Course Corrections

Adjusting to conditions on the ground.

Well, we didn’t all ride 23 miles.
Stan rode the whole 60-mile route.
Super-rider, Stan.

Day was a bit complicated,
Though well thought through.
Today’s heat index, forecast over 100.

Power of Perspective

Consider the power in a change of perspective.

I learned that “kill” means “river” in Dutch.
Makes the town name “better to my ear.”

On road at 6:45 a.m.
Attempt to beat-the-heat.

Trail beside Hudson River,
Lovely trees, great views.

Rest Day Delights

What is fun down time for you?

I’ve had two long hill walks.
(Lest we get out of shape on rest day)
Neither involving bicycle.

From & to our hilltop motel,
To Nyack main street,
Mid-morning wander.

Handling Big Hills

Training for this bike ride,
Should have been 50% daily walking up some very steep hill,
Pushing my bicycle!

Today’s hills were killers.
Even Stan, who is extremely strong,
Actually, strongest rider,
Talked about the consistent
Hills of 10% to 14% grade.

Patience and Flexibility

Today brought lessons in patience and flexibility.
I am a VERY impatient “waiting-person.”
If you know me well, that’s not new to you.

Arriving at Glens Falls, Queensbury Hotel at 3pm,
We had one hour wait for 4:00pm check-in.
That stretched to six o’clock.

Power of Self-Care

Bike trips have SO many
Learning Opportunities!
Self-Care is definitely one.

I get embarrassed to report that I didn’t
Bike ALL miles.
My after-lunch decision to get driven in
By SAG in van—
Very smart.

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