Had my first ride with the Northwest Cycle club yesterday morning. Pretty intimidating to be out there with about 100 other riders know what they're doing and you're kinda lost. But they were really friendly and helped me figure it where I needed to be. My first real ride in bike shoes (vs. clips) and still not used to changing gears with the brake levers. The group is well coordinated with a designated ride leader who brings coolers of water and gatorade and various snacks/fruit. The riders all begin to muster just before 7:30am and the ride leader calls out pace groups with the faster pace groups going out first. I hung back to go with the last pace group, the "New Riders". There were about 15 of us and we took it real easy (13-14mph?) for 20 miles. I met two riders who are experienced but one was coming back from an injury. Sarah and her husband, Nick. Really nice people. Sarah tells me that the next fastest pace group - 14 to 16mph are called the "liar's group" because they never go that slow. Anyway, the 20 mile ride was fun and no problem, even with a bit of a spring wind to contend with on the way back. Felt good at the end - my butt just needs to get used to being in the saddle again.
In other news, I had an x-ray taken of my right knee, which told us.....nothing. Doc said to expect that unless something really messed up was floating in there. So, next step is an MRI of my knee. Keeping on with my gym work outs. Starting to feel a bit stronger - going to 3 sets instead of 2. Tried to do a step/aerobics class which almost killed me. Not ready for that yet. Lost 3 lbs this week which has me ahead of my goal schedule.
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