2/26 Training Day 2 – 20 Miles

I DIDN’T FALL!!! Training went really well. We all gathered at Marina Del Rey and had our clinic on nutrition (cliff bars are no bueno) and how to use our gears. Then we split off into groups. There were three levels, those who have experience riding, and those who are enthusiasts (I’m in this group) and those who enjoy the ride.

The enthusiast group as I shall call us included two mentors and three participants. We had a good steady pace going down the river path as we try to keep our tires away from the debris, cones and glass found on the road. As we rode through the river path while yelling and pointing out the various obstacles I noticed that I had trouble figuring out which gears to use. It just wasn’t working for me, I click to switch and the chain would hit the chain rail. So after many attempts I decided to ask for assistance and after a quick lesson I was back and riding like a uhm pro again.

Unfortunately this quick lesson caused me to fall behind my teammates who where riding way ahead of me. I was faced with head wind which slowed me down and so I had to just keep on peddling through. I thought I was going to get a leg cramp but luckily I finally caught up with them when they stopped to turn back around. Oh and yah I did almost fall again. My new shoes clip wasn’t screwed on tight enough so it came loose and I couldn’t unclip to stop. Luckily I had enough room to keep riding until I finally managed to unclip my shoe. With a quick tightening and a drink of water and some Gu we went off again as a group.

We finished the ride with a huge success with no falls or flats, well at least for me. After the ride we went to CPK for some good eating and spend a good time with teammates. Days like that remind me why I love cycling and how great it feels after a good ride. It’s even better when doing it for a cause dear to my heart and sharing with others who feel the same way.

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Those who have continued to assist me I truly appreciate it, and your kind words are very motivating. Thank you.

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