Well I did it. I got up this morning and went for a short (and I do mean short) bike ride. The first part of it, the seat was slipping again but I made a couple of adjustments before heading back and it was still where I set it when I got home so that’s good. I think my route was MAYBE a mile and might actually be a little less but it totally kicks my ass. I am so out of shape. I’m going to keep doing that route until it doesn’t feel so challenging then will add another block and another block until I can go for at least an hour.
Oh, and the wind was kind of up so on my way back I was peddling right into it. That SUCKED!!! I felt like I was going about 1 mph and my thighs were burning! I really hope that it will help me build up the muscles in my legs and get rid of that upper thigh fat.
When I got back and cooled off, I actually wanted to go again. I have a Gold Canyon party tonight (my debut) at 5pm but I think when I get back from that, I might go for another short ride. I could probably do it twice a day for the next couple of days. Still need to get my odometer installed so I can see just how far I’m going!
Maybe that’s what I’ll go do right now… 
Posted on May 25th, 2008 by angierue
Filed under: MRC Journey
I don’t know if you’re interested, but there’s a website - mapmyride.com that could help you figure out your route distance. There’s actually a bunch of sites - (mapmy run/walk) and you don’t need to join them to use them. Congrats on the bike and getting out there!
A bike ride! Good for you, how fun! I have to take my poor old bike in for a tune up, but I haven’t been brave enough for that yet….