride, be careful coming back - you will get there.
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That's great news!!
IMHO going from uprights to a SWB reqiures quite a change in riding and handling skills. That you have accomplished this in what was it, only one and a quarter seasons, says a lot for your adaptive skills and determination.
Here's wishing you many more GREAT rides.
IMHO going from uprights to a SWB reqiures quite a change in riding and handling skills. That you have accomplished this in what was it, only one and a quarter seasons, says a lot for your adaptive skills and determination.
Here's wishing you many more GREAT rides.
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