First Training Day

Freddy ,our youngest, wants to ride his bike from Santa Monica to Chicago via Route 66. He wants me to join him. I said "why not". It will be an adventure of butt sore proportions. The ride is roughly 2400 miles (3,862 km). We plan on making the ride sometime in April/May of 2010. It will depend on Fred's job and family.

With reality setting in I realize that I need to do some saddle time. I haven't been on a bike since last summer. Not to mention losing some extra pounds.

I began my first day of training today for the big ride. It was -5 centigrade with 15 to 18 mph winds outside. As you can see in the pictures I bought the "Extra Wheel". I didn't hang the panniers yet. That's for later. During the ride I never felt that it was behind me. Later I will load the panniers and test ride it. The only thing that reminded me it was there was the yellow flag flapping in the wind. I think it will work fine. It's my body I am worried about.

I also set up the my road bike in the bedroom on the trainer for added spinning and butt conditioning. Now all I need is the determination and the will to train everyday. That's the tough nut to crack. Wish me luck. It's one of those, "It seemed like a good idea at the time".