WHY DO WE RIDE?
Last night we had our annual Harford Velo Cycling Club x-mas party at our home. I always enjoy seeing everyone out of their helmets, sunglasses and cycling clothes, drinking a festive cocktail as opposed to having a nutrition bar with a power bar chaser. No matter who you talk to or what you talk about the conversation always seems to circle back to cycling.
Now rewind to the past 6 weeks of my life. I have been working out, spinning, lifting, etc., BUT I have not been on my bike. I am completely and totally embarrassed to admit this.
First the excuses:
1. A horrible case of bronchitis that took me to the doctor 3 times in 6 weeks.
2. Major meds that included antibiotics, an inhaler, mucinex, sudifed, benadryl and cough syrup.
3. Four children involved in school, dance, gymnastics, soccer and many other random things.
4. Christmas shopping, wrapping and non-stop partying.
5. Driving to Ohio, flying to Chicago and spending weekend at a waterpark.
Mind you, all the above was fun and it's just part of life but to perfectly honest I never really felt well enough to ride. Whatever the case may be I didn't get out much at all and that sucks. After talking to all the cyclists at the party I was really missing the moments I've shared with my beautiful Madone and all the perks of riding that come along with it.
After the party ended the Loveman asked me if I was going to ride in the morning. Yes, I did. I got up early, prepped my bike, put on my gear, put in my toe warmers (I'm a wimp) and got ready for a ride outside with the club. It was so nice. It didn't matter that it was cold and windy outside. It didn't matter that I had tons and tons of snot and mucus running down my face, and it didn't matter that my booties were duck taped because the zipper was broken. All that mattered was that I was out riding with friends and it felt great. God, I love to ride my bike. I really need to do it more often.
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Hey Susan,
I saw you on Sunday, you did not see me... it was good to see you though! Happy Riding and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Missie | Jan 5, 2009 1:11:43 PM