Thursday, March 13, 2008

Can't wait

So I finally did it. I finally fell off my bike! I guess fell off isn’t the right word to use since my bike was still attached to me by the clipless pedals. I’m not exactly too sure what happened but my chain did this weird thing in the middle of changing gears. It basically got stuck and the pedals wouldn’t turn. I was going up a steep hill, lost momentum, and fell. I didn’t suffer a severe injury, just a few scratches. I’m just glad I got it over with and now know it’s not so bad. I’m also thankful for this amazing weather here. It’s been sunny and 70 for the past few days so I’ve gotten in some great rides. I feel bad for my fellow Bike and Builders up north who probably can’t get out to ride because of the cold. I’m so ready to do Bike and Build this summer! There will be no research papers, neuroscience tests, sitting in class rooms, studying until odd hours of the night or figuring out what to wear the next day (highly fashionable bike shorts every day!) Although I’m not going to lie, I will miss my comfy bed w/ my electric blanket. It will just be me, a bunch of other crazy people, and the open road. We’ll be doing our best to lend a hand to those in need and pedaling like crazy every day while sweating bullets. Can’t wait

2 comments:

Sophia said...

Hi Hannah! My name is Sophia, and I'm also going on the B&B ride this summer. I found your blog on the website.

I don't know much about riding hills because I'm from IL (about as flat as it gets) but it's generally better to try to gear down before the hill, and change without putting too much tension on the chain ... which you probably figured out by now.

I certainly am jealous of your 70 degree weather ... but it's been nice here too. Happy training :)

Hannah said...

Thanks!