Saturday was a sunny day, with highs around 82 degrees and almost no wind. Not a bad day at all to get out on the bike. So as I was sitting in the house thinking about riding, I got up, changed and headed out on my bike. I thoroughly enjoyed my ride. It wasn't far, only 8.3 miles, nor was it fast, but I got out there and I enjoyed it!
This morning I got out again before work. The weather was again wonderful - temperature around 70 degrees, almost no wind. I had my alarm set for 4:00 am as usual when I get out before work. It went off and I didn't even hesitate, I got right up and started getting ready. Shorts, jersey, socks and headed downstairs and grabbed my Garmin. I have a Forerunner 305 which I've had for 3 1/2 years now. I love it, but the last couple of times I've used it, I had to wait almost 5 minutes for it to acquire the satellites and be ready to go. I'm wondering if it might be time to start looking at a new device.
After getting a stick of gum, I headed out to the garage and put on my shoes. I then topped off my tires. It amazes me how the low volume of air, losses pressure so fast. They were up to 84 psi on Saturday. This morning I had to pump them up from about 72 psi. Once I had them up to pressure, I grabbed my helmet and gloves, hit the opener and headed out to get ready to ride. I started my Garmin, put on my gear, turned on my lights and waited for the Garmin to be ready.
And waited. And waited. It was almost 6 minutes before the Garmin finally showed that it was ready to go. I had debated just using my phone and Strava, DailyMile or MapMyRide to record the details of this morning's efforts, but decided to wait it out since i wanted to update all 3 sites with the data.
Yes, I am on all 3 sites, plus a fourth called Plus 3 where logging my rides earns money for charities.
Fortunately once it found the satellites, it performed flawlessly and recorded my ride.
The ride itself was uneventful. I was feeling it a bit after 5 laps and had to push through to make the 8 I completed. The interesting part was that it wasn't my legs so much that felt it, but my arms and hands. I guess I'm just not used to riding as much as I should be. That will change as I am riding the next 3 mornings as well as at least one day over the weekend. I plan to repeat the morning rides next week in preparation for the Tour De Cure on May 3rd.
I hope the weather is improving in your area and that you were able to get out and ride as well.
Remember, eat better and get on your bike and ride!
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