I am officially registered to participate in the 2009 Seattle to Portland bicycle ride; 204 picturesque miles along the I-5 corridor during the second weekend in July.This will be my fourth time participating in the STP, and I am looking forward it more that before. Why? The last time I rode, I didn't finish. It was very bittersweet, completing 150 miles in just one day is, to this day, my personal record. However not finishing the ride was a huge dissapointment.
This year we are riding over the course of two days, which will be much more enjoyable. Trying to push through and complete the ride in one day meant missing out on a lot of cool stuff! Over two days, you have the luxury of time, of rest, and of better food. One day was just too stressful and took a lot of the enjoyment out of the ride.
I have 5 months to get in shape, which means lots of seat time! Building up muscle is one thing; preparing your rear end for torture is another.
So if, in the future, you notice that I am walking a little funny, instead of laughing, give me a big "Way to go!"
