The 1st 5 miles on Mellow Yellow

Yesterday (Oct 2nd) was the first time I could get a ride in on the new handcycle from Intrepid Equipment. The first few miles was pretty mild. A bicycle rider visiting from Canada asked me about the new ride so we rode and chatted the first half mile. Then "Biking Jon" (a retired school principal from Virginia) riding a Sun trike asked me about the handcycle for the next half mile. The next four miles were rode without conversation and gave me a chance to work out setting a pace and trying more of the gears. Turning around on the bike trail at the 2.5 mile mark was a little tricky for me. I'm sure it will get easier for me with more practice.

Today Joanne and I will get in a walk if the weather allows and go for a ride tomorrow afternoon since it is supposed to be nice (around 4:00 is my guess).