As an early birthday present, Pete got me a blue Schwinn bike. It's a cute bike and just my size! Plus it's in shades of blue. He couldnt' go wrong with that! We took the bikes out to his new neighborhood and set out on a tour of the neighborhood. I narrowly avoid a collision with the curb as I study one of the houses we ride by.
After one loop through the neighborhood (about two and a half miles) I wanted to stop. My inner right thigh kept hitting something under the seat. Upon dismounting, I discovered my thigh is hitting the clamp that holds the seat in place. Point one to drop some weight! Message received. After drinking some water, we're off again.
On the second loop, the scenery is getting boring and the kids playing in the streets are looking at us wondering what we're doing riding in circles. And, my butt is getting numb. By the time we near the cut-off to go home, I can't sit on the seat any longer, and I'm bored. Then Pete gives me the option to continue, or go home. "Go home! I'm done."
We pull in the driveway and I jump off the bike. Numb, I have to stand next to the bike for a few minutes drinking water waiting for my butt to not be numb anymore so I can walk. And I think I can sit on this bike for 90 miles in one day? Am I nuts?!?!
So, it's official, I need more padding on my seat. You'd think I have enough, naturally, but apparently not! Thankfully, Pete says he has a spare gel seat and we'll give that a try. Sold!
Goals
Today's Miles: 5
Total Miles Achieved: 5
Financial Investment: $0
Total Weight Loss: 0
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