What a wonderful ride tonight! Five of us met at Criglersville School for a 21 mile loop over Etlan Mountain, up F. T. Valley Rd., along the flank of Old Rag, then back through Etlan to Poor House Road & back to the school. The weather was warm, probably about 85 degrees, and the humidity was tolerable - somewhat less than 90%.
What did not happen: No one wrecked! And we didn't see bears on Etlan Mtn., doggonnit!
What did happen: Two very new cyclists made it up the steep side of Etlan Mtn.! Amazing. I think I had been road riding at least two years before the rest of my cycling buddies cajoled me into attempting the climb - and even then I needed to stop and regroup part-way up. Oh yeah, and I hated that climb for the next three years - until I learned how to master it without feeling like I was going to die.
The sun was shining, I was finally on the bike after an endless week of waiting until my Lasik surgery allowed me to ride, and I got to wear a nifty pair of NON-PRESCRIPTION sunglasses. Woo hoo!! It's the little things....
I have needed this ride for more reasons than just getting back on the bike, and today made everything (well, almost) ok again. Michael still needs to come home...
I am riding again tomorrow....and maybe Thursday, but definitely Friday and hopefully Saturday. I feel good!
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