I'm finally jumping into the wonderful world of blogging at the recommendation of a few long-time 360 Community Wellness supporters. Thanks for the push!
Today was an exciting day. Using the Tour de France as inspiration, I finally ventured out from my house to Brookdale Park on my new Cannondale road bike. You see, for the past several weeks I've been shoving the bike in the back of my car and driving to the park. I was completely terrified to ride it on the roads at the risk of not being able to navigate through traffic OR stop on time for a traffic light.
Strategically leaving the house super early and hoping that there would be less traffic on the road definitely worked in my favor. Once I reached the park, I gained a bit more confidence until some dude on a mountain bike passed me like I was standing still. How can that be? I'm on a speedy bike and thought I was going at a good clip. Guess I need to work a bit harder at this cycling thing.
I hit Ridgewood Road and really picked up the pace (at least I think so; no mountain bike in sight to measure my speediness). I think I've got the gear shifting down thanks to my cousin, Jim, for the quick tutorial. Next week I'll try to manage clipping in without killing myself.
I'd like to think that I've been athletic all of my life. How hard could this cycling thing be?! I've learned to be humble and respect the sport ... any new sport for that matter.
The great Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Do one thing every day that scares you." Well, I had my quota today before 7:30 this morning , thank you very much!
Until next time .... Be Well!
