It’s amazing how perspective changes with the miles. So many
seemed to suffer our first long day of riding, and then we did the century and
today’s 83 miles were just another day on the road. Two other riders and I were discussing next week over an
afternoon snack, remarking how it will be easy since we don’t have
construction, only 6 continuous days of riding around 80+ miles a day.
I gave my camera a real test: 20+ mph from handlebars
to ground and then under my wheel. It continued photographing so I just
remounted it though upon inspection see that it had blurred vision for the rest
of the ride. It wasn’t the only casualty of today’s ride- we have had 3 riders
taken to the hospital this week.
This is a group of Christians riding but at times I have difficulty
maintaining such demeanor. When nearing our destination we were severely
harassed by a motorist and I forgot myself and acted as if I was home, and
started the chase. It was a good one, too, for I caught up with him not only at the light, but then the next, almost getting him at the third when he decided to change course in order to avoid more pestering. I really have to stop doing that. Bad enough someone might get severely
hurt (most likely me) but I’m representing the Fuller Center for Housing and I
don’t recall chasing cars like a rabid dog as part of their mission. In church today we sang "God reign in me"; I sang it "God rein me in".
Tomorrow is another chance to get it right.
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