Happy 4th to everyone! I got a new saddle two days ago and I knew that I needed to give it a good ride. Today I set out for a gentle ride due to extreme heat in Boston. I started out on my normal 10 mile loop to work then I was planning on catching the Charles River Bike Path and head downtown then loop around back home. Well, about 1 mile into the ride with the wind at my face, I decided to go down some side roads to avoid the wind. How is it possible for the wind to be coming at a cyclist’s face when she turns another direction? I still don’t get it.  Still managed to get in a 15 mile ride.

The new seat feels good. I do feel like more of a “real” cyclist now that I don’t have a large, cushy seat. I was ready for an upgrade. The new shoes did okay. I had some pain but I think I still need to break them in.

Well, I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! I’m am in for a lot of cycling this week and so I’m sure I’ll have a story or two to post.

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