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.

Life Crossings

Making your way at Life’s Crossings.

My highlight of this HOT day?
Definitely was pedaling over Hudson River,
On Cuomo Bridge, for pedestrians & bicycles.
Three & half miles of special lanes.

Thrill of a Gentle Ride

A Rail Trail is wonderful!

Harlem Valley Rail Trail—
Early in today’s ride.
Twenty-four miles of flat, calm riding.
THE BEST!

Remaining miles into lunch stop
Had moderate hills.
The kind that seem worth
Pedaling up, for coasting down.

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.

Grateful On a Challenging Day

What worked well today for you?

Wise women have taught me:
Notice what went well.
Gratitude such a powerful
Magnet for more.

What worked well:

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.

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…