Friday, May 21, 2010

No Training wheels!!!

WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO! I cant really put it in better terms than that. That is how I feel. What a Rush!!!! Last night was absolutely AWESOME. I will never forget it, for the rest of my life. Last night will always stand out for me...forever.

Last night was our first biking class. Last night was also my first time on the bike. I wanted to ride but was far to intimidated. Last night I threw myself into it. We started off with a warm up with Suzie. Suzie really inspires me......her presence puts my mind in a good place. I want to make her proud !

After the warm up we drove off on our bikes. I was honestly thinking "What mess am I gonna make of myself today?" Before we hit the trails I noticed a couple sitting on their porch. We waved at each other and I let them know its my first time on a bike in 20 years. The gentleman clapped his hands and said "You are doing great". A minute later I tried to pop the first curb and wiped out!!!! I turn around to let the couple know I was alright. God love em'....he was still clapping for me. Thinking about it today makes me laugh out loud.
I hopped right back on. Thanks Tracey for your support with the curb incident.
Every curb after I popped successfully!!!!! Woo Hoo. I am so impressed with myself!

I had another wipe out!!!! I think about that and laugh out loudas well. For someone who was so scared to get on a bike it certainly didn't show as I flew down the hill. What was I thinking? I landed on my back when I flew off the bike. I think my backpack helped with the fall. I am sore today but not really from the fall. From the whole experience. My butt hurts alot, my arms hurt even more. I LOVE THE PAIN!!!! I still cant believe I was biking last night. So proud of myself. I am so empowered right now. I never thought I would find myself on a bike, let alone be popping curbs and flying down hills!!!! WOOOO HOOOO. I don't even have a drivers licence..Never driven a car in my life........so to be in control of a moving bike was really foreign to me.

I had a bit of a time dealing with the gears. Thank you Shane, Neil and Matt for your patience. I kept finding myself in the first gear. I think I was turning it and not realizing. My chain popped off twice. Grrrrr. That was really frustrating for me. I was rearing to go and didn't want to stop. The cardio part wasn't hard at all for me. I did find my legs were getting tired on the ride back but it felt good and I loved every minute of it. Biking is definitely something I would like to carry on after this challenge is over.

I still have alot to learn. I am devoted to this and will do whatever I have to to get better at the biking. BRING IT!!!!!

Thanks to the whole team for your continuous support. I couldn't do it without your encouragement. Thanks for your part, in making last night one of the most memorable days of my life.

4 comments:

  1. LOL!!! Holely frigg girl it's been awhile since someone made me sh@t my pants the way you did when I saw you comeing down that hill and fly over the handle bars....crap man!!! But I too laugh out loud thinking about it....now that I know you are ok.
    But woman three cheers to you for getting right back on and trying it again!!! Such a strong brave woman you are! I hope you realize this :-d

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  2. Keri YOU are amazing!!!

    I loved your blog... 20 yrs since you've been on a bike?!?!?!!! WOW, that's inspiring :-)

    Keep up the GREAT work, you're the BEST!!!
    XO

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  3. You ROCK! That was the most amazing wipeout - you landed flat on your backpack. I couldn't believe you hopped up and told us "I'm OK" I was standing there with my mouth wide open. I thought 911. You are BRAVE girl. Nice work. You made it look like you've never stopped riding. You were flying on two wheels! Can' wait to ride with everyone again

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  4. Yup, you totally took that fall like a pro. In fact when I watch the video over and over again I see that your body didn't even move mid air.
    Can't wait to paddle this weekend!
    Shannon

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