B the Bike

Yippy, Hurray and other exclamations of joy leapt from my lips as I loaded the original SequoiaFast (“SF”) into my Blazer tonight. It was a day late, but Mark from Tri City Bicycles delivered my shiny silver stallion back to my stable. If I haven’t mentioned it before Mark is awesome.

When I arrived home I methodically installed SF onto the trainer. I actually followed the directions to be sure everything was just right.

Once SF was well settled it was time for me to get ready. I powered up my Apple to make an hour long play list, my official timer if you will. I cheated. Aaron said to only ride for one hour, but the play list lasted for an hour and four minutes. I’m sure he’ll forgive me for the extra four minutes.

With the play list set it was time for me to suite up. Shorts, Joe Bar t-shirt and sneakers…check, check and check. I decided that I would begin the play list and minimize iTunes so I could look at a picture of Kelly while riding.

My favorite Kelly picture is her “jazz hands” picture from her 30th birthday party. Her lively spirit is all over the photograph. Inspired.

Music on, iTunes minimized I leap onto the bike and start peddling. Aaron’s instructions are going through my mind as I begin the ride. I keep a steady pace, but not so fast that I can’t hold a conversational tone. After just a few minutes I hit my stride. Yeah!

Five minutes into the ride my laptop screen goes to sleep. DAMN! There goes my beautiful view. [Laugh at me if you want to, but this is my blog so I get to say what I want. If you don’t like it, tough sh*t. If you know me you know I’m romantic at heart.]

With Kelly’s picture gone I decide to look at the scenery. I know the route I’ll be riding like the back of my hand so it is easy for me to turn to my right and see Log Haven roll by in Colebrook or I can look to my left and see Wildcat go by in the Presidentials. The views are great and I can’t wait.

I’m not sure how everything will go from here, but tonight was a positive beginning. I feel great. My body feels great.

Thanks Aaron.

B the Bike.