So Yesterday was my first day back on the bike since Marion, and I underestimated myself. First off we got to the place late and the “fast” guys were just leaving as my dad was pulling the bikes, yes plural, no tandem, off the car. The slow group was just leaving so I decided to tag on with them, whereas my dad went off with two guys that waited for us.

The ride started off nice and slow, well really slow. Mind you I am use to being on the tandem, so I had a little bit of trouble remembering to to shift, oh yeah, and steer. (no making fun of me). Anyway, since I am running out of time I will make this short, after about 2 miles with riding with the slow group I said screw this a sped off. I waited for them at all the stops but as soon as they got there I was off. I finished almost 10 minutes before they got in. I don’t know what I averaged, since thanks to my dad there was no magnet on my bike computer. But I am guessing that it was around 15-16mph, with a headwind the entire way.

All in all, it was a good ride, but next time I am staying with my dad.