Bike 4 Bikes ride
\n20 mile route <\/p>\n
along Long Island Sound on the return trip
\na few steep climbs <\/p>\n
meditating on metaphoric riding: <\/p>\n
Patience – riding can seem boring, but it’s just a matter of keeping pedaling until you are done. There’s really no way to get out of it. <\/p>\n
Self care – the ride is one long series of small adjustments to make oneself feel better. <\/p>\n
Resistance – the most pleasurable pedaling requires the right measure of resistance. Pedals go around too fast when there’s not enough and too slow when there’s too much. <\/p>\n
Mental training – I’ve learned to use a mantra – mostly just counting repetitively – when climbing hills. <\/p>\n
Learning not to be afraid of heavy breathing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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