I woke up this morning, headed out the door and jumped on my bike with a plan. A plan to wander. Oh the joy of being on a bike with no destination in mind, just the wind at my back and the warm spring sun on my face.
I ended up going down some roads I hadn’t biked for years. The hills seem smaller now. Okay, most of the hills seem smaller now. There was still one hill that almost defeated me. Honestly though, it felt so good to climb a hill with sweat dripping off my forehead. ‘Tis the season for perspiring!
Stomach grumbling, I went off the road and into the woods to eat breakfast. Sitting on a moss covered rock with trees all around me was the perfect way to enjoy a morning snack.
Back on the road, school buses rushed past me. Men in pickup trucks flew by, probably on their way to work. It is a busy world out there! It reminded me how blessed I am to have the morning to myself, to explore and wander the back roads of my county to my heart’s content.
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I notice that you don’t give specific info about where it is you live in upstate. Don’t tell us! I’m from upstate and I have guesses as to the general area but really no clue. It adds an element of fun to the blog.
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Oh good, I am glad it isn’t annoying to you that I don’t spell out exactly where I live 🙂
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If I figure it out, I’ll keep it to myself.
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Or you can email me and find out if you are right or not 😉
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Nice post. There is nothing better than exploring new country roads.
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Agreed. Although it can be slightly scary to have dogs come out of nowhere barking! They were friendly guys though so it was all good.
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I know. I cycle a lot in rural Ontario during the summer and have to be on my guard. They are not always friendly.
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Yeah, when the hackles are up, the tail is stiff and the bark is low, it is time to get outta there!
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🙂 Also, glad to hear you are hitting the hills.
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Your post the other day on hill repeats inspired me during my ride and I climbed a few hills I might have skipped otherwise.
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Good for you. They are the best way to build power. Start small and build up to longer, steeper climbs.
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Couldn’t agree more. I love riding when others are off to work. 😃
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I am always so jealous of you cyclists that can cycle anywhere alone… sadly we are not so lucky here in Africa – so much beauty but you can only appreciate in a group.
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That is truly sad 😦
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