No News Is Good News

I haven't posted in a while because, frankly, there isn't much to post about. I've been riding a fair amount outside (I took Tuesday and Wednesday off this week and rode on the North Shore both days) and have done a fair amount of spining. The only real change is that I'm really hammering the spin bike now. I don't take classes anymore because, where I live, they are all "housewife" classes and I'm much better off pounding the pedals on my own. (When I take classes, all I do is annoy the instructor (and probably some of the other riders) because I do my own thing and don't follow along with the class).

With about 7 weeks to go, I'm in fairly good shape and should be able to handle the Challenge Ride. I keep hoping that a few more plump riders join so that I have a better chance of not being the slowest rider in the group. Interestingly, for the first time in my years on Alyn, there are also four women in the Challenge group (there were a few women last year but I didn't ride). Not that that helps, since I've been passed on the road by countless women over the years. And, judging by their profiles (personal trainer, coach, etc.), I have a feeling they are going to be formidable riders.

On Sunday, I will be doing my last formal ride of the season, the always fun (and well-run) Golden Apple ride organzied by the Westchester Bike Club. I am planning to do 75 miles and then another 45 or so on Monday, on my own.

Then, with the Jewish holidays coming, and the lighter summer work schedule coming to an end, it will be more difficult for me to get on the bike and I will begin to rely more on spinning.

My biggest concern continues to be my weight which has fallen again to a new low, this time 118. I will start trying nutrition supplements like Ensure to see if I can get a few pounds on before the ride.