Okay, I wouldn’t say I’m back in form. No, far from it. However, I went for another bike ride today. While it did hurt and made me pant, my average speed was back up to about 14 mph and I rode for about 50 minutes today covering around 12 miles.

It’s the small things. Small hills I wouldn’t consider hills remind me that I am not on flat ground. The first hill I hit (which is before I am warmed up) normally doesn’t phase me. Today, I was glad no kids on a single speed bike were riding up it as well. It looks bad to be decked out in one’s riding gear only to be lapped by a 10 year old on his way to his friends house.

The good news is nothing stopped me and I even had a good tempo and high speed in some sections. Once I was warmed up I was able to maintain pace without panting too terribly hard.

It would have been a shorter ride time wise but I stopped to take in some scenery. The route I rode today is one of my favorite short rides. It travels out onto Rye Neck where there are several exclusive beach clubs. At the end of the neck is the American Yacht Club. Just before the entrance to the club is a public pier. It just happens to be located about halfway in my ride. I always like to stop there and take in the boats floating on the Long Island Sound. It is an incredibly peaceful spot. On clear days one can see New York City on the horizon.

So, I rode, I stopped, I rode some more and I enjoyed. That’s what’s important. Well, all that was important but I’m referring to the enjoying.