Never thought I'd end up using a photo of an alpaca to illustrate a post about a bike ride... (16 June 2011)
I hit a cycling milestone yesterday: my first fifty miler. And by the end, I felt every yard. There’s no way I would have gone that distance on my own, so I’ve got the cycling club to thank / blame for how I feel today: weary is the word. Luckily, it’s now pouring with rain so having taken the dog out for a short walk, I’m able to curl up on the sofa without any traces of guilt and Let It Pass.
- I made it up every hill without collapsing or getting off to walk.
- Banter and laughter were the order of the day.
- Fantastic views.
- A wonderful way to explore the area and discover some fabulous coffee shops.
- Showered with tips about cycling style and bike set up.
- Did I mention that my total for the day was 51.17 miles? And that we spent much of the day in Devon!
- Oh, and we met some alpacas when we stopped for lunch at Coldharbour Mill – something to do with Fathers’ Day.
All in all, it was a good day. I might be suffering from a physical and emotional hangover, but they’re a good bunch of people and it is, I believe, a price worth paying.
Congratulations!
You will feel like this when you stretch yourself- but it is good to do it in company, if nothing else can get a needed push up the last bit of *that* hill! Clubruns are good- you can yack as much or as little as you like, and it is good not to have to decide where you’re going every ride out!!
yay glad it worked out.. and i am seriously impressed. Love coldharbour mill.. but then.. it is all about fibre…
Pleased I read to the end, I thought this was a “post race” photo!!!