This Saturday I did my first bike ride with the Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club (MHCC) (and on Wednesday I did another 20 miles with them). Since buying my road bike this March it didn’t take me long to realize that I really, truly enjoy this sport and want to make the most of it. So after a couple of rides with a friend in April I decided to take it up a notch and see what the club had to offer. And I wasn’t disappointed.
At this point in the post I was going to go on and on about all the details of the day, from why I chose this ride, to the people I met, the bakery we stopped at (hence the cranberry scone reference), and the challenges I faced (good challenges, challenges that make me want to go out and get better). But instead I am just going to get to the bottom line…I love cycling.
I am so happy to have found I sport I want to pursue and excel in. I have only had positive and inspiring experiences so far. I have started riding almost everyday with two long rides a week. My husband is pretty excited for me too, and amazingly supportive. We even cruise around the neighborhood together in the evening.
And I would like to add a shout out to my brother, City-C, for all of his support and encouragement. He has been cycling for a few years and has been instrumental in helping me get started in the sport. Thanks bro.
And don’t forget I will be doing a 50 mile ride in the Tour de Cure on June 7th and am accepting donations for this really important cause!