Stack an injury that lasted two weeks on top of a vacation in Texas that featured multiple excursions to several barbeque pits and Mexican restaurants, and witness my slide down on the fitness profile. It’s been at least six years when I have not been able to work out my body by riding a bike, hiking, or lifting weights for this long. My mood, focus, and view of the word all suffered.
I stopped by Andy’s house and that afternoon we completed a 3 hour ride. Here is is, from Strava.
It was growing cooler as we rode through the afternoon, with the wind coming in from the Southwest, making a headwind for us most of the ride. The wind was fierce enough that we had to pedal to make it down a hill on Appleton Ridge. I should have packed more food. I had just 1 granola bar. On the climb to the top of Moody Mountain right at the end, the legs held together and I was spared cramping up. It felt really good to ride today, and what a beautiful place it is to ride. Hope to be ready for an overnight bike-packing camping trip this weekend.
Cool. From the relief on the map, it looks as if it must have been beautiful. Glad you had a redeeming ride. J J
Great views, we also had 3 and 1/2 inches of rain Sunday and the streams were overflowing.
Did you ride by my old house on Appleton Ridge? Also, glad to hear that you are back on the bike!
I did ride past it. It looks great. Appears they are running some sort of trucking operation out of there.
Nice entry. Hope you had a good time in Texas, even if you ate too much.
Thanks for sharing.