Ride 3 this summer

Summer is here and it is time to get active and enjoy the beautiful trails!  Today marks 48 of my 500 miles I want to bike this summer.  Headed toward Rocheport, starting in McBaine.  This is all in Missouri.  Lots of butterflies and birds flirting with each other.  Trail was a little wet...we had storms last night.  River is really up!  So close to the bridges.  Makes me wonder if it continues to rain if the bridge will be out for a while...

Today's music started with Smokin' in the Boys' Room by Mötley Crüe.  This got my feet pushing the pedals pretty fast.  :)  I listen to such an eclectic mix.  Here are some of the other songs I enjoyed on my 10 mile ride today:  Free by MercyMe, I Alone by Live, Bongo Bong by Manu Chao (found this song on a World Playground CD and absolutely LOVE it!  Just makes me so happy), Overcomer by Mandisa, Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffet and I finished my ride with I'm Not Ashamed by Rough Draft.  It was a GREAT ride!

I will be riding toward Rocheport again Wednesday with my friend Lesley.  I'm looking forward to great exercise and fun social time!  :)  Rocheport has a winery, so we may just finish our ride with a little wine and cheese.  Aint nobody complaining here!  :)

Back on my bike!

So here is my new bike, Trixi Trek.  She is about 15 years old and my new baby!  I got her April 5th and have since taken her 109 miles, all trail riding.  Since last May I have ridden a total of 891 miles between Bessie Bicicleta (my 18 year old Schwinn), Bárbara Bicicleta (my indoor bike), and Trixi. My goal is to reach 1000 miles by the last day of school, May 27th.

I've definitely got my work cut out for me, but it is totally possible.  Last week Saturday Trixi, my brother, my daughter, and my 2 nephews took a 10 mile ride and then I came home and decided to ride 15 more miles.  25 miles in one day is the most I've ever accomplished.  Today I went 16 miles in an hour 6 minutes.  Trixi is definitely pretty speedy.  Looking forward to getting tan and in shape this summer!  :)

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