I've been riding for a while now. Going on 4 weeks I think? I posted a few of them on FB but decided to start posting about them here as well as how things are going with my new dietician, Prabha, who i met virtually last week.
I'm all about getting back into shape and getting healthier again like i used to be. I walk on my treadmill in front of the TV during my lunch break during the week because i work from home.
But lately I decided to get into serious bicycling. I already completed a 28 mile round trip ride to Tarpon Springs and had an amazing time:
My first few trips were close, only about 6 mile round trips to Werner-Boyce which isn't too far from home. I enjoy the same trails I first started walking with my camera for birding, riding my scooter to get here but on a bike it's even more rewarding i think. Even when i stop frequently for photos:
Last Saturday I rode to Green Key Beach to do some snorkeling. The water felt great. That trip is a little more than 5 miles one way, so about 11 round trip depending on the way i go home.
Day before yesterday I rode out to James Earl Grey, which is a little over a 6 mile round trip and another spot I usually ride out to on my scooter and then go birding on foot. That was great because I discovered the Reinos Bag. It's like a camel pak but the colors are better and it holds way more than just a 2L water bladder. I can actually safely transport my camera and two different lenses + extra batteries in it as well.
The next long trip I plan to tackle is a ride to St Pete Beach. It will take a lot of training and determination but I am off to a good start. This is the route:
Between now and then I will be doing all sorts of shorter and medium-length trips and intend to share them all here. One day I would like to look back on how fucking crazy I am.
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