It was nice to get back out on my road bike with a cycling jersey, bike shorts and my clip-in cycling shoes. We set out to ride around Glacier Ridge Park near our house. It has a nice trail that winds through the park's wetlands, woods and prairie.
I completed the 9.5 mile with an average speed of 12.4 mph. Not too bad for my first real ride and a good start to get me ready for the 75-mile Pelotonia route next year. My biggest worry was that I wouldn't get my shoes out of the clips when I stopped and would fall over. Sad to say, its happened before.
But, I made it through with no problems. It was a lovely afternoon. Feeling the wind and the sunshine on my face and hearing the birds sing really made me glad to be alive...even more glad than I usually am these days. :)
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