Test Run!

Me this morning before my big test run. As my previous post stated I wanted to try riding my bike to work. A whole 18 miles one way! I wanted to prove to myself I could do it and I really enjoy riding. Well it turns out I am a little crazy! :) 

While I don't think I will make riding my bike to work a ritual, I am not completely ruling it out. I do plan to do it at least once a month or more. While I am talking about goals I want to list a few fitness goals. 

• Ride 10 mile at least once a week. 
• Ride to work at least once a month.
• No more fries, cheeseburgers or chips.

NOW let me tell you about my adventure :D 

First thing in the mooring I realized I forgot a few things so I went to the store to get them. I didn't get to leave my house til 9:40am. The ride there was great! Houston has a ton of great riding trails. Going north is problematic. The roads aren't exactly bike friendly so I had to cut through neighborhoods, which added more time. I made it to my work in 2 hours, and here is the proof!

My bike in front of my work! 

Here are a few more shots from my ride: 

When I arrived I stopped at a Starbucks to refuel with some lunch! 

I rested for about an hour. When I ride to work in the future I will rest for around 8 hours instead of 1 so the ride home was rough. not to mention my left pedal was coming lose, not lose like the pedal lose but lose like the part connected to bike; that makes it crank. Yep, I couldn't go 2 mins with out stopping and tightened the bolt down... took me an hour just to find an auto zone to fix it. I tried to keep my spirits high :) I still consider the ride to be a great one :D 36 miles total! 

Remember a few post ago, I entered a book I made into a crafting contest. Well I got 5th! I am happy I placed, however I am little bummed. I spent a lot of time on it....ah well next time! 

Happy Crafting and Happy Fitness!