So I got back on the bike yesterday after about 4 months, and before I left I really thought I was gonna die. The route was Santa Monica, through Sepulveda, along the San Fernando Valley to Old Topanga road, down to the beach and then back to Santa Monica. I ridden this route before, a number of time, and I know which areas usually give me trouble. For some reason, yesterday I felt pretty good. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't leading the group, but the fact that I felt pretty good meant a lot.
Okay, so I've contemplated giving up the sport right here on this blog, but it's pretty hard to think about that now. All I can think about it getting back out on the bike again. So I'm going tomorrow morning, about the same distance, but slightly easier ride. Let's see how I do.
Mr. Vogel accompanied us, and had a slightly different experience, but enjoyed it all the same.