Sunny days
It's hot outside. but it's nice. i'm not feeling rain-deprived... yet.
We went for a 22 k bikeride last night, it was great. A big portion of it, is riding in a bike lane beside traffic. I think I'm getting more comfortable with it. Such a strange sensation to have cars rushing at your back, but I much prefer a bike lane to none when it comes to roads. There were a number of tough hills on this ride. Three of which came in the latter half of the trip. I made it up most of them feeling strong, but one of them was super tough and even in my highest gear I couldn't make it all the way. Sherbrooke Street, my new nemesis. By the end of this summer, I will conquer that damn hill. i will ride all the way up it and it will be easy.
This weekend we'll bike to Stanley Park. I am currently keeping track of my cycling training here. It helps me feel accomplished and like I'm building towards my goal.
I'm going to have to face the fact that I can't eat whatever I want whenever I want pretty soon... I am making a bit of effort but since I just ate a donut, I know I need to work on this next.
All this biking, i've been neglecting my knitting, but I'm steadily working on the Austin Hoodie. I have to block the body and then I can begin the sleeves. There seems to be much debate over the best way to pick up stitches for the sleeves, as there is a lot of holeyness going on. I'm hoping mine won't look too terrible.
We went for a 22 k bikeride last night, it was great. A big portion of it, is riding in a bike lane beside traffic. I think I'm getting more comfortable with it. Such a strange sensation to have cars rushing at your back, but I much prefer a bike lane to none when it comes to roads. There were a number of tough hills on this ride. Three of which came in the latter half of the trip. I made it up most of them feeling strong, but one of them was super tough and even in my highest gear I couldn't make it all the way. Sherbrooke Street, my new nemesis. By the end of this summer, I will conquer that damn hill. i will ride all the way up it and it will be easy.
This weekend we'll bike to Stanley Park. I am currently keeping track of my cycling training here. It helps me feel accomplished and like I'm building towards my goal.
I'm going to have to face the fact that I can't eat whatever I want whenever I want pretty soon... I am making a bit of effort but since I just ate a donut, I know I need to work on this next.
All this biking, i've been neglecting my knitting, but I'm steadily working on the Austin Hoodie. I have to block the body and then I can begin the sleeves. There seems to be much debate over the best way to pick up stitches for the sleeves, as there is a lot of holeyness going on. I'm hoping mine won't look too terrible.