Good weather has finally made its way to Austin and that means it’s nice to go cycling again. This morning M and I woke up “early” to load the bikes in my car and head out to the Avery Ranch area for our fist ride of the year: a 20 miler out in the hill country. We had to spend some time finding all our gear and fitting both bikes in the trunk of my rack-less car, but we managed to do it rather efficiently.
We got there a few minutes before 10 am and met with a group that is training for the MS 150. The ride was very pleasant; we went out on some of the farm roads, saw some greenery and some cattle, and for the most part we were able to just relax and enjoy the ride. It was also great to have M riding with me as we challenged each other playing catch-up every few miles. (He beat me to the finish line, but that won’t happen again ;)). And, since I usually go out by myself it was a very nice change to have other people to chat with on the way. The temperature was still a bit chilly for my taste, but I prefer that to the hundred and something degrees that it will be in the summer.
All in all, it was a great way to get back on the saddle. May this be the first of many many rides this year.
No comments:
Post a Comment