I was out of town last week, which meant this morning was the first day I had been on the bike in 10 days. It kind of showed. Uncomfortable, uncomfortable, uncomfortable. It was too bad since I had been looking forward to riding almost everyday I was away… seeing countless cyclists along the road throughout Quebec kept the motivation level high.

So today I got to ride, which meant I got to face reality. Actual reality isn’t ever as smooth and easy as the daydreaming of reality. Bicycles don’t move themselves.

I read a quote from three time Tour de France winner, Greg LeMond, where he said “(cycling) doesn’t get easier, you just faster” It is true, so true. I consistently ride the same 70km loop and buried within are some decent climbs. You would think that after riding this route continuously, those hills would get easier. They don’t. They still take work. They still make your legs burn and your lungs expand, no matter how many times you have trekked up them.

Such is life. Knowing that the things we care for the most usually take the most effort. The most diligence. The most patience. The most discipline.

However, reaching the top of a hill you have climbed 100 times or 1 time never fails to leave you with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment… trust me, you want to chase that feeling, it is that good.

Anyway, those are some random thoughts. Tonight I will spend some time on the indoor trainer which is always a good time since there is never a headwind in my basement and I have some dvd watching to catch up on.

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