sandi_1609 - SAE04: Collin Creek Classic Bike Rally

BIKE: Roadie DATE: 14 June 2014

ROUTE: lawson rd/airport hill

TEMP: 83*F

WIND: wind from the South

TRIP: 26.60 miles

AVERAGE CADENCE: 63

START TIME: 08:10hrs

END TIME: 09:50hrs

TRIP TIME: 1:25:54

GOAL: to finish the ride

OF NOTE: the wind was constant from the S/SW.

this ride: Collin Creek Classic.

the ride went well and i was able to keep my rhythm and cadence on track. the route was a little longer than usual due to construction. i am getting more comfortable at riding alone. however, i am still very apprehensive to riding without the a map. the next few rides will be challenging without knowing the area. but i will adjust and follow the marked route closely. one day i'll get the bike computer i would love to have. it would be nice to have maps of my rides.

now all i have to do is stretch the length of my rides so i can ride the longer rally routes and truly enjoy the time on the bike.

as i rode the bike on the route, i was a bit out of sorts. it was only the 2nd start without hubby. i really felt alone. as i rode i was able to chat with a few riders and it helped me brighten up a bit. at the first rest stop, i stopped and took advantage of the facilities. i also had to make a choice on whether or not to ride the 33 mile route but i chose to stay on the 22 mile route. as i rode, i wondered how hubby was doin' as he was riding the 100K. my concerns stemmed from the fact that he had almost 'bonked' on his daily rides. so i prayed for him and started thinking about keeping myself on track. as i rode, i concentrated on my technique and tried to enjoy the ride. i was still struggling with the fact i was riding alone. but i was keeping my busy and chatted with the Lord and prayed for my hubby, kids, and grandkids. b4 i knew it, i was nearing the end of the ride. i took the final challenge of an uphill climb. as with the other climbs, i geared down and pedalled up. as i got to the final left turn, i was feeling like i accomplished the goals i set. the main goal was to finish in under 2 hrs. i made that! after crossing the finish line, i wondered how hubby was doin' and where on the route he might be.

now all i had to do was wait for hubby to return.

until next time...