Tuesday I rode with my group to the Southeast of Morgan Hill. I had actually unhealthy luck with flats. I mounted a rear flat however couldn’t discover the explanation. Then the substitute tube went flat after a few miles. That is on a Schwalbe marathon plus tire, which has virtually 12 mm of a flat safety belt. After scrutinizing the tire I lastly discovered and eliminated a staple over 15 mm lengthy that had labored by way of the belt. Fortuitously I had a second spare tube and was okay after that. It was good to have pals round to maintain me firm however a bit embarrassing to be holding up the group.

Wednesday I did my upper-body energy exercise early within the morning. After that I went with my buddy Ted, a retired police officer, to a capturing vary to attempt my hand with pistols. I had solely shot a pistol a couple of occasions in my life, 54 years in the past once I joined a membership at West Level that used 22 caliber goal pistols. I used to be fairly unhealthy at it so gave up after a few weeks. This time I attempted out Ted’s 45 caliber and 9 mm automatics and 38 cal revolver. Along with his teaching I did a lot better than previously however was scattering the photographs reasonably than getting tight groupings. Ted mentioned this was attributable to anticipating the shot and flinching a bit. He mentioned to squeeze slowly and let the shot shock me. That helped considerably. It jogs my memory of Eugen Herrigel’s dialogue about releasing the arrow in Zen And The Artwork of Archery. Total, this was actually tiring! It’s a foul thought to do it on the identical day you do an higher physique exercise.

The following day I did a protracted laborious experience with some intervals. Then yesterday I did a protracted simple experience to the Northeast of Morgan Hill which was actually fulfilling and enjoyable, averaging about 20 mph with my help. I seen with a tailwind I might exceed 20 mph which makes the help kick off, a great way to preserve the battery.

Tuesday’s experience is posted on Strava right here, Thursday’s right here, Yesterday’s right here.