I felt the results were satisfactory. I biked 18.9miles of up and down road. Rode against the wind in some places but, was able to keep pedaling. I used a breathing technique I had learned from my sister Johanna which enabled me to ride against the wind without my lungs tightening up too bad. I inhaled through the nose and exhaled through my mouth( I let my upper lip overlap the lower lip to prevent the air from being forced back in. I pedalled over to Bruce, WI at an average speed of 10mph and pedaled back at an average speed of 7.5mph. The temperature dropped on the way back and it was a cold damp that started to set in. I hopped off my bike on three seperate inclines as I wasn't sure if I could hang in there to recovery. As I told a friend " I figure it would be less painful passing out holding up the bike than pedaling the bike." It's actually a lot easier to walk the bike than pedal at the top of those inclines. I average about 2mph walking but, I'm sure in time my stamina will increase and I won't have to do that!
I was sore all over. The fact I was saddle sore surprised me! I had intended to take a bath when I got home but, was concerned I'd fall asleep in the tub so, I went to bed instead. I don't remember my head hitting the pillow. I also decided after my bath Sunday morning I was going to allow my body a day or two to recover before I biked again.
For the first time this year I was able to pedal up to my driveway and not hop off. As I said I was sore all over but, I think that just indicates I went beyond my comfort level. I'm going to have to do a lot more of that before the 100k Dairyand Dare though!!
Tomorrow I have a 12mile bike training planned.
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