Specialized Tarmac

Labor Day was rainy so we didn't get to hike or bike like we'd hoped.

Instead we saw Oppenheimer which was... good.

Also, a bit confusing with so many characters and the dual timeline.

Today took my brand new birthday bike out for a ride and Dan joined me.

My new Specialized gets a double thumbs-up, A++.

I didn't expect to notice much of a difference compared to my old Ruby.

I like to ride, but I'm not trying to beat any speed records,

but wow! It climbed up 3000 way faster than my old bike and sped along the flats

like I had wind at my back. 

I'm excited to take it on long rides this fall.

Last summer I was so focused on spending as much time on my book as possible,

I didn't bike or hike as much as I usually do.

(45 - 60 min rides and neighborhood walks instead of long rides (2 hrs+) up the canyon or to downtown or Thanksgiving Point. Hmmm, kinda thinking of enjoying the next few months in the saddle.

I'm shipping my old bike to New York so I can ride while I'm there.

Last month I rented a Citibike and made a couple of loops around Central Park,

which was great for a change from walking.

But, it wasn't exactly riding either.

Isn't it funny how if you get out of the habit of something for just a short time,

your brain can easily forget that it's something you "do?"

I've had to remind myself a few times that, yes, I love long rides and

can still ride up Emigration or Millcreek or along the Murray trail.

I just didn't this year because I had other priorities. 

But that doesn't mean I won't do it ever again.

In fact, I just might go this weekend.