Sarah and I had a super road ride on Saturday. It wasn’t much by the usual metrics. Just 35 km. We did an extended version of our usual Hume loop.
But on the pleasure metric, we had sunshine, it was warm out but not hot, and we stopped for iced coffee on the way home. Lots of cyclists out there, and there were an awful lot of smiles and waves.
You know what was really striking though? It was our first time this year we’ve had our road bikes out. I think this is the latest in the year this has happened. It’s been a tough, cold spring and work and family have both been really demanding.
Getting ready was a thing. We spent a lot of time getting ready: finding bike water bottles, charging lights, electronic gear shifting, and Garmins. Then there’s the sunscreen, gels, and chamois cream. And inflating bike tires. Don’t get me started on the heart rate monitor straps. I found mine finally, but then couldn’t get my new Garmin to recognize it. I gave up on that.
I had to keep reminding myself that next week will be easier getting out the door. And also that while I love all sorts of bike riding, riding my go-fast road bike on perfect days like this makes me smile the most.
