Bike Riding Again
by Judy Devlin "jrdevlin@juno.com"

My first attempt ended rather poorly, however, Sunday, 3/8 was my 2nd attempt & it was a very good 20 mile ride.

After being off the bike for 7 months, I was very very rusty & would not trust myself to ride with others because of poor skills. But on Sunday, I practiced, practiced, practiced.

Although you all may take the following for granted, I was delighted doing the following:

• Shifting w/my new index shifters
• Standing up & pedaling
• Riding on a narrow bike trail
• Sharp right turns - sharp left turns
• Trusting the cars behind me to get around me
• Signaling or taking one hand from the handlebars
• Changing lanes to make a left turn along with the cars
• Having a ten wheeler right along side me without panic
• Going over an overpass
• Riding by the site of the accident
• Making a U-turn at the end of a cul-de-sac w/lots of park cars
• Drinking water at the same time I'm riding
• Having a strong head wind !!!!!!!!!

I'm looking forward to joining you on a club ride soon.

Thinking good thoughts & sending my best regards,

Judy