tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post9089297884071292209..comments2024-03-02T14:54:21.802-05:00Comments on The happily ever after . . .: Bike is a Four Letter Word: Reflections on my Week of RidingChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-89165542769647785692009-10-13T13:23:15.934-04:002009-10-13T13:23:15.934-04:00KB ~ After the fall, not so much. I felt pretty ba...KB ~ After the fall, not so much. I felt pretty battered that Sunday afternoon and whiplash-like achy the following day, but you know... after I practically worked out all day long that Tuesday, I felt renewed both physically and mentally. <br /><br />Overall, the biking has been really great. I'm so glad Gabe encouraged me to put all those spin classes to practice on the road and buy a real road bike. <br /><br />orannia ~ I'm fine now. I milked a lot of pity and TLC from my husband and girls for a few days... I think I filled my sympathy quota for a long time. LOL<br /><br />Hey... isn't it spring in NZ now? Maybe it's time to start biking! :) <br /><br />azteclady ~ LOL @ your deleted comment. ^_^ <br /><br />All my rides in the hills now average 17-24 miles--but those rides aren't ALL hills. I'm quite proud of that, but am still aiming higher. <br /><br />I did do one ride with Gabe that was mostly flats and was over 30 miles. *proud*<br /><br />The boost thing is pretty darned cute, isn't it? Even if it is a bit embarrassing for me. Imagine how strong he's gotta be to not only ride up to me, but to push me with one hand and make us both speed up the hill at its most difficult part! <br /><br />Carolyn ~ The 18 mile route I did with Maureen and then with Gabe is my favorite so far. It is both really challenging with a few tough hills up into a wildlife reservation near us, and then a long, rolling hill segment along the ridge of the reservation, and then another winding hill on the way back--and it's also so beautiful and peaceful. I love it. Someday, I'm going to do that loop without having to stop at all. I don't know if it will be next spring or next fall.... but I'm going to do it, damn it! <br /><br />Thank you all for your encouragement! And for reading that long post. I appreciate it! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-29422610704097768752009-10-13T09:00:11.508-04:002009-10-13T09:00:11.508-04:00Wow! How cool! It must feel so great to feel progr...Wow! How cool! It must feel so great to feel progress so fast. And I can't believe you're riding so far! Over hills! Good for you. I bet you will start feeling so energized now.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-58152059854664947922009-10-12T22:13:07.343-04:002009-10-12T22:13:07.343-04:00(deleted previous comment 'cause I'm an id...(deleted previous comment 'cause I'm an idiot)<br /><br />You bike over eighteen miles and on <i>HILLS</i>????<br /><br />*faints*<br /><br />I occasionally ride a little over fifteen miles round trip, over fairly level ground. I think doing half of what you are doing would likely kill me.<br /><br />Go you, Christine!<br /><br /><br /><br />(and the boost thing? melting over here--what a guy you have!)aztecladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14857872357667370906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-33634795969482894962009-10-12T22:11:31.676-04:002009-10-12T22:11:31.676-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.aztecladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14857872357667370906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-20632831205573730362009-10-12T21:51:25.969-04:002009-10-12T21:51:25.969-04:00I hope the fall has left you with no lingering ill...I hope the fall has left you with no lingering ill effects?<br /><br />I think you're amazing Christine! Very inspiring! I don't have a bike any more - I haven't ridden since university - but you've got me wishing I do. Keep going! I look forward to more updates :)oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-54951676787110848142009-10-12T18:23:00.010-04:002009-10-12T18:23:00.010-04:00YAY! I have a bike and I wish I rode more. You mus...YAY! I have a bike and I wish I rode more. You must feel so refreshed and energized.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.com