Lessons on a Bike

Friday, May 2;

I had the day off today, so I took advantage of my free time by heading out on my bike. I haven't been out for a few days, so I was a little rusty. It didn't take too long to get back into the swing of things.
I was out for about an hour and a half. I went about 14 miles. I am totally estimating, because I didn't have a machine to track distance. I say I "didn't" because now I have one. Each time I ride I learn something new. Last time it was how to fall and walk away with just a few bruises that last a few weeks.

This time, I learned a few more things:

1) It's good to wear sunglasses.

2) Sunglasses don't protect your eyes from pollen.

3) I need to get some Clariten (and take it). Because half way into the ride my eyes caught on fire! They were itchy and crazy scratchy.

4) It's good to wear bike shorts.

5) Bike shorts are ugly. It's worth it though, because when you don't wear bike shorts it feels like someone has kicked you repeatedly in the hoo-haa. Ouch! Trust me. Ouch!

That's all I have this time, but like I said I learn more everytime I hop on the bike. I may go out again tomorrow if my eyes are feeling alright.