50 Miles For 50 Years

Yesterday was one of life's milestones, I turned 50. Originally I had hoped to put 70 to 80 miles in for the day but things happen. I overslept and then lost time taking care of this and that around the house. By the time I left I only had enough time to put in 17 miles. Still it was a good start to the morning as I did a quick loop through some rolling roads before climbing up to Trinity College and then descending into Hartford.

While at work it dawned on me that the 35 miles I planned to do after work would give me about 52 miles for the day. About 50 miles for 50 years.

I left work and had a brisk ride south along the Connecticut River with a spanking tail wind. While riding I had time to reflect back on all the rides and bikes I had known over the past 40 years . I know I am not as fast or lean as I was at 18 but when sitting on a bike spinning down the road it still feels the same. I can only hope to have another 20 years or more of riding to look forward to.

Eventually I hit the southern terminus of my ride, crossed the river and headed north up the west side of the river. This was tougher work plowing against the wind but when I got home
I knew I had been on a good ride and was very appreciative that I still loved doing this and was still able to do it.