Our second speed ride was cold and windy! Nathan joined us for the first time this year on our long ride on Saturday and our speed ride tonight. Stephen and Nathan took turns leading while I hung out in the back. We had a couple stretches of really fast (I got up to 18 mph!), but in the end we only averaged about 12.5 mph.
The wind was pretty strong, so I’m pretty pleased with our speed this early in the season. Although, I have to admit I’m ready for a little more temperate weather – it was 50 when we left the house and 45 when we came back an hour later. It’s supposed to drop to 28 tonight. My Thursday morning ride is also going to be kind of cold – forecast around 35.
I’m working on “form” these days, trying to ease the pressure on my hands and shoulders by using my core better. It takes concentration to break a physical habit. I have to sit WAY back on my seat and it’s so easy to slide forward and let my shoulders hold me up! Tonight, my abs are achy, which tells me I probably did it right!
We’re in the thick of training season and just this week, I’ve spoken to two people who have been affected by MS. One is a student of mine whose mom has MS. Another is a staff person at the University who happened to notice my signature included a reference to the ride in May. It really is quite amazing how many people this illness affects. It’s good to know that when we ride, we’re helping to raise funds for research into treatments and cures.
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