I mentioned that I needed to ride during the week. I didn’t. I worked from home two days, drove two days, and was sick on Friday. I hadn’t swung my leg over a bike all week. That changed this morning.
Tim and I headed out to get some mountain biking in at Brown County State Park in Indiana.
We started with a stop while still in Louisville for doughnuts.
Tim and I have very different fitness levels these days. We used to be close to even, but I’ve lost a lot of fitness. We agreed to ride separately, and contacting each other every hour or so.
The weather was beautiful for February. The trails were pretty busy with hikers and bikers. It was pleasant.
This was my first time on the Brown County trails. The climbs are quite serious. I stayed on the easiest trail while Tim wandered off to ride some gnarlier stuff.
Due to aches, pains, and a terrible lack of fitness I just really felt fat and was quite slow.
My bike is more capable than I am. It probably wishes it was sold to a real cyclist. It took me a bit over 90 minutes to ride just over 7 miles. That was once around the “easy” loop. I was going to go around again, but by this time my neck, shoulders, elbows, etc hurt from the low cockpit on this bike. I need to take the bike back to the shop for some handlebar and stem adjustments.
I’m not complaining. Being fat in the woods is better than being fat on the couch. I enjoyed myself, and I’m glad I did it. It was also short enough that I wasn’t miserable.
Tomorrow, Tim and I are going back out, but for some gravel road adventure. I’ll be on a different bike for the different kind of riding.
So good to see you out there, and I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. Keep up the fun!