Today has become a day all about my bikes. Started out fixing the flat on Trixie. Fixed the flat, but struggled to get the tire back on my bike. Set her aside and took Bessie for a ride instead.
About 2 miles into the ride I see a sign that says ROAD CLOSED AHEAD. Thought about turning around, but curiosity kept me pedaling. All of a sudden the trail turned into a mud pit. Seriously, Amy, I thought of you!! By the time I was able to stop (actually I couldn't go any further) my bike was slathered in mud as were my shoes. I struggled to push Bessie out of that pit and she wined and complained and flung mud all over me. Once I got back to gravel we rode together, flinging mud everywhere. Thankful I decided to take my shower AFTER the ride today. 😎
So, my chain took a few miles to be able to shift again, but after a bit, we were ALMOST back to normal riding. 
So, I stopped at a bench to fill up my water bottle. BIG MISTAKE!! Never stop when you are muddy and sweaty and couldn't find your bug spray before the ride. Without exaggeration, I would say 30-50 killer mosquitoes attacked me, hungry for dinner. I was trying as fast as I could to pour water into my bottle and get back on my bike. Those vicious creatures had me screaming and shooing. I was a sight to see I am sure. Now I've got mud, bites and blood all over me.
But, I finished my ride. 17 miles today. TREACHEROUS!
No comments:
Post a Comment