Want To Quit? Connect!

“Aunt Lin, you’ll have hills on your ride,”
Niece Elizabeth said in an email,
About two months ago.

Hills-schmills, I thought.
I can pedal up hills.

Whose Help Are You Grateful For

I rode with Susan, MG, & Stan.
Thank goodness! Wonderful help.
Being with folks who read directions well,
Know how to use a GPS on phone,
Got me here without being lost.

Whew, I hate being lost.
That can make me feel panicked.

Making Order From Chaos

I thought every item was stowed for
Easy retrieval.
Not so.
Back to square one for organizing,
Creating some order out of chaos.

When I’ve ridden with niece Elizabeth,
First two evenings always include

What’s Something Lovely You Noticed?

For a couple of months,
My total focus — riding miles, gaining strength.
Good results, I am stronger.
Effort well-put.

Riding one day this week,
Passing corn field, I thought…

What Task Seemed Too Big?

Two 62-mile ride days this week!
Whew! Made me tired & I did it.

At about 45 miles,
I started thinking,

Where Did You Get Help This Week?

You know that I think
Asking for Help is
BIG and BRAVE…

What “Maybe-I-Could” Thought is at the Edge of Your Mind?

​My extending training rides are
Major focus these days.
Satisfaction of daily gain,
Makes hard work okay for now.

How Are You Cheering?

​You know those long, steep hills?
In life, or on a bicycle?
They can be Tough!

Did Things Show Up In a Different Way?

Six weeks from June 20 until Empire State Bike Tour.

Disappointment was my take—
Not getting to meet on Root River Trail,
For bike ride with son & young boys,
Plus, picnic in a park.
Seemed like loss.

Grateful For Skilled Action

Seven weeks from June 13 until start of Empire State Ride.

Does it fit to be a
Biking web post?
Gratitude?

Wind — Help or Hinder?

Eight weeks from June 5 until start of Empire State Ride.

Another day of big wind & high temps,
Requiring my careful time-plan to ride bike.
That is, for my optional bike rides.

Was It What You Expected?

Ten weeks from May 30 until start date.

Along a bike trail,
I saw sign on small cafe —
“​Friday is Pie Day”.