Today was a good ride, but frankly, not a good as I would have liked. I basically stayed relaxed the entire time. I knew this 40 mile ride would mark the last of my long-ish rides. The sun was out, there was a moderate WNW wind, and there was no pressure to go fast at all. However, I didn't feel the flawless, effortless motion I was hoping for. I wanted to cruise along the road averaging around 18-19 mph, feel the wind sneaking through my helmet, and know I could punch it at any time, to put the hammer down. Just about everything was in place, but I felt slightly more fatigued than I would have liked to begin my ride, and then I had to concentrate on keeping my pace relaxed and steady. This was a good thing, because I need to work on my patience, but I was hoping for a free-flowing kind of ride.
Once I was on my way back and had the luxury of a tailwind, my ride was more like I had imagined. Little effort, and the ground zipping beneath me. I'm confident I've mentioned this previously, but I don't mind noting it again...I love a tailwind.
My ride did not meet the perfect vision I had, but I had a beautiful day to ride, the roads were by-and-large smooth and safe, I had no mechanical issues, no flat tires, and no run-ins with cars or people who would rather not have cyclists on the road. I also had plenty of fluid and I enjoyed my time being out.
I don't have any rides longer than this prior to Louisville. In fact, my next longest ride will be a very relaxed 20 mile ride on Monday or Tuesday. So, my ride might not have as been as good as I wanted it to be, but it was good, and I am blessed for being able to have had it.
Day...ride... appreciated.
Peace.
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