Ready for More

I'm not much for Halloween. This year I spent the evening in my basement, with all the lights off in the rest of the house, working on bike stuff. I was also watching a hockey game. I was also trying to figure out if I am going to try Trans Iowa again.

I thought I came to the realization that I am not cut out for this type of event. I enjoy riding long distance, but at 2AM, my body doesn't want to be on a bike. It only lasts for a couple hours, but its a pretty miserable couple of hours. That's what I thought.

Of course, with the looming registration for TI, I am rethinking my conclusion. My argument before about me riding for enjoyment and "why am I doing this when there is this time frame that is never fun", just isn't as powerful now. When you really think about it, 2 hours is nothing for being uncomfortable. That whole, "pain is temporary" thing.

So, I have to find my postcard this week. I am going to start my "training" process this week (or sometime before the end of the year). I am also going to finish up the bike configuration for the ride. That's right, finish the bike set up. Even though I was thinking I wasn't going to do this ride again, I still was gathering parts and readying the bike. Deep down, I knew I was ready for more.