Today the DC Tri Club NTP (New Triathlon Program) group got together for a bike ride at Hains Point. This was my first time taking my bike outside since purchasing it a week ago. As soon as I worked up the nerve to get going, it wasn't before long that I was screaming, "I'M RIDING A BIKE!!!!!!". I am sure that others within listening distance must have thought that I was 5 years old all over again, but this was a huge accomplishment. I had not been on a bike in over 20 years and this one was expensive (so I didn't want to crash and hurt the bike) and it has clipless pedals, which I had not previously used.
In total I rode for 9.6 miles and didn't fall not once.... until I got to my car. I was feeling all proud of myself for doing so well with my clipless pedals the first time and had made it back to my car with no falls. I unclipped my right foot, but for some reason, my brain told me to lean to the left, which was still clipped in and WIPE OUT..... There were 2 guys in the parking lot at the time and they both asked, "is the bike okay?!".
Ahahaha....spoken like true bikers huh. So let me be the first to ask, are you okay? :)
ReplyDeleteI know that sounds terrible that they asked about the bike first but.....I know you were thinking the same thing. I hope you are ok, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHey ladies. I'm fine. I actually laughed my butt off! No pains today. And yes, the bike is okay.
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