Facing your fears on a Mid January bike ride

Monday January 14^th through Sunday January 20^th

This past week I attended 3 spinning classes, did one outdoor ride, and rode my trainer 1 time for a total of 76.81 miles.  This puts me just east of Bedford, PA.  From the street views on Google maps, this looks like some very beautiful country side to be riding through.  I’m still heading west on I-76.

Progress Status:  Ahead of schedule

Total Miles Rode:  255.83

Miles Remaining:  2499.44

Ride Notes:  I took it easy, and only rode 5 days this past week and did not double up on Saturday or Sunday like I usually do.  I’m still making great progress.

This past Saturday my wife and I attended the 5^th annual Polar Pedal Bike ride.  This is an annual social gathering of bike riders that do a short 10 mile “party” ride on one of the MUP’s here in Omaha.  The weather was much warmer than in past years so the turn out was quite large for a mid-January ride.  This was a special occasion as this was the first bike ride my wife has done since her accident back in July of last year.  She said she was frightened a few times crossing some bridges that were similar to the one she had her accident on.  But in the end she faced her fears and pedaled on.  I am so proud of her!

Turnout at last stop.