Guess It’s Time for a Change of Pace
Well, you ever wonder if God’s trying to give you a message, but you’re just not pick’n up on it? I suppose what happened today could be an indicator of something.
Decided to go for a ride today. But as usual, I tried doing the ride later than I wanted. It was almost 9:30am when I decided to head out the door. But the real issue wasn’t the time, it was the heat. I should have been out the door before 7am-ish. Anyway, because I knew it was gonna get hot fast, I opted to change my routine 25 mile ride to just a 15 mile one. And it’s a good thing too. On the 2nd half of the ride, I had to pull over twice to tighten some screws to my left cleat. One of the screws must have fallen out, but the others were stripped and I couldn’t tighten them down. Imagine all of the pedaling efficiency of a one legged cycler. That was me.
If only things stopped there… Not with my luck. Besides the loose cleat, I experienced some really harsh cramping in my lower back. This must have been due to me trying to catch some dudes that were pedaling well ahead of me. I had seen then turn on my route and thought I could catch them. Well, I did. But I was so tired that it was hard to maintain such pace. That should really teach me.
As discouraging as the ride could have been, I was very glad I cut the ride to only 15 miles. I not only received a slow leak on my rear tire, I had a complete flat at the last 1/4 mile of my ride. Had I extended it, I may have had some much more serious hiking to do.
I guess it just goes to show you that sometimes you just need to be thankful you didn’t get what you originally wanted. I really wanted a 25 to 30 mile ride. Seems like I maybe need to ride my Mt. bike for a while. What do you think?
Wow, you stud. 15 miles?
15 miles?! You put Hoop and me to shame. We feel accomplished if we walk a few blocks.
Common sense and probably design were the key… What would be the point of sending a message if there is no capability on the other side to receive it? you made a logical decision that made perfect sense.
You would however need a miracle had you opt for door number 2
David: Yep. That wasn’t quite half my normal ride. But it was enough for that day. Ugh!
Tink: Too funny! That’s okay, though. I get winded walking in our backyard. It doesn’t help that our backyard is a mountain. It’s a fun climb, though.
Etay: I think if I had opted for number 2, I’d have needed an ambulance.
Oh shush, you KNOW I would have come picked your ass up… (once I answered the phone…snort…)
In all seriousness though, does make you think!
Good the battery on the cell phone was charged
EE:
I believe you. I’m just glad it didn’t come down to that.
Etay: I always take my cell with me. The battery isn’t the issue, though. It’s the thought that there’s too many dead spots on my route. Sometimes the entire back road is dead.
You gone quiet on us all of a sudden…
What happened, a tongue got your cat?
Etay: Gee, I hope not. No. Just been busy with the new business. Lot’s of paperwork to read through and then file and then get back to investors. Then got a board meeting coming up next week.