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Taking a rest...

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The tandem wasn’t ready yesterday so we didn’t have it for riding this morning. This will be the first day in 2 weeks I haven’t ridden. I think I need a rest. Yesterday we rode a very fast ride down to Fayetteville. I cruised as fast as I could but wasn’t far ahead of the group. Without getting some routine rest, I haven’t advanced as much as I would have thought. Bev and I will ride in the century at Montgomery Saturday. This will be her first organized event. Although we plan on riding only 30 miles, she will get to see what it is all about. Having that many people riding along with us may be a bit uncomfortable for us. I say us because although I’ve ridden with lots of folks, the tandem doesn’t maneuver as quickly and you can get some bad moments. I think it will be a blast. There is always the chance of meeting some like minded folks. Having breakfast prepared and snacks along the way is always nice. Then to finish up with ice-cream, yum!

 

 

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