Another Bike Ride

I have now officially ridden TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!! That's a big deal for a big white guy like me! Yesterday afternoon my good friend Philip called to say, "It's a nice day outside...." I knew immediately what he meant, and so we made arrangements to ride the beautiful lakeshore trail, winding around Muskegon Lake.

To just clear the air on one thing--yes, it was windy....

I first started riding a year ago. It was my wife's fault--she determined that we buy bicycles for my birthday. It was really a brilliant idea, and I've been hooked ever since. Philip rode with me one time and he was also hooked, and he and I have enjoyed riding together, although I must confess that he rides a LOT more than I do.

Philip is 20 years younger than I am, and so any time we ride together it is with a great deal of trepidation. What if I can't keep up? What if his young legs will go farther than me? He also weighs a lot less than I do, which means less resistance, if you know what I mean.

As we were riding yesterday, I finally mustered the nerve to tell him this. His response was delightful: "Well, since this is the awkward part of the date, let me tell you that I was a bit nervous about keeping up with you, too." As it turns out, the pace we were riding seemed to be nearly perfect for both of us. We were able to ride and enjoy one another's company, challenging one another to do just a little bit better.

And becuase of this, I'm a bit stronger today than I was yesterday.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.