70th ride - 7/25/2015

This morning I felt especially challenged on the hills, and having no gears. It felt on uphill stretches as though I were pedaling through concrete. So I eased off a bit, and only did an 8-mile ride (in 54 minutes), turning around at Harmony Rd. on the trail and coming back, which was considerably shorter than I had set out to do, at 6 a.m. It would be nice to make the excuse that I was tired from our long day yesterday and a short night, but I don't think that would be fair or accurate, as I am always such a morning person anyway. It was also a challenge because the seat keeps shifting cockeyed, as well as sliding down to an ergonomically disadvantaged low position, and I haven't tools with me to adjust it. Oh, I am grateful for the opportunity to ride here—but I will be heartily glad to get back to my trike!