I did it!! Today I rode 30 miles which is my house to I-35 and back. Woo-hoo! The trip out was amazing...quiet...I love to watch the cattle...even saw a doe with her twins sitting next to Hwy 51! The ride back wasn't as much fun. My rear tire went flat but I kept on riding because I didn't have a spare with me (I will from now on) and then when I got to "my road" I decided to walk my bike because it was so hard to peddle with the flat tire. So...1.5 miles later I made it home. The bike shop is now putting new tires on my bike...and a new seat...so I'll be ready to go again tomorrow.

The best part: I bought purple socks and gloves to match my helmet. :) This is really fun...and I can tell I'm getting in shape because the ride out was the easiest it's been all summer.

Thanks for reading...and your support!