Ride, Ride, Ride

Daddy Lim sent his MTB for servicing last Sunday and couldnt find time to collect it during the weekdays. Then again, he was still sniffling away and concluded that he was still too sick to ride. It was again my solo ride with the WWF and this time, with my new love. Hohoho.

Having done my test solo ride, I was convinced about the Langma's capability. For once, I seriously didnt worry that I could get dropped. New bike, new confidence leh.

As expected, the ride went fantastic. It was a "new" route but actually made up of segments of previous routes. Of course I was able to keep up and did so very comfortably. I was happily chatting with some of the riders on the way, something that I usually wouldnt do in the past bcos I needed to concentrate on catching my breath. I was more concerned about keeping safety distance given my unfamiliarity with the new brakes positioning.

I wasnt the only one with a new bike but 2 more riders too. I know, cycling is a very expensive hobby.

The entire route was about 32km but my fitbit went crazy and clocked 39km and an average speed of over 25km/hr. What? My fitbit must be very excited about the new ride too, overly excited. Haha.

The gang went for bfast after the ride but I headed home. I was thinking to myself that I probably could go on longer distant. Hehe. I would love to join the next RI ride. Or maybe another half RI to train up 1st. My only obstacle now is probably only time. With my riding speed, it probably takes a long time to complete a RI ride.

Bcos my fitbit went crazy, I was pestering Daddy Lim to get me a cycle monitor. See, I told you that cycling is expensive. Daddy Lim, being the cycling enthusiasts (or is it spending $$ enthusiasts?), satisfied my request on the same day. Yeah!

Daddy Lim also collected his bike on Saturday afternoon. He had a 2 weeks' break and was gamed when I jio-ed him for cycling on Sunday morning despite him still spraying mucus. Yes, me with my new love and him still on the MTB.

We started the ride at 6.30am and rode to Labrador Park.

He was pulling me at the start, so that he can pace the ride. It was only on the way back that I was pulling him and constantly checking that I didnt drop him. Muahahaha. What to do, my new love is too powerful lah. Anyway, it was intentional too. I hope he is now inspired to quickly quit smoking and get his new bike.

We talked about roti prata bfast at the prata shop right next to the Lab park and that was what kept my motivation up. We even stopped and parked the bikes, ready to find a table only for Daddy Lim to declare that he has forgotten to bring money. Win already. Zzzzzzz. I was sure that I was drooling at the prata shop. Lol.

Anyway, it was only when I mounted Langma on Sunday morning that I realised that I am still getting used to the bike - my butt hurts from the Saturday ride. Haha. It wasnt only my poor butt that took the burnt; my right elbow hurts too. I must have put all my weight on my poor elbow. Midway through the ride, I also felt a muscle strain on my left shoulder. Nevertheless, I still think the bike is a comfortable ride and I would hopefully get used to it soon.

The ride was recorded via Strava this time. I have always used my fitbit bcos the data from fitbit is auto sync to Strava but it doesnt work the other way round. Without the need to start and stop the fitbit at junctions, I felt so liberated. Freedom!

Let's hope that Daddy Lim will soon achieve his smoking mission and join me on his new bike. Hehehe.

Mummy Lim