Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
Pasta is not enough
In the land of the obese, I have to eat more.
A big bowl of pasta last night didn’t keep me from bonking on today’s ride. I even ate a banana mid-ride, but I couldn’t do more miles. By the 20 mile mark, my body was asking for food. I thought of doing a quick stop by the house for a SAG stop and continuing on but I figured I’d eat as much as I can today to get ready for an early morning ride tomorrow.
The weather is really nice, low 70’s at the start of the ride, overcast. My water will get me to the 25 mile mark at these temps, it’s just my energy stores are not cooperating.
The bike is riding great, I need to give it a cleaning this week to remove all the dirt and grime from the trails.
MTB: distance 22.02 miles, average speed 13.9 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
