I enjoyed my bicycle this summer. So far, this year, I’ve ridden 933km on it. May not sound like a lot to many, but considering I only rode 165km the year before, 933 is quite the number.
I used it for commuting, we went on family getaways and I got to ride it with dear friends.
My bicycle is currently at my bike mechanic, undergoing an “upgrade”. I’m getting rid of the front gear switch mechanism and going to a gears in the back – only setup.
I decided to do this (against advice from my mechanic) because the front mechanism simply doesn’t work properly when I’m on the bike. I think the flex of the frame is so substantial that it offsets the mechanism.
But I’m getting the itch. The itch to cycle. I’ve been browsing used bike adverts, because honestly it’s difficult justifying a purchase of another bike, considering how much I love mine.
Also winter is coming and I recognise that it will be difficult to ride regularly, but I want to participate in bicycle marathons next year and for that, I must build up my stamina and endurance.
I have dreamed of this for a long time. I always wanted a low-friction way to do cardio. This 19 year old (no, seriously, built in 2004) puppy came up for sale and I honestly saw no reason not to get it.
Today is my Day #1
Day #1 of Marathon prep. I’m still figuring out what will be my first marathon.
So how did day #1 go? Well, I lasted 15 minutes and had to take a 15 minute break, then another 15 minutes and I was done.
My weight today is 155kg.
This much weight against the most narrow bicycle seat I’ve ever had the “pleasure” of “sitting” on is not a great combination.
Also, the seating position is rather aggressive for me.
Pain. Pain is going to be something I will voluntarily be putting myself through for the foreseeable future, until my weight goes down significantly, until my arms adjust and until my behind either goes numb or gets used to the seat.
Today is a happy day. I smile towards this pain. Physical pain is nothing compared to the pain of regret I already go through for not achieving the goals set and not set.