Since I took it easy yesterday (2 naps) and the weather cooled down, I figured I'd be all energetic today. Not the case! I had to rely on mental toughness more than physical preparation. I intended to do about 35 miles in Kingwood Township but was completely ready to quit at the halfway point. I tried thinking of all those amazing Olympic athletes I'd been watching these past 2 weeks but a little voice would say, "you're not really an athlete". Its not a bad thing to have an off day, but my whole week was light on miles and I probably can't ride again till Wednesday -- one evening @ the bike store and one rain forecast. So I bribed myself. With pizza of course. My deal to myself was that I could leave Kingwood (thus getting a riding break), drive to Frenchtown area and park where I would have to do the other 17 miles to get to/from my pizza. It worked. And maybe geting on the shaded path helped too.
Lambertville was hopping. Lots of people out. Lots of Serious Bikers in town. The bike path was even crowded. Hundreds of tubers on the river again. I was grateful I persevered through my ride and I feel none the worse for wear, having earned a Silver Medal.
Lambertville was hopping. Lots of people out. Lots of Serious Bikers in town. The bike path was even crowded. Hundreds of tubers on the river again. I was grateful I persevered through my ride and I feel none the worse for wear, having earned a Silver Medal.