I’m trying to figure what I’m supposed to have learned today. On a day when we, by all accounts should have been rained out, went south to avoid getting caught in the rain (fine for going up-hill on a bike; terrible for going down). Our ride turned into a much longer one with some good climbs and some time riding in the wind along the coast. It hurt. More than it should have. Dropped on both climbs (but I’m accustomed to that), fighting with my bike, frustrated with my fitness, my back killing me; I accepted that today was not my day. Thankfully, there were rest stops where I could catch up.
To add insult to injury, after avoiding rain all day, I got drenched riding back from the bike shop getting my bike fixed. Prepared for and anticipating rain; then in jeans and sneakers after all that – soaked.
Acceptance. I guess that is what I’m supposed to get out of today. No matter what you think might happen, it could and probably will change. Be prepared for what you expect and be prepared to accept something different.
Here’s the link to my Strava data. Please be kind:
A Soupçon of Trust 