I made it two laps around the park today. It was maybe 60 degrees out. By the time I was done w/ the ride it was in the low 50’s. Everyone was wearing their fall kit, with tights and long sleeve jerseys.
I decided to wear my tank-top summer jersey. Which I unzipped halfway into the first lap. I went slow, and managed to avoid the pins and needles of the last ride. I got some pins and needles going up the hill for the first time, but by that point, the sun had tucked behind the trees, and I was getting some cooler air.
I even made it a second lap. I’ll try for three tomorrow.
The key is wearing almost nothing, riding near dusk, stripping off layers as i go, and going slow. I can do this.
I remember really vividly one time we were going up to columbia and you said something about being afraid of not being able to ride your bike again forever and I’m so happy to hear you’re already back on it.
Its all about finding a new definition of normal and base line and going from there. Comparing today to tomorrow instead of today to any day that isn’t ahead of us.
I kept missing you at eyebeam the last week or two and was hoping to give you a big hug.