Back in the saddle...

Well the snow finally melted way under a light splattering of rain on Friday.  I was quite relieved and even happier on Sunday when the sun shone.  I set out for my usual "Sunday" bike ride, realising that I had not been in the saddle since boxing day I was determined to ignore the fact that I was slightly saddle sore and to finally extend my Sunday ride to about 25 miles, taking in the horror that is Ingarsby Lane and Baggrave Park.  I tried not to look at my new Garmin gadget too much, but was happy to hear a little beep every four to five minutes (depending on how hilly) to say I had clocked up another mile.

As my 17 miles drew to an end and I was seconds from my front door, I gave myself and really good talking to and turned in the opposite direction down the Lane and heading towards Baggrave Park.  A little way down the Lane I began to feel a "thud thud" on my back wheel, had a quick glimpse and everything seemed ok..."thud thud" continued and I soon stopped when I realised I had a puncture.  I was really dissapointed after giving myself such a good talking to. 

So happy that I burnt off 590 calories, but dissapointed that it ended to rapidly and I couldn't get the distance in.  Here's to next Sunday?

(My main concern about walking back up the hill was that people might pass me by and think I couldn't cope with the ride!)


Time: 01:44:54
Distance: 18.42 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,086 ft
Calories: 590 C
Avg Temperature: 57.2 °F