This past Saturday, I finally took the bike of the trainer and hit the road. It seems like its quite a few weeks later than last year. I decided to head out on my normal route. That route (according to the new cycle computer) turns out to be 47 miles and some change.
I felt great heading out. I was averaging 20+ mph. I was feeling good about all the indoor trainer work I had down as well. That is.. until I turned around. I was hit with a 12- 15 mph wind straight into my face. No wonder the ride out was 'easy'.
I made it out in 1 hour and 15 minutes, but it tool me 1 hour and 30 minutes+ to get back. That headwind was as brutal as I can recall during any outdoor rides. What was supposed to be a nice, get out ride, turned out to be very tiring endeavor. I was feeling it as well.
I probably should have known better. Just like running indoors on the treadmill, its nothing at all like running out of doors. I guess I thought the trainer would be different. Its good that I got out though. Now I know I have more work to do....
Peace
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