So it's been a while since I posted. Overall pretty busy and sticking with the bike riding. I have logged over 2100 miles since January with 73 trips by bike to work so far. I only had one blowout and two "out-of-bike experiences" (falls) My new goal is to ride a total of 5000 miles by the end of the year.
I am recruiting Ryan to be my riding buddy, he is doing great and is becoming an accomplished cyclist. We sold a couple of our older bikes and got him a spiffy hybrid bike that fits him just right (
Trek 7.3 FX). We did a 28 miler together last Saturday (it was really hot!) We rode down to Metro center for lunch and back, took frequent breaks and drank lots and lots of water and gatorade. We are planning a 50 miler for the 4th of July and will be riding to the Grandparent's houses in Mesa.
The weight loss thing is still a work in progress, but progress is the key word. It is taking longer than I expected. I have not been keeping track of the food as closely as I have in the past, but I am eating smaller portions and (mostly) real food. I am shooting for 2000 calories of food/day and 3000 calories from exercise, and general living. The bike is fun, but I think I need to add some resistance training. My understanding is that more muscle = more calories burned. It doesn't sound fun - anyone have any great ideas for adding fun to resistance training?
