Determination vs. Preparation

[thisnewday]

Managed to ride twice today, between light rainfalls.

The problem, right now, is that I'm attempting to extend my outdoor biking season without adequate preparation: no fenders on the bike, yet, no rain suit, no shoe covers.

Even the slightest bit of run-off, the remnants of a brief shower, will leave enough standing water on the shoulder, which is where I ride, to get you pretty wet.

But so far, because I have time available throughout the day and really want to do this, I've been able to make it happen.

Next season, I'll be better prepared; my equipment will hopefully match and augment my determination.

Hope everyone has a good night...

LPK
Dreamwidth
10.22.2020 

Comments

[halfmoon_mollie1]

you're doing very well and, I expect, will keep doing so. I used to work with a speed skater and in the summer when she couldn't skate, she rode her bike. So maybe you should think about speed skating in non-bike season, hm?

[thisnewday]

That's really interesting. Sort of cross-training based on necessity. But it does work. As for me, I dunno. I've had a minor knee surgery and the hip and ankle, on that side, seemed unhappy at the time as well. Which is why the bike is kind of ideal for me. You know, zero impact. Swimming would probably be the best answer except I've always been one of those who was convinced he'd drown in any more than a teacup of water...