Have2BeFree
It's My Bike!
I went to church yesterday morning and was in a great mood when I got out - it was supposed to be a beautiful day so I pointed Zelda north and off we went. I was a little apprehensive about riding and how my arm would hold up (though it is much better) so I went alone. I picked my own path, rode at my own pace and knew that I could turn back any time I wanted to. However, I didn't want to! It was very hot and humid (90+) and I did run into some rain on the way back - actually spent 1 1/2 hours waiting out a thunderstorm in Saratoga Springs but it's a good place to be "stranded". I talked to a few other bikers and waited until I didn't hear any more thunder to head home. I am still not riding to my ability - had a scary moment in a turn at a fairly good lean angle when I hit a tar snake and the front end of the bike shook but I managed to hang on and get the bike semi-upright without crossing the yellow line. I experienced moments where I was totally scared and wanted to just park the bike but turned my thoughts elsewhere and they passed. I guess it's to be expected after two offs in a week followed by almost 6 weeks of no riding but I hope the jitters go away soon. I'm still not cornering to my ability and am having issues trusting myself and the bike but I guess this too shall come back with more saddle time. All said and done I am glad I went. My elbow was a little sore, my wrist less so and I had no problems using the clutch. Good to be back on two wheels again (for the most part)
I googled my route for anyone who cares to look (of course this doesn't include the 25 miles where I got lost....... ):
from:Latham, New York to:speigletown ny to:schaghticoke ny to:argyle ny to:fort edward ny to:fort ann ny to:lake george ny to:hague ny to:Lakeshore Dr/NY-9N to:brant lake ny to:wakonda campground schroon lake ny to:schroon lake ny to:State Route 9/US
Here are a few pics (I really didn't stop much :thumbup:
A little reservoir along the way:
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Departing NY on the Ticonderoga Ferry:
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Zelda's best side:
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VT side of Lake Champlain:
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I googled my route for anyone who cares to look (of course this doesn't include the 25 miles where I got lost....... ):
from:Latham, New York to:speigletown ny to:schaghticoke ny to:argyle ny to:fort edward ny to:fort ann ny to:lake george ny to:hague ny to:Lakeshore Dr/NY-9N to:brant lake ny to:wakonda campground schroon lake ny to:schroon lake ny to:State Route 9/US
Here are a few pics (I really didn't stop much :thumbup:
A little reservoir along the way:
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Departing NY on the Ticonderoga Ferry:
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Zelda's best side:
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VT side of Lake Champlain:
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