It's been some time since I've written, it's been hard to find time these days. My riding has been divided between 2 wheels and 4 legs. The race season ( on 2 wheels ...hehehe) is just about coming to a close. To be completely honest the season was a bit disappointing to me to say the least, although I think I might be harder on myself than I should be. I've accomplished far more feats this year than I've ever thought imaginable. I should be pleased with what I've accomplished. Although towards the end of the season I've missed some races that I had planned on attending. For that I am disappointed, but life happens and we have to be glad for what we were able to do.
The end of the season has brought some new life tho... I've met a handful of new cyclists. In the past my rides have been all about the miles, the speed, the technique. This time is has changed a bit. I started to venture out with new ideas. I've reached out to a number of new cyclist and also joined some cyclist that I had never joined before. They've ranged from 16 and 18 years old boys ( what was I thinking... no only kidding Greyson!!!!, so glad we spin together, you have great energy) then there is the newby that didn't bring a spare tube, to a recent group of, well as we laughed about it... "A diverse gathering of cyclist"... The retired IRS agent, the lawyer, the retired " IT wizard " and me, miss fashionista. Again tons of fun as we talked about our lives, careers, bucket list, etc..... as we pedal round and round, enjoying life right in front of us, breathing in the air...
Not sure what this winter will bring. I suppose I need to get my layers out again. Still deciding whether I start training for the goal of Saratoga 12/24 or not. Yes, Ralph I know.. hehe... I know.. the book ( BTW, that meant so much to me about my words and what I have to say and share) But until then, my time in the wind, reaching a goal or just soaring in life... and why do I continue to push the limits, because I can... and it feels great!
Hi Nicky,
ReplyDeleteFor some unknown reason I decided to google my very good friend and co-working from long ago, Anne Marie McSweeney. In so doing I came across your fundraising site. I very much wish that I would have seen it earlier so that I could have contributed. I so hope that you were able to go to the training camp. I miss Anne Marie so very much, she was such a spark of life, so much fun to ride with, and so much fun just to be around. From reading your blog and your campaign site I know that you and Anne Marie would have loved riding together and you would have been friends. I know also that she would be so proud to have some one like you encouraging women in the sport all the way across the country. All the best in your riding and your life.
Lorrin Smith-Bates (Seattle, WA)