sandi_SL4-1

24.02.2013
ROUTE: whiterock lake
GOAL: go the distance
OF NOTE: n/a
COMMENTS: rode from cottonwood trail north dallas near hubby's work down and around whiterock lake loop and back. had a scare when i shifted down to 1-3 thinking i lost the chain cuz i wasn't moving up the hill anymore. felt really loose like the chain had come off. but of course it didn't. remounting the bike, i clipped the right shoe in but had difficulty getting the left shoe clipped as i am still learning the technique. with a yield coming up, i slowed the bike and let my left foot down but the bike went to the right and i ended up on the ground cuz i didn't unclip. gotta get used to that unclipping thing. went down near wooden bridge where the port-a-potties r. still learning new shoes/pedals.
after that we continued on around the lake.
this ride was the longest.
i took the route in 5 mile increments. meaning, i would stop every 5 miles for a water break. my method worked and i was able to keep goin'. i will soon be able to go further between stops but right now, every 5 is good. 8)
before this, after getting the bike, i had only gone short distances, so this was really big for me. i finished the route with a smile on my face and thanking God for the help in keeping me goin' with the right attitude.