It's been a few days since my last post and I feel like I have much to share! I have been feeling sick the past few days and, with the exception of a couple of days, it hasn't stopped me from getting out on my bike to enjoy the beautiful evenings we had this past week.
My husband, Karl, found himself a used bike on Kijiji! I think he was feeling a little left out as he watched Ruby and I leave the house for a ride only to come back with smiles on our faces! His is a Cannondale also - it wasn't that he specifically was searching for one, but he got lucky. We both still can't believe how lightweight these bikes are! It certainly makes it easy to bring the bikes in and out of the house when we use them. Also really easy to get them into the back of the car. (We'd like to get the Patriot equipped with a hitch-carrier - anyone know of where we can get a good deal?)
Both Karl and I have continued training Ruby on running along beside us. She continues to love it and gets excited when we get the bikes out - she already knows! It doesn't take them long, does it?! I must admit that we felt a bit like bad doggie parents last night when we decided to take a long bike ride not so ideal for the Rubester. We put her in her crate before getting the bikes out, but she could still hear what we were up to. Poor thing was whining, "Why can't I go! Boo you guys for not taking me!" as soon as we shut the door to leave. Talk about a broken heart!
Our ride last evening led us through the community trails in our neighbourhood over to Stanley Park, where we came upon 3 deer grazing just off the trail. We startled them a bit, and one was probably only a meter away from me! I've never been so close to a deer - they are so beautiful. You wouldn't expect to come across such big, healthy deer in the city, but there they were! All in all, we ventured about 7kms in around 30 minutes. It was something special to be out exploring the 'hood with my husband on our bikes. While on our way back home, he said, "I've forgotten how awesome it is to have a bike!" I couldn't have agreed more with him.
Today I commuted to work for the first time! My trip from door to door measured 11.75 km and took me 40 minutes. I wasn't sure how well my maiden voyage to work would go, but am happy to report that I didn't stop once (plus seemed to get every green light... when does that happen?!) I pushed myself to keep a steady pace of around 23km/hr. Even though I was as red as a tomato when I reached my desitination, I DID IT! Thankfully, the rain was on my side too. It was a little misty, but definitely not a bother. I'm hoping for the same on my ride home. (Hear me, rain Gods?) I'll also be taking a different route home... mostly because I want to avoid a couple of really big hills (I need to build up endurance before tackling those doozies!), but also because I love variety. It's a whole new perspective traveling down the city streets on a bike. The best part of the ride in was being able to take in the smell of all the lilac trees! I can't wait to see what the ride home will bring.
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