Saturday I went for a ride myself. It’s a loop ride I do typically on Sunday mornings when traffic is minimal and the weather is calm. The ride has several rolling hills. Nothing too significant, but for me to go out by myself (I arranged for someone to be available if something happened) was the big deal.
I learned to get back up on the bike right after my brother was killed in a car/bike accident many years ago. It was really difficult, but I learned it would have been much more difficult if I had waited. Saturday was my day to do the same.
I am happy to share I did the ride, had a wonderful time and didn’t flat or crash. I did learn that I’m several months back from my regular conditioning (easily remedied) and can now go out without the dreaded ‘monkey on my back,’ wondering if I can go myself.
Riding by myself is and always has been very restorative. One more thing I can do again!
