Three days of riding under the gloom of overcast skies. Three days of not-so-great emotional energy.
Riding from Lincoln City to Newport was a short ride, just 27 miles. While the ride itself was not extremely enjoyable, spending the afternoon with Nancy O'Brien was very nice. Nancy, although a long-time Arizonan, has lived in Eugene for a number of years ... enough years to take on the view that an overcast, cool(ish), windy day is a beautiful day because it is not raining. This desert boy has a different view of such days. We spent the afternoon at a nice little Irish cafe and walking on the beach. Very nice day indeed.
The following two days (53 miles to Newport and 49 miles to Coos Bay) were difficult. Overcast (as mentioned), rain and general lack of tailwinds created a mental tone that just flat out was depressing. Lots of climbing and little in the way of energy made these two days painful. Speaking of pain, I have developed a lower-back soreness that makes it difficult to stand erect, and sometimes the first few steps are very uncomfortable. I plan on doing a short ride to Bandon tomorrow in the hopes that the reduced effort will allow my back to rest.
The weather predictions for the coming days calls for sunny skies, for which I will be very grateful. I have come to understand that I am much like a solar panel ... not too efficient without direct (and warm) sunlight.
Come on, sun, warm me up!
Love the analogy. On cloudy wet days it's just a trickle of current. Take care of that back.
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