today’s ride
This morning I went on a 90K ride. It was supposed to be 100k but I took the wrong path when I left home (just out of routine) and I realized it too late so I just mentally patched pieces of routs that I know and kept pedaling, and the ride ended up being a bit short. I’m glad, though, since I was really tired at the end.
I started at 6:45 a.m. and it was really cold. There was daylight but the sun was too shy and the first hour felt like a lonely quest for survival. I almost can’t remember that first hour. The second part was not lonely. It was only me on the road but my shadow was keeping me company. It was really cool. For about an hour I could see my shadow right in front of me or to my left. It was an elongated version of me, helping me keep my technique and good form. It was the best coach. I understood shadow boxing.
I thought about stopping and taking a picture but then remembered that my cell phone camera isn’t working. Out of memory it says. So I just kept going. But here is a link to someone else’s photo on flickr that shows what I’m talking about.
I’m tired but nothing hurts….
