One day at a time, one pound at a time!

I found this really cool website (thanks for the person that posted about it in my comments) where I can track my bike ride and see just how far I have been going. I found out my first couple of rides were just right at 3/4 of a mile so of course I wanted to start going further (I’m impatient).

On Thursday, I finally sat down and figured out how to install my odometer/speedometer and according to it, my ride was exactly 2 miles and I averaged about 9mph. I would go about 11-13mph until I had to peddle in the wind and it would drop down to 5-6mph. I’m telling you, that wind is KILLER! Stupid west Texas. I have a feeling I just need to get used to it!

It was over 100 yesterday and is supposed to be that hot the entire weekend and through the first part of next week. Awesome. Because of that, I didn’t go out until about 8pm last night. It wasn’t too terribly hot but I do definitely work up a sweat, which is good, right? I ended up going 2.4 miles yesterday. I’d like to get my daily rides up to at least 5-6 miles and do that for a while then start increasing a mile at a time.

I’ve decided my goal for this time next year is to hit 50 miles a ride. Then the long term goal is to do a Century ride. Yeah, I think I’m going to be come one of those crazy bike geeks. If I really do intend to get this serious about it, I have a feeling I’m going to be getting a better road bike in the not too distant future!

I need to take a picture of my new “baby” and upload it for you guys. I am totally in love with my bike now!

Posted on May 31st, 2008 by angierue
Filed under: Cycling