I Like to Ride my Bicycle…
Tuesday was another gorgeous day. I rode at lunch and set a “blistering” 15.5 mph pace ;). It was windy when I left, and the wind had a slight chill to it, so I wore a long-sleeve jersey and tights. That was a mistake. It was around 60 degrees and I was quickly hot. Good thing the jersey was my full-zippered Tarheel Trailblazer jersey and I unzipped it to about mid-sports-bra. That must be why I got so many waves from pickup trucks. heehee.
I left work at 3:30 and rode at Beatty. Sometimes I really love riding alone. It was so nice out, and I was on the SS, dialed in at 32×18 — the perfect gear for Beatty, imo. I wasn’t thinking about anything, but I was thinking about everything. Does that make sense? I rode my first lap and I know I did the whole trail but I don’t remember half of it. I was in another world, I guess.
I was toward the end of the valley trail on my second lap when I hear “GO JEN!” I looked around and didn’t see anyone, but this broke my solitude and I became more aware of the people I was passing. There were a bunch of joggers, dog walkers and other riders out there, enjoying the trail as much as I was. It was in perfect shape. The only thing that gets to me are the people out there who are smoking. What’s up with that? There was a guy straddling a Trek Fuel in the parking lot smoking a cigarette before his ride. Something about that just doesn’t seem right. I passed him later, heh heh.
Anyway, I heard “go Jen!” again a little while later and realized it was the ubiquitous DaveB. I used to see him out there all the time, but haven’t in a while. We chatted on the big rutted climb after the log ride and he was off. Good to see him again. Thanks for giving me my first 32T SS ring. I’m sorry it’s trashed. I got about 3 good months out of it!
I ran into Jeff S. in the parking lot. His cranks/BB are shot. His bike was noisier than mine.
Be careful at Beatty. There have been a bunch of car break-ins there. Don’t leave valuables in your car and don’t “hide” your keys anywhere. Take them with you. I’ve talked to a couple of people who have had their cars broken into there. Be smart.
