Monday, Monday…

Yep, it’s Monday, and a lovely one at that. I left early this morning so I could add at least a little to my morning ride and get to the bank machine. Here’s the route using Google Maps this time…

I’ve also added my route to the McCully Bicycle repair shop where my bike got it’s 30 day check up. It’s hard to believe I’ve had the bike for almost a month. Actually it’s been four days short of a month, but it’s close enough for government work (or so I’m told).
They tightened everything up a bit I suspect and raised the bar height for me so I can sit almost straight up instead of leaning over. Yes I know wind resistance is greater that way, but who am I kidding anyway…I ride slow even when I’m aerodynamic. 🙂
Actually the bike feels much, much better this way. There’s far less strain on my back or arms and my short ride home (just a couple of miles) felt pretty effortless compared to the same ride a just a couple of weeks ago.
I have a hard time believing that a month ago (short 4 days) I felt like I was going to die riding the two miles from McCully Bicycle (store, not shop). Today I rode six miles (admittedly not all at once) and would go out again if I could find an excuse. I am not going to exercise, so it has to be a trip for purpose, even a relatively useless purpose, a recreational purpose even, would work. But at the moment nothing is jumping to mind and besides, it’s rush hour. While I don’t mind traffic, I’m not going to push it!
Aloha!