Belles on Bikes

I went to Natchez to ride their all women "Belles on Bikes" ride last Saturday. It was GREAT, so well supported, with a wonderful lunch afterwards, and bunches of door prizes. (I didn't win one.) I did the 62 mile route that took us out onto the Natchez Trace and through Natchez State Park. The Trace has long rolling hills, and the state park has one short steep hill after another. My friend, Zena, from Vicksburg met me there. She is a terrific hill climber and is planning to "Ride the Rockies" in Colorado in June. We teamed up with two delightful ladies from Lafayette, and one from Alexandria and had a great ride. They are all such strong riders. I just tried to hang onto their wheels! I am much more encouraged about my tour now. I CAN DO THIS!

Still getting ready.

Did I say LESS THAN THREE WEEKS? Surely not!! Today is April 22, and we leave Mobile on May 10. Oh My G . . . and, I've been signed up for this since November 1, 2007! I HAVE been riding my bike a lot, but most of my riding has been on FLAT land, and, well, I think I'm going to be in trouble on the hills!

Oh! I AM going to get to ride some hills before we leave! I am going to Mobile by way of the Smoky Mountain National Park. Remember, I LOVE to hike! My hiking club has planned a week-long trip to the Smokies the same week I go on my biking adventure. So, I'll get to hike three days, AND my sweet, understanding husband is going to ride one day with me on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Now those are some hills! One day should do it!! (ha, ha)

I learned to change a flat this week. I didn't have fun!! And, I hate pumping up my tires. I wonder if there is any way I can smuggle my husband along on this all women trip??

Getting Ready

My tour is less than three weeks away. I need to ride some HILLS!!!!