First ride in my "All Star" jersey! Finally back on the bike after over a week off the bike! My hip is a lot better for the rest, which was enforced by getting sick!
This is one of my favourite rides, because it's a nice distance, without to many hills, and very picturesque! And as a bonus, it's right near Dad's place (that group of white buildings behind me in the first picture is where he lives) so I get to drop in on him on the way around. Oh, and another bonus - no grumpy magpies!
The 7.5kms went really well and I think I can manage some longer distances going forward, which is good. I'm going to need them! I'm not doing so well towards my 100km goal at this point! Lots of catching up to do!
I'm off to a start for another year of the challenge, and I have done my first two rides. Only short ones so far, and I'll be building up slowly, as I recover from an aggravated sacroiliac joint. First ride was an oft-pedalled route around my suburb after work, on Day 1. Couldn't wear either T-shirt or jersey cos it was too cold (apparent temp 7 degrees!), and they wouldn't have fitted over the layers I had to wear to keep warm! And my first ride also came with my first mad magpie encounter! Hope I don't have any more of those. I will avoid that particular spot if I can.
My Second ride couldn't have been more different! Perfect weather, and no magpies! It was a tram and ride to meet friends at Floriade. First time in a while the trusty steed and I have been on the tram together. Floriade was LOVELY and I went a bit mad with the camera.
So far my hip has held up ok, so here's being able to keep riding and up the kms a bit!