Midday afternoon ride in Troy

Had time between class and afternoon research planning session. Went for a ride in the Troy - East Greenbush area. Rode  for about 13 miles, past my daughters old school, Emma Willard and other places in the neighborhood. Pretty hilly with both long, gentle slopes and fairly short steep ones.  As I rode I was mindful of some of the lessons I have already learned from riding - some of them from the people I am riding with and some just from the ride itself. I was particularly struck by the fact that it's pretty difficult to predict just how tough a hill is going to be.  A lot goes into it (no pun intended) but I think one of the most important things is to not really look too much at the hill. Just go at it and keep pushing. It's really only when you look at it and tell yourself you can't do it that you fail.

Hope to see you tomorrow at the Frying Pan at 5:30

Paulie