More Bike Stuff

I think 4 years of the Michigander Bike Trip has made me cocky. There, the standard day is supposed to be 50 miles. We usually start fairly early, and get into camp around 1 or 2 at the latest, if we stop for lunch. The formula seems to be that no matter how fast you ride, you always wind up averaging 10 miles/hour, once you factor in rest stops and hills and emergency bike repairs. So I tend to think of 30 miles as no big deal. Except that I'm not fencing anymore. And while belly dancing does wonderful things for my abs, it's not that great of a leg workout. I make grand plans to go out riding, but the weather has not been that cooperative. Not to mention my inherent laziness and dislike of riding alone. As a result, I am not nearly as buff as I need to be, and my parents could easily leave me in the dust should they choose. This needs to change soon. I think I need to find a cute biking boy to ride with on a regular basis for motivation. That strategy worked for me when I decided to take up swimming. Or if anyone else wants to go riding with me at a park or around town, I always welcome company. And I don't go fast at all.