Back in the Saddle

1754.8; 39.5

The usual 8-mile start out to Forestville, down the Mirabel hill, along and across River Rd. to Wohler and Eastside. Then a deviation over to Windsor Rd and up through the town of Windsor, before heading back south on Old Redwood Hwy, to Fulton Rd., and then to the old familiar bike path again. After about a week of rain, I was very much ready to get back out and continue piling on the miles.

Lately I've regained the ability (confidence, really) to ride no-hands, which is VERY beneficial on a longish ride like this, and probably necessary for anything over 50 miles if I don't want permanent numbness. I wasn't prepared for the additional wind resistance that entails, though! Just sitting upright in the saddle seems to change me from a low-slung sports car to a cement mixer truck.

Considered going around the block at the end to get to 40 miles, but it really doesn't matter. I was happy just to get out and get more than 30 miles, and to pass 1750 on the trusty Novato, knowing I can build on that in the coming weeks.