Thank you all for the words of encouragement and the advice on how to ride more and minimize the pains while maximizing the enjoyment! I'm hoping to make some events meet some folks and check out some of the farkles before I invest more! Unfortunately I have a stupid work schedule that will keep me from most unless there are any midweek events I haven't noticed yet....
- Dealing with wind and semi's advice was very good and implemented on this journey, I had looked up both following a previous ride. Unfortunately with 35 MPH gusts it still seems to suck... Windshield down is the single best solution I think, and knee out toward wind helps (also cools off your junk)...
- Gilly57 your comments regarding putting off chores to ride hits close to home! Is there a support group for wives who lose their husbands to the ST?
- I really like all the comments to the effect of not trying to impress others, I agree and I'm really just out to enjoy it and impress myself, but the IBA stuff has intrigued me and sets a benchmark for what is possible.... but the comments have really solidified my thoughts that you all are good people!
- Dealing with wind and semi's advice was very good and implemented on this journey, I had looked up both following a previous ride. Unfortunately with 35 MPH gusts it still seems to suck... Windshield down is the single best solution I think, and knee out toward wind helps (also cools off your junk)...
- Gilly57 your comments regarding putting off chores to ride hits close to home! Is there a support group for wives who lose their husbands to the ST?
- I really like all the comments to the effect of not trying to impress others, I agree and I'm really just out to enjoy it and impress myself, but the IBA stuff has intrigued me and sets a benchmark for what is possible.... but the comments have really solidified my thoughts that you all are good people!