The girls I ride with were busy doing other things today, like cross racing, traveling, being sick, etc., so I decided to try the fixed gear ride with the guys, was pretty sure that I would get dropped, and yes, I was. But they were nice enough to wait on me and a couple of other stragglers a few times. I get dropped on long climbs but these guys are strong so I can't be critical, though I would like to keep up with them.

Since I started riding the fixie, I've been going on fairly slow rides and getting used to riding the bike. This was the first time I went really hard, and it hurt REALLY BAD. Ouch. During the climbs my legs were burning like they were on fire. I took a bath in epsom salts when I got home, but regardless I am very sore.

The funny part of a fixed gear ride is going down a hill behind a group of cyclists, because their legs are spinning as fast as they can go and it looks funny to see multiple sets of spastically spinning legs.

I'm a little concerned about the health of my knees doing this kind of ride so I think I will get an easier gear ring for the back.

The weather was spectacular this weekend. On Saturday morning I left my house and rode (instead of taking my car) to meet some folks for a ride, and we stopped and lollygagged here and there. I feel as if I have more freedom on a bike as opposed to a car. I'm not sure why that is, other than not having the need to put gas in a tank or find a parking space.